Islamabad, December 17, 2025: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday gave his assent to several important legislative bills on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, following their passage by both houses of Parliament.
According to an official statement, the president signed into law the Qanun-e-Shahadat (Law of Evidence) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the King Hamad University of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences Bill, 2025.
President Zardari also approved the National Commission for Minorities Rights Bill, 2025, which aims to protect, empower and promote the development of religious minority communities across the country through various legal and institutional measures.
However, the president returned the Daanish Schools Authority Bill, 2025, to the prime minister for reconsideration, citing the need for consultation with provincial governments.
In his observations, President Zardari noted that prior consultation with the relevant provinces was essential for the establishment of Daanish Schools, as education falls within the provincial domain following the 18th Constitutional Amendment.
The bill has been sent back to the prime minister for review and further action in light of the president’s recommendations.
