Dhaka, July 13 -- round reform talks between the National Consensus Commission and the political parties began on Sunday morning to discuss several constitutional issues.

The discussion, presided over by Consensus Commission's vice chair Prof Ali Riaz, began at 11am at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

A number of important issues, including the declaration of state of emergency and the appointment of Chief Justice are scheduled to be discussed in Sunday's dialogue.

Some 30 political parties are taking part in the talks to present their respective positions on the proposed reforms.

Following the talks, the National Consensus Commission is expected to finalise and announce the National Charter, a reform roadmap.

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