A high-profile Pakistan Senate delegation on Wednesday held a very constructive and cordial meeting with Lord QurbanHussain and British MP YasmeenQureshi in London. The delegation comprising Senator KhalidaAteeb, Senator AbidaAzeem, Senator KeshooBai, and Additional Secretary Hafeez Sheikh in a spirit of collaboration delved into matters of mutual interest during the interactive session.
The Senate delegation provided a comprehensive overview of Pakistan’s electoral system, shedding light on the composition of both the National Assembly and the Senate, with a particular focus on the representation of women through special seats.
In turn, British parliamentarians shared insights into the intricacies of their parliamentary and electoral systems, emphasizing the process of becoming a member of the British House of Lords.
The meeting, conducted in a friendly atmosphere, resulted in a mutual understanding of the respective parliamentary structures. Both sides expressed their commitment to fostering closer ties between the two parliaments, emphasizing the importance of enhancing inter-parliamentary cooperation.
