KABUL - A joint delegation of both houses of parliament on Monday approved the election law with some amendments after a prolonged debate.

The delegation approved all the remaining controversial articles after a majority voted in their favor, said Nazir Ahmad Hanafi, who headed the 14-member delegation.

The joint delegation was established to resolve differences between the two houses on some clauses and send the law for approval to the president.

The joint delegation agreed to allocating 20 percent seats for women in provincial, district and village councils, according to Hanafi. He said previously 25 percent seats had been reserved for women in the law.

The delegation also rejected the reservation of a seat for the Hindu minority and approved seven constituencies for the Kuchi tribe instead of 10.

Hanafi said the law would be sent to the Presidential Palace for the signature of the president on Tuesday. (Pajhwok)