Balochistan PA Takes Up Entire Agenda, Adopts Four Resolutions - Press Release issued by Free and Fair Election Network.

Islamabad -- February 21, 2020 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN)

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The Provincial Assembly of Balochistan took up entire Private Members' agenda and adopted four resolutions on Friday, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet.

Following are key observations of the House proceedings during second sitting of the 20th session:

Members' Participation

The House met for three hours and 35 minutes, however, the proceedings remained suspended for 34 minutes due to prayer break.

The sitting started at 1652 hours against the scheduled time of 1500 hours.

The Speaker presided over the sitting for 36 minutes while rest of the proceedings was chaired by the Deputy Speaker.

The Leader of the House attended the sitting for an hour and two minutes.

The Leader of the Opposition attended the entire sitting.

As many as 14 MPAs (22%) were present at the outset and ten (15%) at the adjournment of the sitting.

The parliamentary leaders of BAP, PkMAP, BNP-M and MMAP attended the proceedings.

All three minority lawmakers attended the proceedings.

Output

The House adopted four resolutions moved by private members. These resolutions demanded the government to overcome unemployment, provide basic facilities in public housing societies developed by Quetta Development Authority, construct two-lane road between Mastung and Quetta and comply with the decision of Islamic Ideological Council regarding use of proper religious words in curriculum and textbooks of all educational institutions.

Representation and Responsiveness

The House took up four out of 16 starred questions during the question hour while lawmakers asked six supplementary questions as well.

The House took up two Call Attention Notices regarding payment against land...