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Fourth National Assembly Approaches Term Conclusion, Enacting 232 Bills Over Five Years
Umer Jamshaid Published August 09, 2023 | 08:26 PM
The 15th National Assembly of Pakistan is set to join the ranks of the few assemblies that have successfully completed their terms, following the passage of an impressive total of 232 bills
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Aug, 2023 ) :The 15th National Assembly of Pakistan is set to join the ranks of the few assemblies that have successfully completed their terms, following the passage of an impressive total of 232 bills.
It will mark the fourth instance in the country's history where a National Assembly has successfully completed its term. Although the official term completion date for the 15th National Assembly was slated for August 12, 2023, Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced its dissolution three days ahead, on August 9, 2023. Over the course of its tenure, the outgoing Assembly conducted a total of 52 sessions, dedicated to deliberating and passing vital legislative proposals, totaling the impressive count of 232 bills. These legislative measures were meticulously designed to address a wide spectrum of issues and serve the best interests of the nation.
Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif delivered a farewell address in the National Assembly, extending his heartfelt gratitude to a multitude of figures who contributed to the governance of the nation. He expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Co-Chairperson PPPP Asif Ali Zardari, Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the entire cabinet, as well as the esteemed members of the lower house. This collective effort played a vital role in effectively managing the government's affairs.
In his address to the National Assembly, Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf emphasized the assembly's representation of the country's diverse population of 250 million people. He underscored the assembly's role as a sovereign institution, entrusted with the responsibility of enacting measures to alleviate the public's concerns.
The dynamics of the outgoing assembly saw the ousting of former Prime Minister Imran Khan through a motion of no-confidence.
Subsequently, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif secured a vote of confidence, leading him to assume the role of Prime Minister. Notably, during the tenure of the assembly, a total of 126 bills were passed from August 13, 2018, to April 9, 2022. The remaining 106 bills were endorsed during the PML-N-led government's term, spanning from April 10, 2022, to August 9, 2023.
The National Assembly's achievements extended beyond bills, as evidenced by the passage of 105 resolutions, the presentation of 449 reports, thousands of questions and calling attention notices related to various ministers. The reports in the National Assembly encompassed an array of topics, including legislative proposals, questions, calling attention notices, and other pertinent matters.
Reflecting on the nation's political history, the year 2002 marked the holding of general elections, resulting in the Pakistan Muslim League-Q securing a majority in the 12th National Assembly. Despite completing its five-year term, none of the elected Prime Ministers managed to serve their full tenures.
Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali assumed the Prime Ministerial position after the election but resigned in June 2004. Subsequently, Shaukat Aziz succeeded him.
The 2008 government formation saw the Pakistan Peoples Party taking the reins, yet even elected Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gillani faced disqualification by the Supreme Court due to a conviction of contempt of court and Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was elected as the Prime Minister on June 22, 2012.
Transitioning into 2013, the PML-N assumed power, concluding its constitutional term in 2018. However, the specter of the Panama papers case loomed, leading to the disqualification of elected Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 2017. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi subsequently assumed the role of Prime Minister.
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