Debate on new provinces to be held in next session of National Assembly, Senate in October: Tariq Fazal
Says Islamabad will remain a 'federal territory', efforts will be made to improve its governance model
On Thursday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry announced that the debate on forming new provinces would take place during the next session of the National Assembly and the Senate in October. Chaudhry emphasized that the parliament is the appropriate forum for such discussions, and the matter is not suitable for debates in the streets, media houses, or among scholars and traders.
He reiterated that Islamabad will continue to be a federal territory and will not become a province. The formation of a five-member committee, comprising federal ministers, led to the recommendation of establishing a legislative assembly for Islamabad to oversee administrative matters, including health and education. Chaudhry disclosed that he is in contact with other political parties, and their feedback will be considered before drafting a law.
The final decision on passing this law will be guided by the law ministry, with a simple majority or a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
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