Khyber Pakhtunkhwa forms committee to review 74 laws passed under PTI

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to carry out a comprehensive review of laws passed during the tenure of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. Official sources told Daily Times that the Law Department has formed a dedicated committee for the purpose.

According to Express News, the review has begun after governor's rule in the province. The committee will examine 74 laws that were passed by the provincial assembly. Both outlets reported the decision.

The laws under review concern 20 provincial government departments, as well as prosecution services, public universities and medical teaching institutions. The committee will also re-examine the rules on the powers, privileges and allowances of elected members of the provincial assembly.

The committee has been instructed to submit a detailed report and recommendations to senior officials within seven days. During its evaluation it will consult legal advisors and departmental heads, Daily Times reported.

Information Advisor Samar Haroon Bilour said many laws passed in the PTI period were adopted in great haste and without transparency. He said correcting and re-examining such laws is now a key priority for the government.

Daily Times reported that Bilour also said the government is evaluating controversial laws that were passed hastily, and that it plans to align existing laws with constitutional guidelines and democratic principles.

When the committee finishes its work, the provincial cabinet will review its final findings before deciding whether any laws should be revoked or modified. The reports do not name specific laws that may be affected, and they give no date for the cabinet's decision.