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Session Time [In Hours : Minutes]
| Sitting Date | Sitting No. | Schedule Starting Time | Actual Starting Time | Delay | End Time of Sitting | Total Sitting Time | Break |
| 14 Jan, 2025 | 1 | 04:00 | 04:04 | 00:04 | 05:50 | 1:46 | 0:00 |
| 15 Jan, 2025 | 2 | 11:30 | 11:30 | 00:00 | 02:15 | 2:45 | 0:00 |
| 17 Jan, 2025 | 3 | 10:30 | 11:20 | 00:50 | 12:00 | 0:40 | 0:00 |
| 20 Jan, 2025 | 4 | 04:00 | 04:20 | 00:20 | 07:05 | 2:45 | 0:00 |
| 21 Jan, 2025 | 5 | 11:30 | 11:44 | 00:14 | 03:38 | 3:54 | 0:00 |
| 24 Jan, 2025 | 6 | 02:30 | 02:36 | 00:06 | 02:48 | 0:12 | 0:00 |
| 27 Jan, 2025 | 7 | 04:00 | 04:05 | 00:05 | 05:24 | 1:19 | 0:00 |
| 28 Jan, 2025 | 8 | 11:30 | 11:40 | 00:10 | 01:40 | 2:00 | 0:00 |
| Total/Average | 0:14 | 15:21 | 0:00 | ||||
Attendance
| Sitting No. | Chairman | Deputy Chairman |
| 1 |
Present |
|
| 0:04 | 2 |
Present |
| 0:11 | 3 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 4 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 5 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 0.00 | 0.00 | 6 |
Present |
| 0:02 | 7 |
Present |
| 0:04 | 8 |
Present |
| 0:11 | ||
| No. of Sittings Attended |
4 |
|
Total Time |
0:28 |
Member's Attendance in each Sitting
| Sitting No. | Members At Outset | Members At End | Maximum Members | Minority Members |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Average Attendance | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
Parliamentary Leaders Attendance
| Sitting No. | Parliamentary Leaders | ||||||||||||||
| PML | PML-F | PPPP | PTI | MQM | JUI | PkMAP | JI | BNP-A | ANP | BNP | NP | ||||
| 1 | Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
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| 2 | Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
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| 3 | Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
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| 4 | Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
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| 5 | Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
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| 6 | Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
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| 7 | Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
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| 8 | Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
Absent |
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| No. of Sittings Attended |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Quorum
| Sitting No. | Name of Representative who Point out Quorum | Speaker's Action |
| 2 | Falak Naz, PTI | Adjourned the Sitting |
Orders of the Day
Question Hour ( View All Questions )
| Sitting No. | Ministry | Starred | Un-starred | Total |
| 1 | Commerce | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1 | Finance & Revenue | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1 | Industries & Production | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | Planning, Development and Special Initiatives | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1 | Science and Technology | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | Aviation Division | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Cabinet Division | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Housing & Works | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Information Technology and Telecommunication | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Interior | 17 | 3 | 20 |
| 3 | Railways | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Federal Education and Professional Training | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Communication | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 | Foreign Affairs | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | Inter-Provincial Coordination | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Maritime Affairs | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | National Food Security and Research | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Aviation Division | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Cabinet Division | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Establishment Division | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Housing & Works | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Information Technology and Telecommunication | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 77 | 6 | 83 | |
Private Motion
| Sitting No. | Private Motion | Status |
| 1 |
That the time for presentation of report of the Committee on the State-owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmad Khan, on 4th November, 2024, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 3rd January, 2025
|
Taken Up |
| 1 |
That the time for presentation of report of the Committee on the subject matter of Starred Question No. 39, asked by Senator Abdul Shakoor Khan, regarding the names, designations and place of domicile of the employees appointed in the Agricultural Development Bank during the last ten years, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 30th December, 2024.
|
Taken Up |
| 1 |
That the recommendations on the Money Bill further to amend certain tax laws [The Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024], as reported by the Standing Committee, be considered and adopted.
|
Taken Up |
| 3 |
That the time for presentation of report of the Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Zeeshan Khan Zada on 5th September, 2024, regarding discontinuation of PIA flights for Peshawar Airport, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 3rd January, 2025.
|
Deferred |
| 3 |
That the time for presentation of report of the Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Zeeshan Khan Zada on 5th September, 2024, regarding discontinuation of PIA flights for Peshawar Airport, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 3rd January, 2025.
|
Not Taken Up |
| 5 |
That the time for presentation of report of the Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Zeeshan Khan Zada on 5th September, 2024, regarding discontinuation of PIA flights for Peshawar Airport, may be extended for a period of sixty working days with effect from 3rd January, 2025.
|
Passed |
Calling Attention Notices
| Sitting No. | Calling Attention Notices | Ministry | Status |
| 1 |
Lack of release of funds amounting to Rs. 8.46 billion by the Federal Government as per the Federal Government Release Policy 2024-25 for development projects under the Accelerated Implementation Plan in the merged Tribal Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the second quarter (October-December, 2024).
|
Planning, Development and Special Initiatives | Not Taken Up |
| 1 |
Regarding the grounding of PIA Planes in the context of an unclear privatization plan.
|
Aviation Division | Disposed off |
| 2 |
Non-payment of Cotton Cess by Cotton mills since 2016 resulting in reduction of pay and non-release of Rs. 656/- million approved grant/loan for employees of Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) during Financial Year, 2024-2025.
|
Industries & Production | Deferred |
| 2 |
Delay in obtaining international food safety and Phytosanitary standard certification for rice produce of Pakistan, causing concerns among rice exporters.
|
National Food Security and Research | Deferred |
| 3 |
Delay in obtaining International Food Safety and Phytosanitary Standard Certification for rice produce of Pakistan, causing concerns among rice exporters.
|
National Food Security and Research | Not Taken Up |
| 3 |
Discontinuation of sole flight of PIA from Multan to Islamabad and reduction of daily flights from Multan to Karachi from three to one
|
Aviation Division | Not Taken Up |
| 5 |
Delay in obtaining International Food Safety and Phytosanitary Standard Certification for rice produce of Pakistan
|
National Food Security and Research | Disposed off |
| 5 |
Discontinuation of sole flight of PIA from Multan to Islamabad and reduction of daily flights from Multan to Karachi from three to one
|
Law and Justice | Disposed off |
| 6 |
Lack of release of funds amounting to Rs. 8.46 billion by the Federal Government as per the Federal Government Release Policy 2024-25 for development projects under the Accelerated Implementation Plan in the merged Tribal Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the second quarter (October-December, 2024).
|
Planning, Development and Special Initiatives | Not Taken Up |
| 6 |
The dropping of a project of Cadet College in Multan in the Annual Development Plan (ADP) for the year 2024-25 whereas the land has already been purchased for the said project and the Chief Minister of the Punjab had already inaugurated the said project
|
Planning, Development and Special Initiatives | Not Taken Up |
| 8 |
The financial implications of recent decision of FBR to procure 1010 vehicles for its field officers on the pretext to increase tax recovery
|
Finance & Revenue | Taken Up |
| 8 |
The need for establishment of Special Economic Zone under the CPEC route Jalapur Pirwala, district Multan whereon state land is already available.
|
Planning, Development and Special Initiatives | Not Taken Up |
Legislative Business
Resolution
| Sitting No. | Resolution | Type of Resolution | Status |
| 4 | Cognizant of the fact that the Government of Pakistan has an obligation, under the Constitution and International law, to protect the fundamental rights of its citizens detained abroad. Mindful of the official estimates, according to which there are over 23,000 Pakistani citizens languishing in jails across the world without access to lawyers, impartial translators, or adequate consular assistance from the Pakistani diplomatic missions. These destitute Pakistanis face the harshest punishments due to their lack of understanding of and assistance with the legal process. This House, therefore, recommends that the Government of Pakistan should: i.Provide effective consular assistance and representation to all overseas Pakistani prisoners, and ensure that their fundamental rights are not violated. ii. Actively pursue the implementation of bilateral prisoner transfer agreements, with the aim of repatriating Pakistani nationals and allowing them to serve out their sentences in their home country | Regular | Adopted |
| 7 | Expressing solidarity with people of Kashmir on upcoming Kashmir Solidarity Day observed on 5th February 2025 | Regular | Adopted |
Reports
| Sitting No. | Report | Status |
| 1 |
Report of the Committee on the Money Bill further to amend certain tax laws [The Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024].
|
Laid |
| 1 |
Report of the Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Bilal Ahmed Khan, on 18th October, 2024, regarding derogatory remarks about Pashtuns in an O-level Urdu Book.
|
Laid |
| 1 |
Report of the Committee on the subject matter of a Calling Attention Notice raised by Senators Aimal Wali Khan and Hidayatullah Khan, on 18th October, 2024, regarding hunger strike of teaching staff of the Balochistan University due to non-payment of salaries.
|
Laid |
| 1 |
Report of the Committee on a point of public importance raised by Senator Syed Masroor Ahsan, on 29th October, 2024, regarding the excessive billing and load shedding by K-Electric in Karachi.
|
Laid |
| 1 |
The 2nd Biannual Report on Monitoring of the implementation of NFC Award for the period from January to June, 2022, under clause (3B) of Article 160 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
|
Laid |
| 2 |
Report of the Committee on a Bill to provide for the establishment of the Pakistan Minerals Regulatory Authority [The Pakistan Minerals Regulatory Authority Bill, 2024]
|
Laid |
| 2 |
Report of the Committee on the subject matter of Starred Question No. 122, asked by Senator Dr. Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur, on 13th September, 2024, regarding provision of annual subsidy of Rs. 17 billions on gas pricing to the fertilizer producers in the country and also the details and reasons thereof.
|
Laid |
| 3 |
Report of the Committee on a Bill to amend the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023 [The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Bill, 2024].
|
Deferred |
| 5 |
Report of the Committee on a Bill to amend the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023 [The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Bill, 2024].
|
Laid |
| 5 |
The instruments adopted by the 111th session of the International Labour Conference (June, 2023), as required by Article 19 of the Constitution of the International Labour Organization.
|
Laid |
Motion Under Rule 218
| Sitting No. | Motion Under Rule 218 | Status |
| 4 |
That the House may discuss the need to protect the specific rights of workers and laborers especially women and children, working in hazardous occupations in the country such as tanneries, mining, construction, brick kiln, shipbreaking in different factories working under the Federal Government.
|
Not Taken Up |
| 4 |
That the House may discuss the newly announced five year Economic Plan “Uraan Pakistan” aimed at addressing the economic conditions of the country.
|
Not Taken Up |
| 4 |
That the House may discuss extremely low pressure of gas in various areas of Balochistan especially Quetta city.
|
Admitted for Discussion |
| 4 |
That the House may discuss continuous rise in the prices of essential commodities despite the government’s claims of lowest inflation rate.
|
Not Taken Up |
| 7 |
That the House may discuss the need to protect the specific rights of workers and laborers especially women and children, working in hazardous occupations in the country such as tanneries, mining, construction, brick kiln, shipbreaking in different factories working under the Federal Government.
|
Deferred |
| 7 |
That the House may discuss the newly announced five year Economic Plan “Uraan Pakistan” aimed at addressing the economic conditions of the country.
|
Deferred |
| 7 |
That the House may discuss continuous rise in the prices of essential commodities despite the government’s claims of lowest inflation rate
|
Deferred |
| 7 |
That the House may discuss the role of LEAs under the control of Federal Government in maintaining Law and Order situation in Balochistan and KPK, especially the security in highways linking the provinces.
|
Deferred |
| 7 |
That the House may discuss the issue arising due to poor performance of Civil Aviation Authority at airports
|
Deferred |
Amendment in Rules of Procedure
| Sitting No. | Amendment in Rules of Procedure | Status |
| 8 |
Amendments in Rules 15, 16, 171 and 172F of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012
|
Adopted |
Points of Order
| Sitting No. | Points of Order | Representative Name | Number of POs |
| 1 | Terrorism | Syed Shibli Faraz | 1 |
| 2 | Law and Order | Kamran Murtaza | 1 |
| 2 | Condemnation | Muhammad Hamayun Mohmand | 1 |
| 4 | Condemnation | Syed Shibli Faraz | 1 |
| 4 | Condemnation | Irfan-ul-Haque Siddiqui | 1 |
| 4 | Energy and Natural Resources | Musadik Masood Malik | 1 |
| 5 | Energy and Natural Resources | Musadik Masood Malik | 1 |
| 7 | Development Works | Zamir Hussain Ghumro | 1 |
| 7 | Development Works | Azam Nazeer Tarar | 1 |
| 7 | Development Works | Bilal Ahmed Khan | 1 |
| 7 | Development Works | Dost Ali Jeesar | 1 |
| 7 | Development Works | Muhammad Aurangzeb | 1 |
| 7 | Condemnation | Nadeem Ahmed Bhutto | 1 |
| 7 | Food | Danesh Kumar | 1 |
| 7 | Food | Azam Nazeer Tarar | 1 |
| 7 | Development Works | Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan | 1 |
| 7 | Law and Order | Kamran Murtaza | 1 |
| 7 | Law and Order | Abdul Shakoor Khan | 1 |
Participation in Proceedings
| Sitting No. | Intervention | Total Representatives |
| 1 | General Discussion | 1 |
| 2 | Matter of Public Importance | 5 |
| 4 | Motion Under Rule 218 | 1 |
| 5 | Adjournment Motion | 13 |
| 8 | Amendment to the Rules | 2 |
| 8 | Calling Attention Notice | 1 |
| 8 | Legislation | 1 |