ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to convene sessions of both the National Assembly and the Senate, with a formal summary sent to the President for approval, according to sources.

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said that a summary has been sent to the President for convening sessions of both houses of Parliament.

He said, “A summary has been sent to summon the National Assembly and Senate sessions.” He added that the National Assembly is proposed to meet on June 10 at 5pm, while a separate summary has been forwarded for the Senate session at 4pm the same day.

He further said that the federal budget is likely to be presented on June 12. In indirect remarks, he indicated that the government had moved the proposals for parliamentary sittings in line with the budget schedule, adding that the sessions are expected to be held ahead of the annual financial announcement.

The move comes ahead of the federal budget, which is now expected to be presented on June 12, government sources added. Officials said the parliamentary sittings are being scheduled in line with constitutional requirements ahead of the budget announcement, allowing lawmakers to review key legislative and fiscal matters.

Further details regarding the agenda of both sessions are expected to be issued after presidential approval of the summary.