ISLAMABAD, Jan. 27 -- President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday gave his assent to seven bills passed by parliament, including several that had earlier drawn controversy, turning them into law shortly before departing for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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The president had last month returned the legislation unsigned after it was passed by both the Senate and the National Assembly. Following this, a joint sitting of parliament was convened, which reapproved key bills and sent them back to the presidency for assent.

According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the approved laws include the National Tariff Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Export ...