ISLAMABAD: The last session of Senate is likely to commence on Feb 27 and will continue till the retirement of half of its members on March 11.

Sources in the government and the opposition told Dawn that the senators had been informally intimated about the government plan to convene the session, which would be the farewell session for those retiring next month after completing their six-year term.

Polling to elect new senators in the national and provincial assemblies is scheduled to be held on March 5. Thus, the Senate session will provide an opportunity to members to discuss the election process and its likely outcome.

During the 12th parliamentary year, which began on March 12 last year, the Senate passed 10 bills, including the controversial amendment which paved the way for the creation of military courts.

The data obtained from the Senate Secretariat shows that last year assed 10 resolutions were passed by the members on national and international issues.

The house witnessed introduction of 12 bills, including eight private members’ bills. Five bills were sent to the upper house by the National Assembly.