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🇵🇰 Pakistan Parliament News Update – July 2025
Introduction
Pakistan’s Parliament has been particularly active in July 2025, with key bills, resolutions, and parliamentary maneuvers impacting national and international affairs. Key milestones include adoption of the federal budget, notable legal revisions, and altering geopolitical attitudes.

Federal Budget 2025–26 Passed

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   On June 26, 2025, the National Assembly enacted the Finance Bill 2025, greenlighting a fiscal plan totaling Rs 17.57 trillion Arab News PK
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   Wikipedia +2 Dawn +2 . Key highlights: Income tax exemption level raised to Rs 1.2 million/year, up from Rs 600k and backed by PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
   Dawn +1 Dawn +1 . Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) funding rose by 20%. Amendments limited FBR—the tax authority—by limiting its arrest powers to post-fraud investigation phases
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   Dawn +2 . PPP’s support arose from acceptance of its ideas, while opposing parties highlighted concerns over budget deficit levels.

Parliament Steps Up Legal Reforms

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   A. Senate Votes to Abolish Death Penalty in Select Crimes
   On July 20, the Senate approved a motion to repeal the death sentence for two terrible offenses—public stripping of women and sheltering hijackers—replacing it with life imprisonment. Activists believe the revision conforms with human rights requirements set by the EU’s GSP+ trading regime
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   Arab News +1 . B. Anti-Trafficking and Emigration Amendments
   Earlier in the year, Parliament amended rules to combat human trafficking, organized begging, and illegal migration. These amendments include: Sweeping anti-trafficking updates Increased penalty for smuggling migrants Mandatory jail sentences for emigration-related actions
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Strengthened Parliamentary Majority & Looming Constitutional Debates

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   A ruling coalition led by PML‑N obtained a two-thirds majority in early July after securing reserved seats from the Election Commission, following Supreme Court directions Wikipedia +2 Arab News +2 Dawn +2 . This substantial majority permits the coalition to press constitutional and structural reforms. Parliament is also considering the structure and timing of bill assents through Article 143 references—debate on which is likely later this week
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2. New Authority to Regulate Digital Assets
   On July 8, the government formed the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) under the Virtual Assets Ordinance, 2025. Chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, this committee will govern bitcoin and digital assets—marking a huge step toward formalizing a fast-evolving industry
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Monsoon Session Agenda: Stormy Debates Ahead

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   The Monsoon Session opened July 21 amid high hopes and bitter political conflicts. Opposition parties are urging Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to address: Former US President Donald Trump’s assertion regarding the “shooting down of five jets”—deemed a “Trump missile”—and its consequences
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   The Times of India +4 . The Operation Sindoor ceasefire dispute and worries concerning the Election Commission’s voter list integrity
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   The Times of India +1 . The parliamentary calendar also contains an estimated eight new laws on themes such as sports governance and geo-heritage protection TaxTMI .
2. Provincial Legislature Activity
   In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, numerous measures were introduced earlier—covering finance, climate action, legal aid, and teacher regulations Pakp . While less seismic than federal efforts, these reflect provincial impetus in sectoral reforms.

International Resolutions and Diplomatic Posturing

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   Earlier this year on April 14, the National Assembly voted a unanimous resolution criticizing Israeli operations in Gaza and demanding rapid aid and ceasefire enforcement
   The Indian Express +15 Dawn +15 Pakp +15 Arab News . Such gestures affirm Parliament’s continuous commitment with global humanitarian problems.
2. Security Reforms and Political Strains
   In June 2025, Pakistan planned a makeover of its tribal frontier constabulary into a Federal Constabulary—a move portrayed as boosting internal security ahead of PTI-led protests—but denounced by some as a dangerous tool of political repression
   The Library of Congress +1 Pakp +1 reuters.com . Occurring in the backdrop, the failure of PTI-PML‑N discussions and restarted protests depict a parliament increasingly under pressure to maintain stability Wikipedia

Conclusion

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   Pakistan’s Parliament in July 2025 is at a key crossroads. With a two-thirds majority, the government is pushing huge initiatives—from the Rs 17.6 trillion budget and legal reforms, to pioneering crypto regulation. Yet opposition voices are loud, seeking answers on cross-border claims, electoral integrity, and human freedoms. What to watch for next: Implementation of budget clauses and constitutional amendments Final passage of death-penalty abolition and virtual asset legislation PM’s reaction to demands at the Monsoon Session Outcomes of Senate/NA debates on Trump’s assertions and Operation Sindoor The coming weeks are key. Parliament’s productivity and transparency will affect how Pakistan navigates domestic transformation and exterior diplomacy in the latter half of 2025. Latest Parliament News Pakistan July 2025 Arab News Rights campaigners celebrate Pakistan Senate proposal to remove death punishment for two offences.