Budget Session of 13th Parliament ends after 26 working days

The session records 10 bills passed and several key parliamentary activities

The second session of the 13th Parliament and the 2026-27 budget session have ended.

Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal read out President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s prorogation order on Wednesday evening, formally closing the session.

The session began on Jun 7 and ran for 26 working days. The budget was presented on Jun 11 and passed on Jun 30.

General discussions on the budget lasted 14 working days, with 316 lawmakers taking part in 48 hours and 51 minutes of debate.

Ten government bills were passed during the session.

A total of 715 notices were submitted under Rule 71, with 24 accepted and discussions held on 22. Lawmakers also discussed 125 notices under Rule 71(A).

Eleven committees, including a special committee on constitutional amendments, were formed.