Bill Introduced in National Assembly to Amend Elections Act, 2017.

ISLAMABAD -- The National Assembly transacted more than half of its agenda on Friday and witnessed introduction of a government bill seeking amendment in the Elections Act, 2017, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet on Tuesday. The National Assembly met for an hour and 36 minutes. The sitting started at 1653 hours against the scheduled time of 1630 hours. The Speaker presided over the entire sitting. The Deputy Speaker was also present. The Leaders of the House (Prime Minister) attended the sitting for 21 minutes. The Leader of the Opposition did not attend the sitting.

One hundred and thirtyone (38%) lawmakers were present at the outset and 109 (32%) at the adjournment of sitting. The...