ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee of National Assembly on Human Rights on Thursday unanimously passed the National Commission for Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (government bill) without any amendments.
The committee also unanimously recommended the passage of National Commission on the Rights of Child (Amendment) Bill, 2025, moved by MNA Sehar Kamran, with certain amendments. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Zahra Wadood Fatemi MNA.
The objective of the National Commission for Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025 is to bring clarity to the existing legislation and define the scope of authority exercised by the Federation. The amendment follows the direction of the federal cabinet in light of the Supreme Court judgment (PLD 2016 SC 808).
Sehar Kamran briefed the committee on her National Commission on the Rights of Child (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was clubbed with a similar bill moved by MNA Amir Naveed Jeeva and subsequently approved by the committee. The bill seeks to remove representation from the Fata, following the 25th Constitutional Amendment. It also introduces a fixed timeframe for the preparation and submission of the commission’s annual report to parliament and its public release. Furthermore, it mandates all executive authorities at the federal and provincial levels to assist the commission in fulfilling its functions under the Act. Collectively, the amendments aim to strengthen the commission’s capacity to perform its role more effectively.
The committee expressed concern over the devastating floods but appreciated the NDMA’s timely relief efforts. It directed the authority to continue its support until full rehabilitation is achieved, ensuring close coordination with provincial governments and NGOs to deliver aid effectively.