Punjab PA passes resolutions against unannounced loadshedding

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Friday witnessed another disruption over quorum, with the government once again failing to maintain the required strength in the House for the fifth consecutive day, forcing the sitting to be adjourned until 2pm on Monday.

The session, chaired by Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, also passed unanimous resolutions against unannounced loadshedding in the province and reports of placing the Border Military Police (BMP) in Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur under the Punjab Police.During Question Hour, Parliamentary Secretary for Energy Mansoor Azam responded to questions regarding the Energy Department. Opposition member Brigadier Mushtaq Ahmed (retd) expressed displeasure over the replies, saying there was little purpose in remaining in the House if questions could not be properly answered.

The speaker termed his objection unjustified, observing that members were talking about leaving the House even before raising their questions.

The parliamentary secretary told the House that the Constitution allows provinces to establish their own power generation projects. He said a proposal to establish an Energy Regulatory Authority in Punjab was under consideration and, if approved, the required legislation was targeted to be completed within a year.

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