Srilanka, Jan. 7 -- Pensions for Members of Parliament will cease entirely once the new bill to abolish them is passed into law, according to Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney Harshana Nanayakkara.

The Minister made these remarks while speaking to the media today (07), following the first reading of the bill in Parliament.He explained that after the second and third readings, the legislation will be formally enacted, ending pension eligibility for all members from that point forward.

He clarified that the law will not retroactively affect pensions already received before the bill's passage, and there is no requirement for past payments to be returned.

The Minister noted that this move addresses public outcry agains...