Islamabad: The National Assembly of Pakistan completed 87 percent of its scheduled agenda during its second parliamentary year (March 2025 to February 2026), reflecting improved efficiency and punctuality, according to the Annual Performance Report released by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN).

The report noted that the Assembly held 11 sessions comprising 84 sittings, with 87 percent of total time recorded as productive floor time. Average delays in the start of sittings decreased significantly to 17 minutes, compared to 44 minutes in the previous year, indicating improved procedural discipline.

However, parliamentary proceedings remained heavily influenced by points of order, which consumed over 17 percent of total time, exceeding the duration of formal legislative debates. The report also highlighted that Rule 288 was invoked 30 times to expedite legislative business.

On legislative output, the Assembly passed 67 bills, including government, private members' bills, and ordinances. A significant portion of legislation focused on administrative matters, while several bills were passed with minimal deliberation, including some approved on the same day of introduction.

In terms of oversight, 1,961 questions were submitted with a 91 percent response rate, though Question Hour was held in only 35 out of 51 scheduled sittings. Additionally, 34 percent of Calling Attention Notices were not addressed.

The report also highlighted gender participation trends, noting stronger engagement by female members, while pointing out gaps in oversight, attendance disparities, and inactive members. FAFEN called for stronger legislative scrutiny and improved use of parliamentary time to strengthen democratic governance.