The National Assembly was informed today that two thousand Pakistani students have been evacuated from Iran in view of the current tensions in the Middle East.
Responding to a Calling Attention moved by Natasha Daultana and others, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said our embassy and consulates in Iran are working round the clock to provide all possible support and emergency assistance to the Pakistani nationals.
Meanwhile, the National Assembly passed a resolution recognizing the invaluable contributions of women to the social, political and economic development of Pakistan.
The resolution, moved by Shahida Rehmani, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to gender equality and women empowerment in all spheres of national development as well as safeguarding the constitutional rights of women.
The House encouraged increased investment in women’s development including through gender responsive budgeting and the allocation of equitable development funds and initiatives that directly benefit women and girls, particularly in areas such as education, health, economic empowerment and political participation.
The resolution called upon the state institutions, civil society and development partners to work collaboratively to transform our commitment to concrete action and advance the rights, justice and opportunities of all women in Pakistan.
The House today passed several bills.
These included: Islamabad Capital Territory Charities Registration and Facilitation Amendment Bill 2025, The Provincial Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill, 2025, The Code of Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill, 2025, Pakistan Names and Emblems (Prevention of Unauthorized Use) Amendment Bill, Islamabad Capital Territory Compulsory Thalassemia Screening Bill, 2025, The Federal Supervision of Curricula, Text Books and Maintenance of Standards of the Education Amendment Bill, 2026 and Daanish University Islamabad Bill, 2026.
