–Passes resolution recommending govt to launch Chinese language courses for CPECISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament in its 273rd session held on Monday under the chair of Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani passed five bills and adopted three resolutions sponsored by private members. Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights chairman presented the report of the Committee on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2017. A lawmaker belonging to ANP introduced the Members of Parliament (Salaries and Allowances) (Amendment) Bill, 2018. The House passed the National Assembly Secretariat Employees Bill, 2018, The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2017, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Bill, 2018 and the Anti-Terrorism (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: Pakistan Today February 19, 2018 15:56 UTC