Prime Minist­er Imran made only one visit to the upper houseISLAMABAD: As the Senate completes its first parliamentary year on Monday (today) under the chairmanship of Sadiq Sanjrani, Prime Minister Imran Khan made only one visit to the upper house during the period. In addition, the house also took up 24 calling attention notices and 30 private members bills. Senate panel recommends abolition of third tax tier for cigarettesThe report also stated that nine private members bills of the National Assembly were introduced in the Senate during the period, in addition to 30 private members bills that were presented in the current parliamentary year. The bills that were passed from the National Assembly and the Senate and became acts numbered 35. The Senate chairman gave four rulings during the parliamentary year on different issues — including issuing production orders, sub-judice matters and ordinances in parliament.

Source: The Express Tribune March 10, 2019 19:41 UTC