MQM tables new provinces' bill in NA

Deputy Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi headed the NA session on Tuesday.MQM member Waseem Akhtar presented Twentieth Amendment Bill 2012 demanding the creation of Saraiki and Hazara provinces.Federal Minister Khursheed Shah said that the government has no objection over the bill.During session, giving remarks over ht visa issuance to Pakistani-nationals, Parliamentary Secretary for Interior Rai Mujtaba Kharral said the ministry was ready to issue the 10-year validity passports; however, option of 5-year passport will also be kept functional to facilitate those who go for shorts visits and business tours.