Cabinet approves amendment bill before parliament’s nod

ISLAMABAD: The 26th constitutional amendment bill was approved by the federal cabinet at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday.

Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar briefed the members of the cabinet about the bill. The bill is now set for presentation in parliament for approval after which it will be sent to the president for his consent to become a law.  

Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister claimed that the legislation would be major achievement for Pakistan’s development and progress. “The cabinet has made an excellent decision for the development, prosperity and the betterment of the country’s overall situation.”

he also on the occasion congratulated the nation on the approval of the 26th amendment, adding it was made in the larger national interest. 
“By the grace of Allah, after stabilizing the economy, we have now crossed a milestone for constitutional stability and the rule of law in Pakistan,” he said.

He said the government would continue working diligently for the country’s development, prosperity, and stability in line with the promises made to the people, he affirmed.

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