FATA reforms bill to be presented in parliament after consensus, NA told

FATA reforms bill to be presented in parliament after consensus, NA told

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmad has said the government desires to present FATA reforms bill in the parliament after developing consensus among all the parties.

Speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday, he said matters pertaining to FATA reforms bill and constitutional amendment for delimitation of constituencies will be sorted out through dialogue with the parties.

He said it has always been effort of the government to take guidance from the parliament on important matters.

Earlier, Opposition Leader Khurshid Shah said the opposition will continue its protest unless the FATA reforms bill is presented before the house for approval.

Meanwhile, responding to a Call Attention Notice, Parliamentary Secretary on Finance, Rana Muhammad Afzal said the government has always taken steps aimed at protecting the farmers' community.