PESHAWAR: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly for unanimously passing the “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly Secretariat Employees Terms and Conditions of Service Bill 2024”.

The bill, according to the NA speaker, marked a significant milestone in the legislative history of the province, turning 50 years of parliamentary aspirations into reality.

In a letter addressed to KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, Mr Sadiq said that it was indeed a red-letter day in the history of legislature, which turned the lofty dreams of parliamentary supremacy into beaming reality after 50 years and gave life to Article 127 (read with Article 87) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and at the same time appreciated passing the bill.

The letter said that the NA and its secretariat appreciated recognition given to its role in drafting and formulation of the pivotal legislation.

The NA speaker emphasised that the mutual cooperation between the legislatures symbolised the strength and unity of Pakistan’s federation.

“Such cooperation and dedication are the cornerstones of our democratic values, and I assure the Provincial Assembly of our continued support in all future endeavors,” he remarked.

Mr Sadiq also conveyed his sincere wishes to the members and officials of KP Assembly, praying that the legislatures continued to serve their constituencies with dedication and devotion, in alignment with the principles laid out in the Constitution of Pakistan.

Published in Dawn, October 18th, 2024

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