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Pakistan

Maulana calls for dialogue instead of force to combat terrorism

Argues that politicians should be empowered and their importance recognized

Published 04 Sep, 2024 04:47pm

Pakistan

Who is Sardar Akhtar Mengal?

BNP-M leader resigned from National Assembly on September 3

Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:25pm

Pakistan

‘Hopeless’ Mengal exhorts state to address root cause of Balochistan issues

Refuses to take back resignation; laments he does not have 1% hope from leaders

Updated 03 Sep, 2024 11:18pm

Pakistan

Bill seeking increase in number of SC judges to deferred in NA session

A number of other private member bills will also be tabled

Updated 03 Sep, 2024 02:12pm

Pakistan

PTI to oppose any potential legislation in National Assembly

Party leaders taken into confidence regarding talks with government

Published 02 Sep, 2024 07:10pm

Pakistan

Govt officially confirms installation of ‘web monitoring system’

The Cabinet Division confirmed that the system has already begun blocking websites

Published 30 Aug, 2024 02:33pm

Pakistan

NA passes Islamabad Local Government Amendment Bill

Amendments include increasing number of elected representatives at Union Council level

Updated 26 Aug, 2024 09:52pm

Pakistan

Omar Ayub demands ‘immediate’ announcement of new CJP

Parliamentary Committee, Judicial Commission can appoint CJP from among senior judges in high courts, says Tarar

Published 26 Aug, 2024 08:16pm

Pakistan

Number game back in focus as govt calls joint session

JUI's shift has posed a new challenge for the government

Published 25 Aug, 2024 09:19am

Pakistan

Committee to investigate PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi’s comments on woman’s ‘attire’

Committee will have authority to include five female members from parliamentary parties

Updated 17 Aug, 2024 09:17pm

Business & Economy

Power Division willing to share IPP agreements with NA standing committee on power

The electricity prices were increased due to the pressure of IMF: Secretary Power

Published 17 Aug, 2024 10:47am

Pakistan

PTI lawmaker Iqbal Afridi objects to woman’s ‘attire’ in standing committee meeting

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar demands Afridi’s membership be suspended

Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:02pm

Pakistan

FO revises travel policies after Senate officer applied for asylum in Europe

The guidelines were approved by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar

Published 15 Aug, 2024 02:53pm

Pakistan

Supreme Court to announce verdict on recount of votes on Monday

Court will rule on appeals filed regarding recounting of votes in three National Assembly constituencies

Updated 12 Aug, 2024 12:44am

Pakistan

Parliament passes Election Act Amendment Bill amid PTI protest

Opposition members tore copies of Bill

Updated 06 Aug, 2024 07:37pm

Pakistan

National Assembly condemns Hamas leader’s killing, calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar presented the resolution highlighting the plight of Palestinians

Updated 02 Aug, 2024 02:26pm

Life & Style

Khadijah Shah to leave US Citizenship for reserved seat

Despite the challenges, Shah expressed her honor in accepting Khan's offer

Published 31 Jul, 2024 11:51pm

Pakistan

NA committee passes amendments to Election Act, minister warns against rewriting constitution

The bill will be presented in the Assembly on Friday

Updated 31 Jul, 2024 08:16pm

Pakistan

Law minister vows to defend honour of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Azam Nazeer Tarar says no one has right to issue decree of murder against anyone

Published 30 Jul, 2024 11:21pm

Pakistan

Bill seeking more changes to Election Act introduced in NA

New changes will restrict modification of declarations

Updated 30 Jul, 2024 07:51pm

Pakistan

How much does each MNA get paid?

MNAs get money for travel as well

Published 26 Jul, 2024 04:12pm

Pakistan

PTI MNA Haji Imtiaz arrested

His brother says police is claiming igonorance

Published 24 Jul, 2024 10:51pm

Pakistan

PTI finalises 14 names for reserved seats in Punjab

Rehana Dar and Khadija Shah are included on the list

Published 23 Jul, 2024 04:07pm

Pakistan

How party position in NA can change after SC verdict

PTI could become biggest party in the house

Published 12 Jul, 2024 03:39pm

Pakistan

No decision on wheat export: PM Shehbaz tells NA

Refers to wheat and sugar export in PTI tenure

Published 10 Jul, 2024 08:26pm

Pakistan

‘Nothing new’: Tarar confirms cabinet permitted ISI to track phone calls, messages

Permission was granted powers under Section 54 of the Telecommunication Act 1996

Updated 10 Jul, 2024 12:34am

Pakistan

President Zardari summons National Assembly session on July 9

Pakistan expected to sign staff-level agreement with IMF for loan this month

Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:34pm

Pakistan

National Assembly approves Elections (Amendment) Bill

This bill reinstated retired High Court judges to be appointed as Election Tribunals members

Published 29 Jun, 2024 09:11am

Pakistan

Pakistan adopts resolution against US motion on democracy

Resolution against US call for investigation into election as opposition chant 'cipher' slogans

Updated 28 Jun, 2024 11:14pm

Pakistan

Pakistan decides to respond to US demands for probe into election irregularities

Dar announces plans to convene special session of the National Assembly

Published 27 Jun, 2024 01:40pm