KP body reviews key legal reforms across multiple sectors to strengthen governance

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Apr, 2026) A high-level meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Legislative Committee, chaired by Provincial Minister for Law, Human Rights and Parliamentary Affairs Aftab Alam on Tuesday reviewed a set of proposed legal reforms aimed at strengthening governance, regulatory frameworks, and public service delivery in the province.

The meeting, held here, brought together senior officials including Provincial Finance Minister Muzammil Aslam, along with representatives from the Law, Health, Transport, Social Welfare, and Revenue departments, said an official release.

Participants examined proposed amendments to several key laws, including the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women Act 2016, the Motor Vehicle Ordinance 1965 in relation to vehicles used by educational institutions, the KP River Protection framework, and the Medical Teaching Institutions Reforms Act 2025.

Discussions on women’s rights legislation focused on revisions to Section 15A, while environmental governance remained central to deliberations on river protection laws.

Officials reviewed proposals to address encroachments along rivers and canals, with suggestions to distinguish between different categories of violations and expand the legal framework to cover additional notified rivers.

Transport safety also featured prominently, with the committee considering regulatory changes to improve the safety standards of vehicles operated by private educational institutions. The need to incorporate protections for seasonal waterways into environmental legislation was also highlighted.

Speaking during the meeting, Aftab Alam underscored the government’s intent to align legislative processes with evolving public needs, particularly in areas such as women’s protection, environmental sustainability, transport regulation, and healthcare reforms.

The committee emphasized expediting the finalization of draft amendments for submission to the provincial cabinet and assembly, while maintaining transparency, inter-departmental coordination, and a focus on public interest.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to strengthening the rule of law and improving institutional effectiveness through targeted legal reforms.