Govt, Opposition agree on initial clauses for ToRs

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Government and Opposition have agreed on initial clauses for Terms of References (ToRs) while the joint opposition has also withdrawn two out of 15 questions.

As per details, the second meeting of the Parliamentary Committee tasked to frame terms of reference for investigation into Panama Papers was held in Islamabad.

The committee reviewed the TORs earlier submitted separately by the government and the opposition parties.

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said agreement has been reached on the preamble of the ToRs. He said the committee will formally start framing the ToRs from tomorrow.

Talking to the media after the meeting, Khawaja Saad Rafique expressed confidence the opposition and the government will definitely reach consensus ToRs for investigation into Panama Papers.

Aitizaz Ahsan, who is also member of the parliamentary committee, told newsmen the opposition members are participating in the proceedings of the committee with an open heart and mind.