Pakistan Premier to answer MP queries every fortnight

The Pakistan Tehreek- eInsaf ( PTI) led government is set to bring a new law to allow the Prime Minister to answer parliamentarians’ question every fortnight.

The government tabled the new legislation in the National Assembly on Monday. The Prime Minister will respond to lawmakers under a new slot, “Prime Minister Question Hour.” The PM Question Hour will be held after making amendments in rules and procedures of the National Assembly.

Through amendment in sub- rule ( 4) of rule 293 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, there will be a special “Prime Minister Question Hour” on the first Wednesday once in each session. The Prime Minister would respond to questions regarding policy matters and performance of the government.

“Subject to availability of the Prime Minister, there shall be Prime Minister’s Question Hour on the first Wednesday once in each session for answering questions on the matters relating to overall substantive policy or the performance of the government,” says the proposed legislation. The PM Question Hour will be adopted on the wish of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the PTI leaders said.

Presently, the first hour of every sitting is dedicated to answering parliamentarians’ questions submitted earlier.