The Senate was informed on Tuesday that work on the M-6 Motorway project from Sukkur to Hyderabad will be started this year. Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan told the House during the Question Hour that this Motorway will be extended to Karachi. He said this is the most important road project and is amongst the priorities of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He said its completion will immensely benefit the economy.Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar told the House that government is focusing on promoting various sports in order to exploit the potential of the youth. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar informed the House, in a written reply, that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is developing a comprehensive consular policy through stakeholder consultations for Pakistanis imprisoned in foreign jails. He said while this policy is being formulated, Pakistan continues to protect its citizens abroad through established international frameworks. Ishaq Dar said our consular officers visit Pakistani nationals, who are in prison or in detention and arrange legal representation for them. The Senate today passed the National Commission on the Status of Women Amendment Bill, 2025. It was moved by Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)