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ADP announces $330m additional assistance to Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an additional $330 million in financial assistance for Pakistan’s social protection program. The support aims to strengthen the country’s efforts to uplift vulnerable communities, especially women and their families. According to the ADB, this expanded initiative will benefit around 9.3 million individuals across Pakistan. The primary focus … Read more

Governor Sindh returns another bill to Sindh Assembly 

Governor
  • Governor returned Sindh Social Protection Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023.
  • He raised objections to bill using powers conferred under Section 116(2)(b).
  • Governor Sindh Kaman Tessori said that this matter should be reviewed.

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori has sent back the Sindh Social Protection Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023 raising objections.

According to the details, another bill of the previous government was sent back by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori after objecting. The governor returned the Sindh Social Protection Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023.

He raised objections to the bill using the powers conferred under Section 116(2)(b) of the Constitution.

The Sindh Governor objected and said that in the amendment made in Section (3), education, experience, and tenure were not mentioned in nominating the Vice-Chairperson by the Chief Minister. It would be improper practice.

Kamran Tessori further said that extending the fixed term of 4 years to an indefinite term in Section 9 and extending it by another 2 years is against the pre-defined transparent appointment procedure.

He said that reducing the experience of the Chief Executive Officer from 20 years to 15 years and changing the post from 20 grade to 19/20 grade will make a difference in the performance of the said officer.

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