PPP launches filibuster on contentious bills at plenary session on Monday

Indeed the main opposition People Power Party has responded by launching a filibuster at today's plenary session.

Convening shortly after 2 PM the parties processed non-contentious bills ahead of the high-profile bills that the PPP has strongly opposed including amendments to broadcasting and commercial acts as well as the so-called "Yellow Envelope Bill" that limits employer action on striking union members.

With a filibuster in action only one bill the broadcasting reform bill is likely to pass before the current extraordinary session ends on Tuesday as current parliamentary law guarantees at least 24 hours of debate.

The remaining bills will likely carry over to the August session.