In the session of the National Assembly, the amendment bill to increase the number of judges of the Supreme Court was postponed.
In the National Assembly session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, a notice was presented by Naveed Qamar on the 4.8 million acres of land given for corporate farming and the change in water flow.
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Table of Contents
- 1 Certified country
- 2 Naveed Qamar
- 3 Khurshid Shah
- 4 A bill to further amend the Criminal Laws was introduced
- 5 Constitutional Amendment Bill to amend Articles 51, 59 and 106
- 6 Constitutional Amendment Bill to amend Articles 177, 193 and 208 of the Constitution
- 7 Bill to repeal Contempt of Court Ordinance presented
- 8 Constitutional amendment bill to amend Article 198 presented
- 9 Bill to amend the Civil Servants Act, 1973
- 10 A bill to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court
Speaking at the National Assembly session, Federal Minister Mossadegh Malik said that under the Green Carpet Initiative, 8 lakh acres of land has been allocated to make barren land suitable for farming. And Sindh has contributed, there is a 211 billion project in which 296 km of canals will be built.
He said that Punjab will give its share of water, no other province’s water will be taken, Punjab’s water will be used to settle barren land, 4 months of water from Punjab’s water and two months of flood water will be used.
Leader of Pakistan People’s Party Naveed Qamar said that there is a shortage of water in Pakistan, Pakistan is a drought-prone area in terms of water, Kala Bagh Dam has been removed, now corporate farming is being taken, less than taking water for 48 lakh hectares of land. What water will Sindh get? Where will the extra water come from when you already have a shortage?
Mossadegh Malik said that the federal government does not have the right to tell the provinces how to use water, everyone has to make their own decision, only 2 provinces have agreed to it, we have set up a telemetry program. If anyone has any concerns, I will sit with them.
Mirghulam Ali Talpur said that new waders and new chaudris are being built, these lands should be given to the people there. On this, Syed Hussain Tariq said that the land was given by the elected provincial government or by the caretaker provincial government?
Federal Minister Mossadegh Malik said that we will do productive farming, if you are right then withdraw the decision, the elected government has come then withdraw the decision, we will obey the order from CCI.
Khurshid Shah
Leader of Pakistan People’s Party Khursheed Shah said that I am very disappointed with the minister’s answers. How much water is required for this calculation? Today the water capacity is 14 million acre feet, this decision was taken by the caretaker government.
A bill to further amend the Criminal Laws was introduced
Sohail Sultan of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf presented the bill for further amendment of criminal laws in the National Assembly.
Sohail Sultan said that bank checks are bounced from the bank, the punishment in such cases is just three years, 3 years punishment is very less, bail is easily obtained.
On this, Prime Minister Nazir Tarar said that the policy of punishments should not come in the legislation, while the bill was handed over to the relevant standing committee.
Constitutional Amendment Bill to amend Articles 51, 59 and 106
Noor Alam Khan of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) while presenting the constitutional amendment bill of amendments in articles 51, 59 and 106 in the National Assembly said that through the amendment bill overseas Pakistanis will be represented in the parliament.
Noor Alam Khan said that the matter is already being worked on while the constitutional amendment bill has been handed over to the relevant standing committee.
Constitutional Amendment Bill to amend Articles 177, 193 and 208 of the Constitution
Similarly, the Constitutional Amendment Bill to amend Articles 177, 193 and 208 of the Constitution was also presented in the House.
Noor Alam Khan said that under Article 206, Prime Minister, Chairman Senate, Speaker National Assembly are not part of the service structure, public representatives cannot be part of Parliament with dual citizenship, the amendment bill prohibits dual citizenship of judges and bureaucrats, higher courts. The appointment of judges is a constitutional matter while the constitutional amendment bill has been handed over to the relevant standing committee.
Bill to repeal Contempt of Court Ordinance presented
The bill to repeal the Contempt of Court Ordinance was presented in the National Assembly, the bill was presented by Noor Alam Khan of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F).
Noor Alam Khan said how many prime ministers were sent home for contempt of court, Parliament is not respected, its representatives are sent home, contempt of court is a violation of human rights laws, public representatives and bureaucracy are forced to work. .
Noor Alam Khan of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) supported the amendment of the Contempt of Court Ordinance.
Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar said that the law should be made keeping in mind the freedom of expression.
On the other hand, Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf Barrister Gohar opposed the bill to repeal the Contempt of Court Ordinance and said that the bill should not be allowed, the bill should be reintroduced, the bill will go to the Standing Committee, which will waste time and resources.
Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq entrusted the bill to the relevant committee, he said that the bill has been sent to the Standing Committee on Law and Justice.
Constitutional amendment bill to amend Article 198 presented
The constitutional amendment bill to amend Article 198 was presented in the National Assembly, the bill was presented in the House by Genghis Ahmad Khan.
Genghis Ahmad Khan said that the population of Faisalabad division is more than 2 crore, through the amendment, a High Court bench will be formed in Faisalabad.
On this, Azam Nazir Tarar said that the power to increase or decrease the number of High Court benches lies with the provinces, it is the power of the provinces, the federation cannot interfere in it, while the bill was handed over to the relevant standing committee.
Bill to amend the Civil Servants Act, 1973
Bill Noor Alam Khan presented the bill to amend the Civil Servant Act 1973 in the National Assembly and said that this bill is also related to dual citizenship of bureaucrats, no bureaucrat with dual citizenship should hold office.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Azam Nazir Tarar said that the Establishment Division has recommended against this bill, no bureaucrat with dual citizenship can be appointed on strategic positions, people with dual citizenship cannot come in the army and parliament.
Agha Rafiullah said that this bill is very important while the bill for further amendment in the Civil Servant Act 1973 was entrusted to the relevant standing committee.
A bill to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court
The bill to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court was presented in the House, the government member Daniyal Chaudhry presented the bill in the National Assembly. The purpose of introducing the bill is to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from 17 to 23.
Muslim League-N Member of Assembly Daniyal Chaudhry, while moving the motion for permission to present the bill, said that when this bill was introduced last time, the population was 16 crore, the pending cases in the Supreme Court are more than 54 thousand. The corresponding bill is coming.
Barrister Gauhar said that under Article 74 and 81, this bill can only be introduced by the government, this private member’s bill can be presented or passed, according to the rules, the approval of the cabinet and the government is necessary for this bill, increasing the number of judges is only the discretion of the government.
Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq postponed the amendment bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges, while Prime Minister Nazir Tarar proposed to postpone the bill.
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2024-09-06 06:40:19
National Assembly Session: Amendment Bills and Water Controversy Take Center Stage
The National Assembly session, presided over by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, witnessed a flurry of activity as lawmakers debated and presented various amendment bills. However, the session was marked by controversy over the allocation of water resources, particularly in the context of corporate farming.
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Federal Minister Mossadegh Malik stated that under the Green Carpet Initiative, 8 lakh acres of land have been allocated to make barren land suitable for farming. The project, valued at 211 billion rupees, aims to construct 296 km of canals. Malik assured that Punjab would provide its share of water, and no water from other provinces would be taken. The water from Punjab would be used to cultivate barren land, with 4 months of water from Punjab’s resources and 2 months of floodwater being utilized.
Naveed Qamar’s Concerns
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Naveed Qamar expressed concerns over the allocation of water resources, highlighting that Pakistan is a drought-prone area. He questioned how the water needs of Sindh would be met, given the existing water shortage. Qamar also raised objections to the removal of the Kala Bagh Dam from the agenda.
Federal-Provincial Water Dispute
Malik responded to Qamar’s concerns, stating that the federal government does not have the right to dictate to provinces how to use water. He emphasized that each province must make its own decisions and cited the telemetry program as a solution to address any concerns. However, the debate remained inconclusive, with Qamar reiterating his concerns about the water shortage and the implications of corporate farming.
Khurshid Shah’s Critique
PPP leader Khurshid Shah expressed disappointment with Malik’s response, questioning the calculation of water requirements for the project. Shah highlighted that the country’s water capacity is 14 million acre-feet and that the decision was taken by the caretaker government.
Other Bills Presented
In addition to the water controversy, several other bills were presented in the National Assembly session.
Bill to Further Amend Criminal Laws
Sohail Sultan of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf presented a bill to further amend criminal laws, focusing on the punishment for bounced bank checks. Sultan argued that the existing three-year punishment is inadequate and that bail is easily obtained. The bill was referred to the relevant standing committee.
Constitutional Amendment Bill
Noor Alam Khan of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) presented a constitutional amendment bill to amend Articles 51, 59, and 106, aiming to give representation to overseas Pakistanis in the parliament. The bill was also referred to the relevant standing committee.
Other Constitutional Amendment Bills
Other constitutional amendment bills were presented, including one to amend Articles 177, 193, and 208. These bills were also referred to the relevant standing committees for further discussion.
the National Assembly session was marked by a heated debate over water resources and the presentation of several amendment bills. While some bills were referred to standing committees, the session highlighted the need for further discussion and collaboration to address the country’s pressing issues.
Keywords: National Assembly, Amendment Bills, Water Controversy, Corporate Farming, Green Carpet Initiative, Mossadegh Malik, N
