Reform dialogue resumes; formation of police commission among agenda
The proposal for formation of the police commission was not among the 166 reform issues discussed in the first-round dialogue, but this new proposal has been placed considering its necessity to ensure the professionalism and accountability of the police force.
The National Consensus Commission started the 19th day of its second-round dialogue with political parties this morning (27 July) to reach a decision on important reform issues, including the formation of a police commission.
The discussion started at around 11:10am at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital with NCC Vice Chair Ali Riaz presiding.
Two other important issues - fundamental principles of the State and expansion of basic rights of the citizens - are being discussed in the 19th session of the second-round dialogue.
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The proposal for formation of the police commission was not among the 166 reform issues discussed in the first-round dialogue, but this new proposal has been placed considering its necessity to ensure the professionalism and accountability of the police force.
Some 30 political parties are taking part in the talks to present their respective positions on the proposed reforms.
The Consensus Commission aims to finalise a unified stance on key reform proposals by 31 July after completing discussions on some 20 major reform issues during the ongoing second-round dialogue.
On 2 June, Chief Adviser and Commission Chairman Muhammad Yunus inaugurated the second-round of dialogues.
Formed on 15 February 2025, under the leadership of CA Yunus, the Commission was tasked with forging a unified national stance on crucial state reforms.
The Commission held its first-round talks with the political parties and alliances between 20 March and 19 May.
