The prime minister approved the recent decision to depute additional troops for training and advising the Saudi forces, Dastgir added. The minister replied that the troops are being deployed as part of an agreement with Saudi Arabia in 1992. A lawmaker belonging to the Awami National Party (ANP) introduced the Members of Parliament (Salaries and Allowances) (Amendment) Bill, 2018. The house passed the National Assembly Secretariat Employees Bill, 2018; the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2017; the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Bill, 2018; the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2017; and the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The house was informed that the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2017 and the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2017 had been received back from the standing committees and were awaiting notices for consideration.

Source: The Express Tribune February 19, 2018 15:04 UTC