
The National Assembly was informed today that a comprehensive programme is being implemented for the early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis.
Responding to a Calling Attention Notice, Parliamentary Secretary for National Health Services Nelson Azeem said teams conduct door-to-door visits to identify tuberculosis patients and ensure their timely treatment.
He said the treatment for tuberculosis is available at the level of basic health units. He said these efforts are helping reduce the number of tuberculosis cases and deaths.
Petroleum Levy and Climate Support Levy Amendment Bill, 2026 and the Railway Board Bill, 2026, were laid before the House today.
The House today adopted a resolution extending the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority Amendment Ordinance, 2026 for a further period of one hundred and twenty days.
It was moved by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary.
The House today passed three bills. These included: National College of Arts Institute Amendment Bill, 2025, The Centre for Clinical Psychology Centres Amendment Bill, 2026 and The Area Study Centres Amendment Bill, 2026.