ISLAMABAD:The Senate on Monday passed two private members’ bills including the Passports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 as reported by the respective standing committees.
Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir moved the bill further to amend the Passports Act, 1974, titled the Passports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, while Senator Fawzia Arshad piloted the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeking amendments to the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, and the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984.
The House passed both bills after clause-by-clause consideration.
Later, the Senate was adjourned until Tuesday at 11: 00 am due to a lack of quorum.