The National Assembly is scheduled to resume its session today at the Parliament House in Islamabad. While the official agenda includes routine legislative business, the session is expected to be dominated by the fallout from the government’s recent decision to increase petroleum prices by Rs 55 per litre and the implementation of a 4-day work week.
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Expected Agenda & Key Flashpoints
Today’s session follows a chaotic Monday where the Deputy Speaker, Ghulam Mustafa Shah, was forced to adjourn the House early to prevent a physical confrontation between opposition members and the treasury benches.
1. The ‘Petrol Bomb’ Debate
The opposition (PTI and JUI-F) and the government’s own ally, the PPP, are expected to demand a formal debate on the fuel crisis.
- Syed Naveed Qamar (PPP) previously alleged that the government is unfairly profiting by repricing old stock at the new Rs 55 higher rate.
- Opposition Protest: Lawmakers have signaled they will continue to stage protests in front of the speaker’s dais if a motion to discuss inflation and the fuel hike is not granted.
2. Review of Austerity Measures
The House is expected to discuss the National Austerity Plan announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Key points likely to be debated include:
- The two-week closure of schools and shifting of higher education to online classes starting March 16.
- The mandatory 50% work-from-home policy for public and private staff.
- The 25% salary cut for parliamentarians.
3. Legislative Business
- Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Introduced on Monday by Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, this bill has been referred to the standing committee but may see further procedural steps today.
- National Security Briefing: There is growing pressure for an in-camera briefing regarding the Strait of Hormuz blockade and its impact on Pakistan’s energy security.
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Atmosphere in the House
The session is expected to be “fiery,” as the opposition has dubbed the recent price hike an “inflation bomb” and a “betrayal of the masses.” Government ministers, including Ishaq Dar and Muhammad Aurangzeb, are likely to defend the measures as necessary to avoid a national default and meet IMF conditions.
“The House must prioritize the public’s most pressing concern—the rising cost of living. We cannot move forward with routine business while the common man is being crushed.” — Noor Alam Khan, MNA.
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What’s Next: Standing Committee Meetings
Following today’s session, several standing committees are expected to meet to finalize reports on the Virtual Assets Act 2026 and the Copyright Amendment. We will also see if the government provides a specific timeline for the “Green Card” fuel subsidy for transporters mentioned in earlier briefings.
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