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After a decade-long hiatus: 18th speakers’ conference in parliament house to start on 18th

NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will oversee this important forum

By Asim Yasin
December 17, 2024
A representational image showing the outside view of the the parliament building in Islamabad. — APP/File
A representational image showing the outside view of the the parliament building in Islamabad. — APP/File

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat will host the 18th Speakers’ Conference in the Parliament House, Islamabad, from December 18 to 20, 2024, after a decade-long hiatus.

This conference highlights the commitment of National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq to enhancing parliamentary collaboration and addressing pressing legislative challenges. It is noteworthy that the last such conference was held in 2014. After a long gap, the event is now scheduled for December 19 and 20, 2024. This conference will bring together the speakers and presiding officers from Pakistan’s legislative bodies, along with their parliamentary delegations, to deliberate on a common vision for legislative progress and improvement.

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who previously chaired the 17th Speakers’ Conference in 2014, will again oversee this important forum. This demonstrates his decade-long commitment to advancing legislative practices in Pakistan. The conference aims to empower parliamentary institutions to better address current and future challenges while fostering stronger cooperation across all levels of government.