<h1>Parliament's Monsoon session extended one week, runs July 21 to August 21 with heavy legislative agenda</h1> Parliament's Monsoon session will run from July 21 to August 21, extended by a week from the originally planned conclusion date of August 12. The Parliamentary Affairs Minister announced no sittings on August 13-14 for Independence Day celebrations. The extended duration indicates a heavy legislative agenda, including amendments to nuclear energy laws to allow private sector participation. The opposition seeks debates on military operations against terror sites and responses to foreign mediation claims regarding regional conflicts.