Punjab Assembly

A resolution submitted to the Punjab Assembly seeks to ban dual nationals from government jobs, citing concerns over allegiance and access to sensitive information. The resolution, moved by PML-N MPA Amjad Ali Javed, references an investigative report claiming 24,000 government employees hold dual nationality and urges legislative action to prohibit such appointments. Similar calls were made by JUI-F MNA Noor Alam Khan regarding bureaucrats.

The Punjab Assembly has submitted a resolution seeking a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under 16 without parental consent, citing concerns over cyberbullying, online sexual abuse, and digital addiction. The proposal recommends federal legislation requiring parental consent through age-verification systems and mandates social media companies to enhance child safety measures.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a second meeting in a week to discuss legislative issues, emphasizing inclusive legislation and mutual coordination between treasury and opposition members. They addressed prison reforms and the Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, 2026, while also praising initiatives like the 'Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar' scheme.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan to address controversies involving the scrutiny of police conduct and a disputed bill. The meeting aimed to resolve misunderstandings and reaffirm collaboration between the two officials.

The Punjab Assembly debated the controversial Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, 2026, with the opposition accusing it of violating constitutional rights and freedom of expression. The bill, which includes provisions for electronic tracking of habitual criminals and specialized committees to address public safety, has been criticized for expanding executive authority and limiting judicial oversight.

The Punjab government has notified the VB-G RAM G scheme, marking a U-turn from a previous stance. In December 2025, the Bhagwant Mann government convened a special Punjab Assembly session that unanimously passed a resolution against the VB-G RAM G Act.

Punjab will present its Rs5.3 trillion tax-free budget for 2026-27 today, featuring allocations for development projects, salaries, pensions, and new institutions. Balochistan's budget session will follow tomorrow. The budget includes proposals for the Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital and Mian Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering and Technology.

A Punjab Assembly committee tasked with reviewing the Lahore Gymkhana Club’s lease of state land has not met since its initial sitting in September 2024, despite being given two months to submit its report. The committee aims to assess the lease’s legality, compliance with rent policies, unauthorized structures, and financial implications, with valuation reports highlighting a significant discrepancy between the club’s low rent and the land’s market value.