The Senate was informed today that government is taking concrete measures to empower the youth under Benazir Hunarmand Programme.

Responding to a question, Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Syed Imran Ahmad Shah said BISP beneficiaries who relocate to another district may update their records by submitting a Change-of-Address form at the nearest BISP office.

The Senate today passed the Transfer of Railways Amendment Bill, 2025. While, the three bills were laid before the House. These included: The Travel Agencies (Amendment) Bill 2026; The Pakistan Tourist Guides (Amendment) Bill 2026 and The Pakistan Hotels and Restaurants (Amendment) Bill 2026.

The Chair referred the bills to the Standing Committees concerned. The House also passed a resolution paying tribute to late Senator Brig. (R) John Kenneth Williams who passed away on 23rd of December last year.

Meanwhile, the newly elected Senator Abid Sher Ali took the oath of office today. The chair administered the oath to him.

Earlier, at the outset, the House observed one minute of silence for those who died in G-7, Islamabad gas leak explosion.

The House has now been adjourned to meet again on Monday at 04:00 PM.