ISLAMABAD:
The Senate has formally asked its members to share their proposals for the Income Tax (Third Amendment) Bill 2025.
The directive came during Friday’s session, chaired by Senator Shahadat Awan.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, a copy of the amendment to Parliament. After the presentation, the chairman instructed senators to submit their written proposals to the senate secretariat by Monday at the latest.
Senator Shahadat Awan further announced that the Standing Committee on Finance will examine the bill and submit its report within ten days. The committee’s recommendations will form the basis for the Senate’s formal advice on the legislation.
Once the Senate reviews and approves its recommendations, the bill will be sent to the National Assembly for further consideration.
The Upper House forwarded the Privatization Commission (Amendment) Bill 2025 to the concerned Standing Committee for consideration.
The decision came during the Senate meeting in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister’s Adviser on Privatization, Muhammad Ali, proposed the approval of the bill in the same form as already passed by the National Assembly.
He briefed Parliament on the purpose of the amendment and requested that it be approved without amendment.
After the motion was tabled, Senate President Senator Shahadat Awan directed that the bill be sent to the appropriate committee. The committee will now review the proposed changes and submit its report to Parliament before the next phase of legislation.
The Senate has approved a motion to send the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Bill 2025 to a joint sitting of Parliament.
The Senate was informed that the federal government has taken several measures – before and after devolution – to support the promotion of tourism in Chitral, although the primary responsibility now rests with the provinces.
In response to a question, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry after the 18th constitutional amendment that tourism was handed over to provincial governments.
