Senate Approves Major Amendment Bills
The Senate approves amendment bills related to the Pakistan Army, Air Force, Navy, and Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Acts. The bills received a clear majority vote.
Presentation of the Amendment Bills
The session was chaired by Yusuf Raza Gilani. Federal Ministers Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, and Tariq Fazal Chaudhry presented the bills.
The Senate approves amendment bills after brief discussions in the Upper House.
Opposition From PTI and JUI Members
PTI and JUI senators opposed the legislation. Senators Humayun Mehmood and Kamran Murtaza asked for committee review.
The Chairman rejected the request and opted for a vote. The House approved all bills with a strong majority.
Why the Amendments Were Needed
Ishaq Dar explained the purpose of the changes. He said the 27th Constitutional Amendment required updates in all three military acts.
These changes were now added to the Army, Navy, and Air Force Acts. The Senate approves to complete the legal formalities.
Impact of the Approved Amendments
The approved amendments will update key operational and procedural aspects of the armed forces.
They also ensure alignment with the updated constitutional framework.