NA body considers amendment in various rules of procedure

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges Tuesday considered various amendments in different ‘Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007’

The meeting of the Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges was chaired by Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, according to press statement issued here.

The Committee considered the amendment in Rule 48 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly and also considered Rule 69, sub-rule (1), Rule 122 and 244, while referring in Rule 158 and 250 to Ministry of Law and Justice for vetting.

The committee also considered questions related to privileges regarding allegedly launching of malicious campaign in media against a member and withdrawal of Security Guards from the Security of another member.

The Committee deferred the matter regarding provision of Medical Facility to the dependents/parents of Members of the National Assembly while it recommended to approve amendment in rules 66 Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007.

The Committee also considered the amendment in sub-rule (1) of rule 200, rule 206, sub-rule (1) of rule 208, rule 210, rule 212, sub-rule 244A, 244B and 244C of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in National Assembly, 2007 and deferred for further discussion.

At the end, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Chairman Standing Committee announced resignation from the Chairmanship of the Committee.