Key Takeaways
- National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology deferred the Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill 2026.
- MNA Sadiq Ali Memon expressed concerns over the government's lack of consultation with the party.
- Committee chairman urged the government to address coalition partners' concerns or withdraw the bill.
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology has once again delayed the Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill 2026, marking the third time the bill has been deferred.
During the committee meeting, Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Sadiq Ali Memon stated that the government had not taken the party into confidence regarding the proposed amendments.
Memon further noted that the Pakistan Peoples Party’s legislative committee had not yet issued any instructions on the bill, highlighting the need for better communication between the government and its coalition partners.
Committee Chairman emphasized that the legislation is being deferred for the third time and called on the government to resolve the issue with its coalition partners.
He suggested that the government should either take its allies into confidence on the bill or withdraw it, to ensure the bill moves forward.
The latest delay means that the Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill 2026 will not progress from the committee until the concerns raised by members and coalition partners are adequately addressed.
This ongoing delay underscores the challenges in legislative processes within the coalition government, where consensus and transparency are crucial for the smooth functioning of the parliament.
