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Equalising parliamentarians’ salaries, benefits with federal secretary proposed: sources

National Assembly speaker has forwarded finance committee’s recommendations to PM Shehbaz

Published 25 Jan, 2025 08:27pm

Pakistan

Four bills passed in brief joint parliamentary sitting amid opposition’s protest

Joint parliamentary session convened for ‘important legislation’

Updated 24 Jan, 2025 04:23pm

Pakistan

President summons joint session of Parliament tomorrow

Several pending bills are expected to be passed

Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:02pm

Pakistan

Digital Nation Bill overwhelmingly passed by NA

A three-member Digital Authority will be created under the bill

Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:31pm

Pakistan

NA passes PECA amendment bill as journalists protest

They argue the bill will stifle free speech and press freedom.

Published 23 Jan, 2025 05:36pm

Pakistan

Digital Nation Bill passes NA committee despite PTI opposition

Minister says bill's aim is to create a more efficient and accessible digital identity system

Published 22 Jan, 2025 08:55pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz faces chaos in National Assembly

Meanwhile, government members surrounded the Prime Minister's seat

Published 21 Jan, 2025 04:33pm

Pakistan

PPP’s protest bears fruit as PM pledges to attend NA session

The PPP also pressed for assurances regarding the resolution of pending issues

Published 20 Jan, 2025 11:49pm

Pakistan

Over 10,000 Pakistanis languishing in Saudi jails, NA told

Dar said some countries have expressed concerns about Pakistani citizens involved in begging

Published 15 Jan, 2025 05:52pm

Pakistan

PTI committee provides NA speaker with date for third round of talks with government team

Khan’s party to present written demands to government

Updated 11 Jan, 2025 08:08pm

Pakistan

PTI could not present ‘Charter of Demand’ in second round of negotiations with government

Says will present it after meeting Khan in jail; Dar says government has no objection to such request

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 07:48pm

Pakistan

Government-PTI talks to take place during NA’s in-camera meeting on Monday

Both sides have formed committees for negotiation

Updated 23 Dec, 2024 12:03am

Pakistan

Minister Shaza Fatima addresses X usage and shut down amid national security precedence

"I do not have a button to turn off the internet," says IT Minister

Published 18 Dec, 2024 04:28pm

Pakistan

State IT minister presents Digital Nation Pakistan Bill in National Assembly

Bill referred to relevant standing committee for further consideration

Updated 16 Dec, 2024 11:34pm

Pakistan

Internet disruption: parliamentary secretary says situation will be much better before April

Sajid Mehdi cites Pakistan faces several threats

Updated 16 Dec, 2024 07:28pm

World

South Korean National Assembly impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol

The impeachment was triggered by Yoon’s controversial attempt to impose martial law

Published 14 Dec, 2024 03:51pm

Pakistan

86,000 SIM cards blocked for anti-state activities

Use of VPNs has been limited to control the dissemination of false information

Published 11 Dec, 2024 04:04pm

Pakistan

November 30 deadline set for VPNs registration, PTA chairman tells Senate panel

Major General (retd) Hafeezur Rehman Pasha warns freelancers of potential losses

Updated 18 Nov, 2024 11:52pm

Pakistan

Petitions against Army Chief’s extension fixed for hearing

The case will be heard by the constitutional bench

Updated 15 Nov, 2024 03:58pm

Pakistan

National Assembly bans journalists from making videos inside building

NA is concerned about the content being shared on social media

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:15am

Pakistan

PTI’s Omar Ayub believes amendments to Army Act ‘not good’ for military

Claims many officers will be disadvantaged

Published 04 Nov, 2024 11:25pm

Pakistan

Pandemonium in NA as lawmakers delve into intense exchange of insults

Physical altercation reported between Attaullah Tarar and Shahid Khatak

Updated 04 Nov, 2024 11:41pm

Pakistan

Complete details of Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Bill

Law minister says judges strength increase to clear backlog of cases

Updated 04 Nov, 2024 11:52pm

Pakistan

Army chief’s tenure reduced after amendments to Army Act: Sanaullah

PM’s adviser claims no truth to report that ATC (Amendment) Bill will be used against PTI

Updated 04 Nov, 2024 11:41pm

Pakistan

Institutions are being given excessive powers, says JUI-F chief Fazl

Religio-political party leader cites his party would not accept such decisions

Updated 04 Nov, 2024 11:31pm

Pakistan

Govt pushes through bill in NA, Senate to extend three services chiefs tenure to five years

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif moved the bill amid opposition's protest

Updated 05 Nov, 2024 01:10am

Pakistan

Govt bulldozes bill in NA, Senate to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 17 to 34

Opposition's protests against bills; Government also approves bill related to Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance

Updated 04 Nov, 2024 11:18pm

Pakistan

Details of Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance 2024 revealed

Treasury will table bill in National Assembly on Monday (tomorrow)

Published 03 Nov, 2024 10:00pm

Pakistan

Government to table ‘key bill’ in National Assembly on Monday

Session will be held at 4pm instead of 5pm

Published 03 Nov, 2024 08:57pm

Pakistan

Senate committee approves bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges

Proposed structure will include chief justice and 24 additional judges, bringing the total to 25 judges

Updated 01 Nov, 2024 06:04pm