Islamabad: The National Assembly was informed today (Wednesday) a proactive approach is being pursued by the government to sign more agreements with countries in the European Union for export of skilled manpower.
Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development Chaudhary Salik Hussain told the house that about 1.3 million people went abroad for employment over the last three years.
He said we are focusing on the skill development of the youth.
Parliamentary Secretary Dr Darshan told the house that a sewerage treatment plant has been proposed in the Federal Capital to collect and treat wastewater before it enters Rawal Lake.
He said the unplanned development along the banks of Korang River is contributing to the pollution of Rawal Dam.
He said wetlands have been constructed to reduce contamination. He said that before the water is supplied to Rawalpindi, it undergoes treatment at the water filtration plant being managed by Small Dam Organization under the Irrigation Department.
The House today passed “The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (Implementation) Bill, 2024.”
Besides, “The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2025”, “The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025” and “The Digital Nation (Amendment) Bill, 2024” were introduced in the House.
The Chair referred the bills to the Standing Committees concerned.