Joint parliament session: What important policies will be announced?

President Asif Ali Zardari will address a joint session of parliament to mark the beginning of the new parliamentary year today.

National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq will preside over the joint session of parliament while the president will present the government’s one-year performance to the public.

The joint session will be attended by the chiefs of the three armed forces, chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, members of the National Assembly and Senate and other concerned officials. Security has been tightened on the occasion, the presidency said.

The government’s policies and future plans will be reviewed during the 14th session of the country’s 16th National Assembly.

President Zardari’s speech will meet the constitutional requirement of the presidential address to the joint session and will also include various proposals for public welfare.

Speeches and announcements will cover aspects of national politics, foreign affairs, economy and public welfare. The president may also announce a public relief package. Proposals to improve legislation will also be presented in parliament.