In Saturday's session, Yunus Qanuni said they were expecting the president to introduce his cabinet as soon as possible because the Wolesi Jirga rose for the winter recess, beginning from December 6.
He said parliamentary commission heads would hold meetings on Sunday to decide on a date for the introduction of new cabinet members.
Under Article 64 of the Constitution, the president has the discretion to appoint his cabinet members who shall appear before the Lower House to win a vote of trust.
In a speech after being sworn into office for a second term on Thursday, President Karzai pledged to nominate a clean cabinet and crack down on widespread corruption.
Speaking in the Lower House, Qanuni asked MPs to conclude debate on a draft law prohibiting violence against women (VAW). He added legislation regarding medals and honours and the proposed financial budget for the second half of the year should be made at the earliest possible.
Lack of quorum is one of the major hurdles in the way of law-making. Saturday's session was attended by only 50 of the 239 MPs.
Fatima Aziz, a lawmaker from northern Kunduz province, said 40 legislators had been to
"How can we approve a draft law in such circumstances?" she asked.
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