Islamabad: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee for Disposal of Legislative Cases was convened under the leadership of Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar. The gathering resulted in the approval of several legislative drafts, including the Foreign Exchange Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2026, and a legal and administrative package on plant protection, while other proposals were deferred for further consultation.

According to Press Information Department, the Committee approved a proposal concerning leave prior to retirement in the Armed Forces, which includes payment for the unavailed portion of such leave. Additionally, the Committee endorsed a proposal to amend references in various laws administered by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, replacing mentions of the Federal Government with specific competent authorities.

The Foreign Exchange Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2026 received approval, focusing on revising the legal framework for penalties and fines related to foreign exchange violations. However, the draft Press Council of Pakistan Act 2026 was set aside for further discussion.

A significant development from the meeting was the endorsement of a legal and administrative package that facilitates the transfer of plant protection functions to the National Agriculture Trade and Food Safety Authority. This included changes to plant protection rules and the transfer of pertinent legal documents. The approved drafts will now proceed to relevant forums for additional actions.