President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned separate sessions of the Senate and the National Assembly at 6:15pm on Tuesday (today). According to notifications issued by the secretariats of the two houses, the sessions will be held simultaneously to address critical national issues.
The government is set to seek parliamentary approval for the imposition of emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is highly likely that the government will present the presidential proclamations under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution in both the Senate and the National Assembly on Wednesday.
Tuesday's sitting of the National Assembly is expected to be adjourned shortly after a condolence reference for the late Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Bashir Virk. This will allow members to pay their respects before the legislative agenda commences on the following day.
The Senate Secretariat has issued a comprehensive nine-point agenda for its sitting. Senator Bushra Anjum Butt is scheduled to present the report on The Iqra Global University Bill, 2026, marking a significant step in the legislative process for higher education institutions.
Furthermore, Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman will present the report on The Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This bill aims to strengthen the legal framework regarding the investigation and trial processes for cases of sexual violence.
Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi will present a report on a privilege motion regarding alleged misconduct by a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) cabin crew member on flight PK-326. The house will deliberate on the findings of the committee regarding this incident.
Additionally, the minister in charge of the Cabinet Secretariat will lay the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 before the Senate. This ordinance is part of the government's broader efforts to streamline energy sector regulations.
Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood will raise the urgent issue of water shortages in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The senator is expected to demand immediate measures to address the growing water crisis affecting the residents of the capital.
Senator Jan Muhammad will address the ongoing concerns regarding the blocking of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) in Balochistan. This issue has been a point of contention for residents in the region, and the Senate is expected to seek a government response.
Finally, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary will move a motion of thanks for the President's address to the joint sitting of parliament. This motion serves as a formal acknowledgment of the President's policy guidelines for the upcoming legislative year.