The Senate was informed on Tuesday that aviation sector is being revamped to unlock its full potential.

Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif told the House during Question Hour that it will also involve the induction of new aircraft.

The Defence Minister stated PIA is in the process of privatization and the lucrative routes, previously suspended for the national flag carrier, are gradually being reopened.

He also mentioned that a team belonging to the United Kingdom is currently in Pakistan to assess the country's aviation safety standards. He said PIA flights to the UK are expected to resume soon.

Minister for Housing and Works Riaz Hussain Pirzada informed the House that work on stalled housing projects will commence within six months.

He expressed regret over the delay on these projects in the past and highlighted that the Pakistan Housing Authority has started handing over apartments to its members.

Meanwhile, three bills were also laid before the House today.

These included the Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants Amendment Bill, 2025, the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Amendment Bill, 2025 and the Emigration Amendment Bill, 2025.

The Senate passed the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2025.

It was moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.

In his remarks, the Law Minister said the bill is aimed at digitizing the whole system to align with the modern day requirements.

The Senate today also passed The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Amendment Bill, 2025.

It was moved by Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain.

In his remarks, Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain said the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Amendment Bill, 2025 is aimed at dealing with the issues on social media.

He assured it is not directed against the journalists of television and newspapers.

The Minister said the opposition was also engaged on the bill through the platforms of standing committees of both the National Assembly and the Senate.

Responding to a Calling Attention Notice, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the FBR was allowed to purchase vehicles for its field officers to enhance tax recovery.

He said no supplementary grant has been given to the FBR for the purchase of these vehicles rather the revenue collection body will meet this expenditure from its own budget.

The Senate session has now been prorogued.