Times Report
PESHAWAR: An important meeting of the Legislative Committee was held under the chairmanship of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Human Rights Aftab Alam where several key draft laws and policy matters were discussed in detail.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Higher Education Meena khan Afridi, Adviser to the Chief Minister on Finance Muzzamil Aslam Advocate General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Faisal Uthmankhel ,Senior Member Board of Revenue, Secretary Law Department, Secretary Minerals Department, Chief Commissioner Commissionerate of Minerals, Chairman Higher Education Regulatory Authority, officials of the Law and Finance Departments, officers from the Advocate General’s Office, and representatives of other relevant departments.
The committee held a clause-by-clause discussion on the KP Land Acquisition Act 2025. The proposed amendments aimed at making the land acquisition process transparent, fair, and people-friendly were reviewed, and emphasis was placed on ensuring timely and adequate compensation to affected individuals.
The committee also reconsidered the decision of the CCL regarding the “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Insaf Female & Orphan Education Card Endowment Fund Bill, 2025.” Legal and administrative aspects of the proposed fund for promoting higher education among female students and orphan students were thoroughly examined, and recommendations were formulated to make it more effective.
Similarly, the draft KP Registration & Function of the Private Educational Institutions (Amendment) Act, 2025 was discussed. The meeting agreed on strengthening the legal framework for the registration, monitoring, and improvement of educational standards in private institutions to safeguard the rights of parents and students.
The committee also deliberated on the KP Excise Duty on Minerals (Labour Welfare) Act, 2021, considering effective implementation and necessary amendments to ensure the welfare of workers associated with the minerals sector.
Addressing the meeting, Minister for Law Aftab Alam stated that the government is committed to aligning the legislative process with modern requirements while prioritizing public interest. He directed the relevant departments to finalize all proposed amendments in accordance with constitutional requirements and public needs and present them in the next meeting so they may proceed through the formal approval process.
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