Islamabad- The Punjab Assembly has just introduced major updates to its parliamentary rules, marking a significant shift towards enhanced transparency and accountability.
For the first time ever, the National Anthem will now be played before every assembly session, mirroring the format of the National Assembly ¹. This move aims to foster patriotism and national pride among members.
Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan has made a significant move to boost patriotism and transparency in the Punjab Assembly by making the National Anthem mandatory before each session. This change is part of a broader effort to enhance transparency and accountability within the assembly’s operations ¹. By playing the National Anthem, Khan aims to foster a sense of unity and national pride among members.
This move is in line with Khan’s commitment to strengthening the assembly’s role in promoting good governance and public accountability. As the current Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Khan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role, with over two decades of experience in national politics and law
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Big changes are coming to the Punjab Assembly! The Speaker has announced that Standing Committees will now have the power to make independent decisions on public petitions, streamlining processes and boosting efficiency. This move is expected to speed up the resolution of public concerns and make the assembly more responsive to citizen needs.
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Members will be permitted to speak in any language, in addition to Urdu and English, and the process for questions and answers will be implemented more timely.
Big changes are coming to the Punjab Assembly’s budget process. The annual budget discussions will now span five months, up from four, allowing for more thorough deliberations. What’s more, Standing Committees will have the flexibility to hold open hearings, pending approval, bringing greater transparency to the process.
Speaker Malik Khan emphasized that these reforms are crucial to restoring the Punjab Assembly’s authority following the 18th Amendment. By increasing the duration of budget discussions and introducing open hearings, the assembly aims to promote accountability, inclusivity, and effective resource allocation.
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