The 16th National Assembly concluded its second parliamentary year, during which livestream access to proceedings remained restricted on several occasions.

 

According to a report issued by the National Assembly Secretariat, 59 government bills were introduced during the year, 14 were received from Senate and 46 were passed by the House. In addition, 48 private members’ bills were introduced and 38 were received from the Senate, of which 13 were passed.

 

A total of 40 government bills and six private members’ bills were enacted into law, bringing the number of Acts passed during the year to 46. The House also adopted 27 resolutions on national matters.

 

The report lists the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, the Digital Nation Pakistan Act, 2025, amendments to the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act and the Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants Act, 2025, the National Commission on the Status of Women (Amendment) Act, 2025, and the National Forensics Agency Act, 2024 among the legislation passed.

 

The Assembly held 11 sessions, including three joint sittings, completing 130 working days and 87 sitting days, with a total duration of 237 hours and 36 minutes.

 

Under its oversight mandate, the Assembly admitted 7,625 questions, of which 1,710 were answered by ministries. A total of 329 calling attention notices were received, with 49 taken up for discussion. Fifteen adjournment motions were submitted; 13 were disallowed. Of 33 questions of privilege raised, six were referred to standing committees, 18 remain under process, six were disallowed and two were withdrawn.

 

The House received 263 motions under Rule 259, of which four were included in the orders of the day and three were discussed.

 

During the budget session for fiscal year 2025-26, the Finance Bill was passed after debate and incorporation of amendments proposed by members. For the first time, the Budget Bill 2025-26 was referred to the standing committee on finance and revenue, comprising members from both the National Assembly and the Senate, for review.

 

The report states that special focus was placed on the question hour. In cases where questions remained unanswered, relevant secretaries were summoned to provide responses.

 

Parliamentary forums including the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, the Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights, the Young Parliamentarians Forum and the Parliamentary Task Force on Sustainable Development Goals conducted policy dialogues, workshops and consultations. 

 

Provincial caucuses were also established to enhance coordination between federal and provincial stakeholders.

The Youth Internship Programme, initiated in 2014 received over 20,000 applications for 400 positions during the year.

According to the Secretariat, official social media platforms were reactivated and proceedings were broadcast through NA TV.