Senate unanimously adopts CPEC Authority amendment bill

Islamabad: The Senate of Pakistan has unanimously adopted the bill to amend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Act-2021.

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman moved the bill to amend the CPEC Authority Act-2021, seeking representation of provinces in the authority for better coordination and yielding the required results of the game-changer project.

Nine more different bills of public and national importance were also adopted unanimously.

Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani referred to the standing committees concerned for further debate, whereas the House pended three other bills for discussion and evolving consensus on their different aspects.

Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani appreciated the lawmakers for ensuring conducive environment in the House and running the legislative business in a smooth manner.

Senator Saadia Abbasi and Mushahid Hussain Sayed moved the bill to further amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2021, related to national food security.

Senator Shahadat Awan moved the bill to further amend the Code of Criminal Procedures, 1898 (The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2021) (Amendment of Section 195).

Senators Seeme Ezdi and Sana Jamali moved to amend the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2010 (The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Bill, 2021, suggesting to further streamline the existing donation system with involvement of National Database and Registration Authority through Computerized National Identity Cards.