Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency

The Senate passed 97 bills in 2025-26, a significant increase from 51 in 2024-25, but Pildat reported weakened institutional scrutiny, declining attendance, and a 23-month vacancy in 11 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senate seats. The 27th Constitution Amendment was passed rapidly within 24 hours, raising concerns about deliberative depth.

Pakistan's Parliament passed the Rs18.8 trillion FY27 budget 11 days after its presentation, incorporating 30 government-backed amendments while rejecting all opposition proposals. The process faced disruptions and protests, with calls for longer legislative debates to improve transparency and accountability. Recent progress includes increased parliamentary participation and technical support for budget scrutiny by the finance committee.

Pakistan’s parliament is criticized for low attendance and rubber-stamping government actions, with reports showing only 20% of members attending all sittings in May. Constitutional amendments, including the 26th and 27th, were passed with minimal debate and transparency, undermining judicial independence and parliamentary authority.