The subcommittee debated the bill on Monday, subsequently forwarding its approval to the main standing committee.

Senator Anusha Rahman expressed a need for further information before committing to a position on the bill, stating a desire to understand the Election Commission’s perspective and whether seat allocation can be based on area.

Her comments were met with a sarcastic remark from Senator Hamid Khan , who noted the swiftness of the decision compared to the debate surrounding the 26th Amendment.

The bill now awaits further consideration by the House.