The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has unanimously approved the Members of Parliament Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a proposal to issue blue passports to the dependent children of members of Parliament. The move is part of a broader amendment aimed at updating the benefits and privileges available to lawmakers.

The bill was reviewed during a committee meeting chaired by Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman. Senator Abdul Qadir presented the proposed amendments, which received unanimous support from committee members before moving to the next stage of the legislative process.

One of the key provisions of the amendment allows dependent children of members of Parliament to receive blue passports. The proposal has attracted attention due to its potential impact on parliamentary privileges and the benefits extended to lawmakers’ families.

The committee discussed the proposed changes in detail before endorsing the bill. Following the committee’s approval, the legislation will proceed through the remaining parliamentary process before it can become law. Final implementation will depend on approval by both houses of Parliament and subsequent presidential assent.

Blue passports in Pakistan are generally issued to government officials and individuals traveling on official government assignments. The proposed amendment seeks to extend this facility to the dependent children of elected lawmakers, reflecting changes to the existing framework governing parliamentary allowances and privileges.

Supporters of the proposal argue that it aligns with the official status and responsibilities of members of Parliament. Meanwhile, the amendment is also expected to generate public discussion regarding the scope of official privileges and how they should be applied to lawmakers and their immediate families.

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior continues to review legislative proposals related to governance, immigration, and internal affairs, with the latest amendment forming part of ongoing efforts to revise the Members of Parliament Salaries and Allowances Act.

As the bill advances through Parliament, further debate may determine whether any additional amendments are introduced before the legislation receives final approval. If enacted, the new provisions will formally extend eligibility for blue passports to the dependent children of members of Parliament.