Islamabad: The efforts of Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq to foster consensus in the legislative process and bring parliamentary parties together on a common course of action have yielded significant results, culminating in record legislation during the 30th Session of the National Assembly.
According to the Spokesperson of the National Assembly, a total of 24 Bills, including 17 Government Bills and 7 Private Members’ Bills, were passed during the session, which continued from October 13 to October 30, 2026.
On the special directives of the Speaker National Assembly, several meetings of the Select Committee were convened to make the legislative process more effective and consensual. During these meetings, reservations and objections raised by the government coalition parties and the opposition regarding various proposed laws were examined in detail. Sustained consultations and negotiations resulted in consensus on most issues, paving the way for the passage of important legislation.
Of the 17 Government Bills passed by the National Assembly, 7 were transmitted to the Senate, while 10 were forwarded to the President of Pakistan for assent. Similarly, out of the 7 Private Members’ Bills passed by the House, 5 were transmitted to the Senate, while 2 were sent to the President for assent.
In addition to the legislation passed, a further 16 Bills, comprising 9 Government Bills and 7 Private Members’ Bills, were introduced in the National Assembly during the session. A motion regarding the constitution of the Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms was also unanimously adopted.
According to the National Assembly Spokesperson, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq played a pivotal role in advancing this important legislative agenda. Giving priority to legislation concerning public interest, he promoted effective coordination and consultations among parliamentary parties to develop consensus. Representatives of parliamentary parties, officials of the relevant ministries and officers of the National Assembly Secretariat participated in the meetings of the Select Committee constituted for this purpose. Detailed deliberations on various Bills helped resolve contentious issues and address differences.
To ensure that proceedings of the House remained effective, purposeful and responsive to public concerns, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also ensured the presence of relevant Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries during Question Hour. On his directions, senior officials of the concerned ministries were required to remain present in the galleries during Question Hour and proceedings on Calling Attention Notices, enabling Members of the National Assembly to receive timely and authentic responses to their queries.
To maintain a congenial, democratic and constructive atmosphere in the House, the Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq provided all parliamentary parties with appropriate opportunities to express their views. Members of National Assembly were also given opportunities to raise matters through points of order, contributing to constructive parliamentary debate and strengthening democratic institutions.