Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal announces seat allocation for electoral reforms committee
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry announced the seat distribution for the Senate's Electoral Reforms Committee on Thursday.
Major parties receive two seats each
The PML-N, PPP, and PTI will each be allotted two seats in the committee. Minister Fazal stated this allocation follows the Senate's seat distribution rules for the body.
Smaller parties get single representation
The ANP, BAP, National Party, and JUI-F will each receive one seat in the committee. The minister confirmed these smaller groups are included in the final list alongside the larger parties.
Final names pending leadership approval
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will make the final decision on committee members after consultations with relevant leadership. The prime minister and deputy prime minister must consult opposition and coalition partners before confirming specific names.
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Express Tribune
Tariq Fazal says PML-N, PPP and PTI to get two seats apiece on electoral reforms committee
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Dawn
Minister says electoral reforms panel to have 2 members each from PML-N, PPP and PTI
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