Overview of 40^th Session of The National Assembly

In 5 (55.55%) out of 9 sittings of the National Assembly during 40th session, quorum was pointed out and 4 (44.44%) sittings were adjourned though on average 224 (65.50%) MNAs marked attendance in the session. Quorum was pointed out 7 times throughout the session. On January 12, quorum was pointed out 3 times. First time quorum was pointed out at 1.04 pm and the proceedings were suspended due to non-availability of required number of MNAs in the session. The proceedings began at 2.02 pm. Quorum was again pointed out at 3.10 pm and the House was in order. Quorum was pointed out again at 5.22 pm for the third time and proceedings were adjourned as required number of MNAs were not present in the House. It must be noted that 280 MNAs had marked their attendance on January 12. The sitting held on January 17 was also adjourned due to lack of quorum where 106 MNAs were recorded as present. Similarly the sitting held on January 18 was adjourned due to lack of quorum where 163 MNAs were recorded as present. Sitting held on January 19 was also adjourned due to lack of quorum where 162 MNAs were recorded as present.