Pakistan’s National Assembly passed seven bills during its October 26, 2026 session and referred six other bills to parliamentary committees for further review, according to reports on the proceedings. The session was also marked by low attendance and was adjourned after an opposition lawmaker pointed out a lack of quorum.
The legislative business covered education, tourism, travel agencies, hospitality and the arts. The bills passed by the lower house are part of the parliamentary process to amend existing laws and update legal frameworks in these sectors.
Seven Bills Passed by the National Assembly
The seven bills passed during the session included:
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Pakistan Study Centres (Amendment) Bill, 2026
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Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (Amendment) Bill, 2026
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Travel Agencies (Amendment) Bill, 2026
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Pakistan Tourist Guide (Amendment) Bill, 2026
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Pakistan Hotels and Restaurants (Amendment) Bill, 2026
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Motion Pictures (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- National College of Arts Institutes (Amendment) Bill, 2026
These proposed legislative changes relate to educational institutions, examination administration, tourism services, hospitality businesses, film regulation and arts education.
Passing a bill in the National Assembly is an important legislative step, but it does not necessarily mean the measure has become law. Its next steps depend on the applicable parliamentary procedure and whether further approval or assent is required.
Six Bills Referred to Parliamentary Committees
The Assembly also referred six bills to the relevant standing committees for detailed consideration and review:
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Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — proposes amendments to the Factories Act, 1934.
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Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) (Amendment) Bill, 2024 — seeks changes to the law governing investigation and trial procedures.
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Islamabad Rent Restriction (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — proposes changes to rent regulation in Islamabad.
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National Highways Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — seeks amendments to the National Highways Safety Ordinance, 2000.
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Payment of Wages (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — proposes changes to the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
- Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — proposes amendments to the Pakistan Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure concerning Section 297A.
Referral to a committee allows lawmakers to examine proposed changes in greater detail before further parliamentary action.
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What the Legislative Developments Mean
The seven bills passed cover scientific research, corporate social responsibility, evidence law, senior citizens’ rights, criminal procedure, child protection and criminal law.
The six bills sent to committees concern workplace conditions, legal procedures for sexual-violence cases, rent regulation, highway safety, wage protections and criminal law. Their eventual impact will depend on the final wording, subsequent approvals and implementation.
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