The National Assembly adopted 26 resolutions during the year 2025, according to the official records of the House proceeding.
A review of the resolutions adopted during the year shows that the almost two thirds (17 or 65 percent) of these resolutions were declaration of House’s opinion, expressed in form of condemnation, solidarity, or commendation on various national and international events. As many as seven resolutions (27 percent) offered specific policy recommendations to the federal government, while two (eight percent) were constitutional resolutions adopted to extend the validity of ordinances.
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What did the adopted resolutions say?
The House passed six resolutions commemorating National Women’s Day (February 12), Kashmir Solidarity Day (February 5), Youm-e-Istehsal (August 5), Eid Milad-un-Nabi, and Independence Day (August 14). Two different resolutions were passed to mark Youm-e-Istehsal.
As many as two resolutions commended the performance of Pakistan’s armed forces during the May confrontation with India, and the efforts of the Sri Lankan government and the federal ministers for Defence and Interior in ensuring the continuation of the Sri Lankan cricket team’s tour to Pakistan following a suicide attack in the federal capital.
The Assembly adopted eight condemnation resolutions against two separate incidents of terrorism in Balochistan, allegations of terrorism made by India against Pakistan, India’s unilateral actions regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, Israeli attacks on Gaza and Iran, a statement by India’s Defence Minister concerning Sindh, and the use of foul language against a journalist by PTI leadership.
The lawmakers also expressed solidarity through two resolutions with victims of wildfires in Los Angeles, United States, and with Palestinians amid Israeli aggression.
In addition, the House passed six resolutions recommending specific actions to the federal government. These called for raising the upper age limit for the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination, taking measures against non-consensual camera recording of individuals particularly women, addressing honour killings, including Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s 11 August speech in educational curricula, adopting measures for population control, and officially recognizing former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto as a national martyr and reflecting his contributions in school curricula.
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How many resolutions were not voted upon?
A review of the National Assembly’s Orders of the Day shows that a total of 70 resolutions were placed on the regular or supplementary agenda during the year. Of these, 43 resolutions (61 percent) were not taken up for discussion or voting.
Among the resolutions that remained unaddressed, 40 (92 percent) were private members’ resolutions proposing policy recommendations on a range of governance issues. The remaining three resolutions (seven percent) were government-sponsored resolutions that sought extensions in the validity of ordinances for 120 days.
In addition, one resolution condemning remarks made by a sitting Member of the National Assembly was debated but was not put to the vote.
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Who moved the resolutions?
Of the 70 resolutions listed on the Assembly’s agenda during 2025, 56 were sponsored by private members and 14 by federal ministers.
Among private members, Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) lawmakers sponsored 28 resolutions, followed by independents affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (11), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (nine), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Pakistan (four), Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (two), and National Party (one).
Among government-sponsored resolutions, four were sponsored by the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs. Two resolutions each were sponsored by the ministers for Kashmir Affairs, Law and Justice, Interior, and Finance and Revenue. One resolution each was sponsored by the ministers for Federal Education and Professional Training, and Water Resources.
How many recommendations were implemented?
Under Rule 169 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, a copy of each resolution adopted by the House is to be forwarded to the relevant government division, which is required to inform the Assembly of the action taken within six months. However, during 2025, the status of actions taken on adopted resolutions was not shared with the House in any plenary sitting.
