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Meeting of the Hon’able Speaker with the Parliamentary Committee of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly; including 11 members and delegation under the leadership of Chaudhary Latif Akbar, on 08/09/2025 at 12:00 noon

KP Assembly sets historic milestone by approving Rules of Procedure 2025 after 37 years

Speaker Babar Saleem Swati: The new rules will ensure transparency, efficiency, and a stronger democratic process in the House

PESHAWAR: Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Babar Saleem Swati, has said that the provincial assembly has approved the new Rules of Procedure 2025 after 37 years, marking a historic milestone in the parliamentary history of the province. He noted that the previous rules were framed in 1988 and were never comprehensively reviewed since then. Over time, new parliamentary traditions, constitutional amendments, the merger of FATA, and the increase in the number of members had made these reforms inevitable.

The Speaker stated that for the first time, a full chapter has been dedicated to the office of the Leader of the Opposition to clearly define representation and powers of the opposition. Gender-biased language has been removed to make the rules gender-neutral, while digital and electronic communication has been formally recognized in the House. A structured procedure has been introduced to present public petitions before the Assembly, and detailed mechanisms for pre- and post-budget discussions have also been incorporated.

He added that the committees have been further empowered, including the authority to take suo moto notice. A clear procedure has been set for the removal of committee chairpersons. A Council of Standing Committee Chairpersons has been established to improve coordination and oversight of committee work. Similarly, a Business Advisory Committee has been formed to ensure better planning of the Assembly’s agenda, while the House may also function as a “Committee of the Whole” on critical matters, including questions of privilege. The Council of Chief Whips will help in strengthening parliamentary discipline and members’ participation, while a “Council of Speakers” will be convened annually to benefit from the experience of former Speakers.

The Speaker emphasized that the new rules have been harmonized with the National Assembly and other provincial assemblies, while also incorporating important points discussed in the Speakers’ Conference. These reforms, he said, will bring greater uniformity, transparency, and efficiency in the functioning of the House.

Speaker Babar Saleem Swati expressed appreciation for the contributions of the Deputy Speaker, committee members, both government and opposition benches, the Assembly Secretariat, the Law Department, and the Advocate General’s Office in finalizing these reforms. He also acknowledged the services of former and current members who contributed to the rules at different stages.

He clarified that the Rules of Procedure 2025 include many more important amendments and new chapters, but only a concise summary has been shared here. The new rules, he added, will provide a strong foundation for parliamentary traditions, legislation, and the democratic process in the future.

The Speaker prayed that Allah Almighty accepts this significant reform initiative and further strengthens democracy in the country.

Chairman Standing Committee No. 06 on Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs Department Mr. Ijaz Muhammad,MPA has summoned the meeting of the committee on the 11th Sept at 11:00 AM

Chairman Standing Committee No. 06 on Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs Department Mr. Ijaz Muhammad,MPA has summoned the meeting of the committee on the 11th Sept at 11:00 AM in the Rehman Baba Conference Room of the Provincial Assembly Secretariat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar.

Agenda:

1. Follow up action taken by the Department on the direction of the Committee given in its meeting held on 18th December, 2024. (Copy of minutes enclosed).

2. Detail reasons of non-payment of salaries to Ulema/Mashaikh and Tehsil Khutaba.

Chairman Standing Committee No. 26 on Elementary and Secondary Education Department Mr. Taj Muhammad has summoned the meeting of the committee on 10th Sept at 11:00 AM

Chairman Standing Committee No. 26 on Elementary and Secondary Education Department Mr. Taj Muhammad has summoned the meeting of the committee on 10th Sept at 11:00 AM in Conference Room of the Provincial Assembly Secretariat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar.

Agenda: 

Follow-up vide para Nos. 19, 21, 24, 26, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36 & 37 of the previous meeting, held on 29-07-2025 

Chairman Standing Committee No. 34 on Zakat, Ushr, Social Welfare, Special Education and Women Empowerment Department Zubair Khan  has summoned the meeting of the committee on 4th Sept 2025 at 11:00 AM

Chairman Standing Committee No. 34 on Zakat, Ushr, Social Welfare, Special Education and Women Empowerment Department Zubair Khan  has summoned the meeting of the committee on 4th Sept 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Conference Room of the Provincial Assembly Secretariat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar.

Agenda:

The “Hawa Loor” Organization will brief the Committee about its activities in the field.

The Director Special Education and Principal Special Education, Hayatabad