PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to withdraw all controversial provisions from the provincial law governing the perks and privileges of members of the provincial assembly, saying the legislation will be restored in line with the 1988 Act.
According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Shafi Jan, the decision was made during a meeting of the provincial cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati also attended the meeting via video link.
Shafi Jan said the decision to remove all objectionable clauses was taken on the instructions of the chief minister and in consultation with the speaker.
He added that the disputed provisions would be eliminated and the law would be amended to conform with the 1988 Act in order to address public concerns.
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The information adviser said an important meeting would be held on Monday, during which all parliamentary leaders would be taken into confidence to ensure broad-based consultation before a final decision is made.
Shafi Jan further stated that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government was formed on the basis of the public mandate and would not make any decision that failed to reflect the aspirations of the people.
He also said the government would carefully consider concerns raised by journalists and the public and take appropriate steps in light of the feedback.