In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 292 read with Rule 303 of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Procedure and Conduct of Business Rules, 2025, the Honorable Speaker, Mr. Babar Saleem Swati has been pleased to constitute a Parliamentary Committee on the constitutional and financial rights of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
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Ms. Suriya Bibi, Deputy Speaker/ Chairperson of the Standing Committee No. 01 on Procedure and Conduct of Business Rules, Privileges and implementation of Government Assurances has summoned the meeting of the Committee on 7th May 2026 at 10:30 A.M in the Conference Room of the Provincial Assembly Secretariat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to examine various privilege motions referred to the committee.
Mr. Iftikhar Ali Mashwani, Chairperson Standing Committee No. 26 on Elementary & Secondary Education Department has rescheduled the meeting of the committee and will now be held on 13th May 2026 at 11:00 A.M earlier fixed for 6th May 2026in the Rehman Baba Conference Room of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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The meeting of the Standing Committee No. 07 on Communication & Works Dept has been re-scheduled and now will be held on Wednesday, 13th May 2026 at 11:00 am in the conference room of KP Assembly
Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani, Chairman Standing Committee No. 12 on Health Department has summoned the meeting of the Committee on Thursday, the 7th May 2026 at 11:00 A.M in the Conference Room of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Mr. Abdul Munim Khan, Chairman, Standing Committee No. 25 on Human Resource Management Department has summoned the meeting of the committee on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 11:00 A.M in Rehman Baba Conference Room of the Provincial Assembly Secretariat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Mr. Zubair Khan, Chairman Standing Committee No. 24 on Zakat, Ushr, Social Welfare, Special Education and Women Empowerment has summoned the meeting of the committee on Tuesday, the 28th April 2026 at 11:00 A.M in the Conference Room of the Provincial Assembly Secretariat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Election Scheduled on 23 April 2026 to fill a vacant general seat in the Senate from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is hereby suspended.
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.
