PA holds Commonwealth moot from 6th

LAHORE:For the first time in history, the Punjab Assembly is set to host the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Asia and Southeast Asia Regional Conference, which will take place in Lahore from February 6 to 8.

According to a press release issued on Monday, the prestigious international event will bring together over 100 parliamentary representatives from 20 countries, including 13 speakers, 4 deputy speakers, and one chairman.

Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan conducted a special visit to the assembly to assess the conference preparations and finalise the arrangements. On this occasion, he emphasised that "this conference is a remarkable opportunity to enhance global parliamentary cooperation and highlight Pakistan’s parliamentary identity on an international level."

The conference to be held in the historic Punjab Assembly will focus on parliamentary democracy, transparent legislation, and accountability. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) was established in 1911 and currently consists of 180 parliaments from 56 countries. Punjab Assembly has been a proud member of this organisation since 1954. The conference will witness the participation of delegates from Sri Lanka, the Maldives, the United Kingdom, Zambia, Malaysia, and several other nations.