ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly has approved the Defence Forces Act 2026 following federal cabinet approval. The house also passed amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010.
Both bills were presented during a National Assembly session in Islamabad. Opposition lawmakers staged a walkout during the proceedings.
The two bills were later approved through a majority vote. The legislation now moves forward after securing approval from the lower house.
Earlier, the federal cabinet had approved both draft bills. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the cabinet meeting in Islamabad.
The cabinet approved the proposed Defence Forces Act 2026 during the meeting. It also approved amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010.
According to the government, the Defence Forces Act 2026 forms part of changes introduced through the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
The legislation seeks to establish a legal framework linked to the recent constitutional changes. The government presented the bill as part of the wider legislative process.
The National Assembly session witnessed opposition resistance to the bills. Opposition members walked out before the voting process took place.
Despite the walkout, the government secured enough support to pass both pieces of legislation. The bills were approved by a majority of lawmakers present.
The National Command Authority Act amendments were also approved during the same proceedings. The amendments relate to the existing legal framework governing the authority.
The government has been advancing legislation following changes made under the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The latest bills are part of that broader process.
The approval marks an important legislative development for the country’s defence-related legal framework. Further procedural steps will follow as required under parliamentary rules.
The Defence Forces Act 2026 was first approved at the cabinet level. Its passage through the National Assembly represents the next major stage.
The government has described the legislation as necessary to align existing laws with constitutional changes. The opposition, however, expressed its disagreement through the walkout.
The passage of both bills highlights the government’s legislative priorities. Defence and national security laws remain important areas of parliamentary activity.
The National Assembly’s approval came after the cabinet had already endorsed the proposed legislation. The government can now proceed with the remaining constitutional requirements.
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Further developments are expected as the bills move through the remaining legislative process. The implementation timeline will depend on completion of all required formalities.
