2 weeks Ago By Our Staff Reporter
Peshawar - A consultative session on the Mines and Minerals Bill 2025 was held at the Old Jirga Hall of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. The session was chaired by the Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Babar Saleem Swati, who delivered the opening remarks and briefed participants on the bill. The session was attended by Deputy Speaker Suriya Bibi, Leader of the Opposition Dr Ibadullah, Minister for Law Aftab Alam, members of the Provincial Assembly, officials from relevant departments, lawyers, and representatives from civil society.
The Speaker explained that the session had been convened in response to various questions, concerns, and suggestions raised regarding the bill, with the aim of incorporating input from all stakeholders. He noted that following cabinet approval and the bill’s introduction in the Assembly, it had come under scrutiny at various levels, including political circles, civil society, and media discussions both nationally and internationally. Tax incentives for Gwadar Port not possible, Senate body told He said that a significant number of written suggestions and proposed amendments had been received from parliamentarians, legal experts, and civil society representatives, all of which have been duly recorded.
These suggestions will be shared with the Principal Secretary and the Department of Minerals for further submission to the Chief Minister. Proposals deemed constructive will be incorporated into the bill, while any that may be detrimental to the province will be excluded. The Speaker made it unequivocally clear that without the explicit approval of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s founding chairman, Imran Khan, the bill will not progress to the next stage of consultation or be tabled in the Assembly for approval.
He emphasized that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and PTI’s political committee will brief Imran Khan in detail, and only after receiving his directives will any further action be taken on the bill. OIC stands firm behind Kashmiris: Special Envoy He further added that the purpose of this consultative process is to consolidate all concerns and suggestions from stakeholders to ensure effective and inclusive legislation. All feedback received will be officially shared with the relevant department, and a comprehensive review will determine the bill’s future course.
In conclusion, the Speaker expressed his gratitude to all participants — including parliamentarians, officials, lawyers, and members of civil society — for their valuable input and active participation in the legislative process. Tags: consultative session mines.
