August 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Parliament meets today: New provinces debate and Makkah Accord on agenda
National Assembly and Senate to take up 17 bills, including critical constitutional amendments
ISLAMABAD — The National Assembly and Senate are set to meet today (Monday) after a prolonged recess, with a legislative agenda that promises significant political debate.
According to the official schedules, 17 bills are slated for presentation, including the Election Act (Amendment) Bill and the Anti-Rape Investigations and Trial (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The session is expected to be dominated by a detailed debate on the creation of new administrative units or provinces, a proposal recently championed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Additionally, the houses will deliberate on a proposed unanimous resolution regarding the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a collective security pact signed on August 7 between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
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