January 13 , 2017
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Law Review Committee evaluates progress on draft laws
By: APP
ISLAMABAD: The Law Review Committee on Friday evaluated the progress on different draft laws that were placed before the parliament for enactment.
The meeting, which was chaired by Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, also discussed matters relating to other legislation including the Companies Bill, 2016. The committee also reviewed the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 and suggested improvements.
The objective of the committee was to review the laws and identify the anomalies and ambiguities that hinder them from meeting the contemporary requirements. The committee was also apprised of progress achieved till date on electoral reforms.
The finance minister appreciated the hard work done by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on the Companies Bill, 2016 and the Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms on the electoral reforms.
The meeting was attended by Law and Justice Minister Zahid Hamid, Information Technology and Telecom Minister Anusha Rahman Khan, Attorney General Pakistan Ashtar Ausaf Ali and Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Khawaja Zaheer
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk