FAFN Reveals Report on Legislative Progress in National Assembly's First 100 Days
ISLAMABAD, June 12: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFN) has released a critical assessment of the National Assembly's performance during its initial 100 days, highlighting concerns over the pace of legislative activities and access to proceedings.
According to the FAFN report, the legislative process faced delays in the first 100 days, exacerbated by the slow formation of standing committees, which significantly impacted the Assembly's effectiveness.
Security measures limiting citizens' access to the National Assembly gallery also drew criticism in the report, with FAFN suggesting that such restrictions hampered transparency and public engagement.
The report reveals that during this period, the House convened 23 meetings, amounting to 66 hours and 33 minutes of deliberations. However, only 159 out of the 310 members actively participated in these sessions, reflecting a participation rate of 51%. The average attendance stood at 231 members, with the highest attendance recorded at 302 and the lowest at 176.
Notably, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's attendance was sparse, with only 2 out of 23 sessions attended, marking a mere 10% participation rate. Comparatively, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif attended 26% of sessions, while Imran Khan had a 29% attendance rate during their respective tenures.
The FAFN report underscores the need for greater legislative efficiency and robust parliamentary engagement to address key issues facing the nation effectively.
This critical assessment sheds light on areas requiring improvement as the National Assembly navigates its legislative responsibilities in the coming months.
