The Senate was informed today [Friday] that government is taking steps to make small airports of the country operational.

Speaking during Question Hour, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan said commercial traffic stands suspended at different airports due to non-availability of commercial airlines.

State Minister assured there will be no discrimination with any province regarding commencement of domestic flight operation.        

Meanwhile, the House passed “The State Bank of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill, 2022” today.

The bill laid by Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, aimed at provision of necessary operational and financial autonomy to the State Bank to enhance transparency and strengthening accountability.    

The House also passed “The National Metrology Institute of Pakistan Bill, 2022” which was laid by Minister for Science and Technology Syed Shibli Faraz.

Earlier, at the outset of the session, the Houseunder the chair of Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani offered Fateha for the soldiers, martyred in a terrorist attack in Balochistan's Kech district.

The House will now meet again on Monday at 3:30pm.