The National Assembly concluded a debate on the proposed election law, during which almost all opposition parties raised objections over various clauses of the bill.

Expressing his anger at the opposition, the law minister asked why the objections were not raised during the 'exhaustive' consultation process.

Earlier, the Opposition Leader Khursheed Shah had criticised the government for the thin attendance on treasury benches.

"The opposition was fully cooperating with the government but the government itself was not taking parliament seriously," he complained.

Backlash on amendment to Articles 62, 63

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday called PML-N's decision to amend Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution "disgraceful" and an attempt to "give legal cover to Sharif family's unbridled corruption".

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was disqualified in a landmark verdict in the Panama Papers case by the Supreme Court (SC) last month for failing to disclose a receivable salary as an asset and therefore, not being 'honest' — a prerequisite for eligibility to the chief executive's office, enshrined in Article 62 of the Constitution.

Khan was not alone in his opposition. Talking to the media after a meeting with PML-N leader Zafar Ali Shah, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said that his party will not allow the ruling party to make the proposed amendments and demanded to know the reason behind the government's intention to revise the Constitution.

The PML-Q leader also attacked PML-N leaders for criticising the SC, saying that it is an attempt to undermine the judiciary. He warned that contempt of court can also lead to jail.