On August 27, Muhammad al-Baldawi (AAH — Sadiqoun bloc), speaking through Al-Ahad TV (AAH — official), said Sadiqoun had championed PMF legislation since the previous parliamentary term and was mobilizing public and parliamentary support for the service and retirement law. He said bloc members met the prime minister and demanded referral of two PMF laws to parliament, adding that al-Zaidi agreed they would be sent in the coming period. No cabinet referral, parliamentary listing or bill text was supplied.
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official27 Aug, 11:49
“Sadiqoun began mobilizing public and parliamentary support to pass the PMF service and retirement law... members of the Sadiqoun bloc met the prime minister and demanded that the two PMF laws be sent to the Council of Representatives.”
الصادقون بدأت التحشيد الشعبي والبرلمان لاقرار قانون الخدمة والتقاعد للحشد... أعضاء كتلة الصادقون التقوا رئيس الوزراء وطالبوا بارسال قانوني الحشد الشعبي الى مجلس النواب
a cabinet referral, publication of either bill, placement on parliament’s agenda or confirmation from the prime minister’s office would substantiate al-Baldawi’s claim; any of these moves this file.