The Senate of Pakistan has approved a series of significant legislative changes, passing four key amendment bills on Friday that impact the country’s armed forces and the highest judicial body. The upper house endorsed the Pakistan Army Amendment Bill, 2025, the Pakistan Air Force Amendment Bill, 2025, the Pakistan Navy Amendment Bill, 2025, and the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Bill, 2025.
The legislative initiatives for the armed forces were presented by senior cabinet members. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar introduced the amendments for the Pakistan Army and Air Force, while Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif tabled the corresponding bill for the Pakistan Navy.
The judicial reform legislation, titled the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Bill, 2025, was presented to the House for its consideration by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry.
In other proceedings, the Senate was briefed on the government”s establishment of a “Trade Dispute Resolution Commission.” Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan informed the chamber during Question Hour that the new body is designed to offer an efficient and transparent mechanism for settling commercial disagreements.
Khan further stated that to ensure the commission”s effective operation, qualified professionals from a variety of backgrounds have been appointed to serve on it.
The government’s fiscal strategy was also a topic of discussion, with Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani confirming a concentrated effort on broadening the national tax base. He conveyed that the administration is striving to create a more balanced tax system where all sectors contribute their appropriate share.