The issue of trust deficit Amidst protests by the opposition, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb rolled out with relative calm the national... Updated 15 Jun, 2024 07:20am
Pakistan Omar terms budget ‘a violation of constitutional norms’ ISLAMABAD: The Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, on Wednesday, expressed strong ... Published 13 Jun, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Bilal made Convener of National Parliamentary Taskforce on SDGs ISLAMABAD: National Assembly of Pakistan Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has appointed Member National Assembly Bilal ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan NA passes four bills amid opposition protest ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Monday, passed four bills including “The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Business & Finance Around 24 SOEs to be privatised in coming years ISLAMABAD: Amid strong reservations by both treasury and opposition benches over a “flawed” privatisation... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Business & Finance Mar 1-Apr 30 period: Rs3trn domestic, $433m foreign loans raised, NA told ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Monday that total amount of domestic loans raised during March 01,... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan BISP chairperson meets NA speaker ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid held a meeting with Speaker National... Published 08 Jun, 2024 07:00am
Print Govt to release budget on June 12th, later than expected Decision taken in a consultative meeting of parliamentary leaders and chief whips of various political parties Updated 07 Jun, 2024 10:02am
Print NA budget session begins today ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly budget 2024-25 session will be held today (Thursday). President Asif Ali Zardari... Updated 06 Jun, 2024 08:39am
Pakistan PIPS hosts workshop on Parliamentary Proceedings & Budget Processes ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) hosted a two-day workshop in Islamabad for... Published 05 Jun, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan NA Speaker congratulates nation for launch of Paksat MM-1 ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq congratulated the nation on the successful launch of... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Editorials Legislation via ordinances EDITORIAL: The primary function of Parliament is to legislate, but governments in this country tend to rely heavily... Published 25 May, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan NA authorises Speaker to nominate members of standing bodies, PAC ISLAMABAD: After months long delay, the National Assembly on Friday passed a motion authorising the NA Speaker to... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Pakistan Ali Pervaiz sworn in as minister of state ISLAMABAD: Member of the National Assembly Ali Pervaiz took the oath of the office of minister of state. The... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Print Public debt soars to Rs39.7trn, NA told ISLAMABAD: The external debt was recorded at $86.36 billion and domestic debt was recorded at Rs39.7 trillion of the... Updated 17 May, 2024 12:39pm
Pakistan Govt will not propose extension in tax exemptions for ex-FATA, PATA: Aurangzeb Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday said the government has decided to withdraw tax and duty exemptions... Updated 16 May, 2024 08:19pm
Pakistan Omar demands thorough probe into ‘Dubai Unlocked’ properties ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan on Wednesday demanded a thorough probe into... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Quality legislation: NA Speaker for strengthening standing bodies ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said that there is a need to strengthen the standing committees of... Published 16 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Bilawal advises opposition to hold dialogue only with govt ISLAMABAD: As the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is head over heels for engaging the mighty gurus for... Updated 16 May, 2024 09:02am
Editorials Military’s role in politics EDITORIAL: Sparks flew in the National Assembly on Monday when Leader of the Opposition Omar Ayub accused the... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Uniform policy being implemented to deal with the challenge of power pilferage, NA told ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Tuesday that a comprehensive uniform policy is being implemented to... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
Print NA, Punjab PA: ruling coalition loses two-third majorities PML-N loses 44 seats in three assemblies, while PPP loses 15 seats in four assemblies Updated 14 May, 2024 01:13pm
Pakistan Speaker summons parliamentary leaders’ meeting today ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has called a meeting of parliamentary leaders on Monday at... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Opinion Dharna Commission Report: more questions than answers The Dharna Commission Report should have elaborated on who initiated the introduction of the amendment in the... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan ‘Independents’ won more seats than any other group: IMF ISLAMABAD: The ‘independents’ associated with former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
Pakistan Finally, Blome reaches out to beleaguered PTI ISLAMABAD: In an extraordinary overture after over two years of mutual hostility, the US Ambassador to Pakistan... Published 07 May, 2024 06:05am
Pakistan PTI-led alliance to hold anti-govt rally at Faisalabad on 10th LAHORE: Former National Assembly Speaker and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has said that... Published 04 May, 2024 05:48am
Pakistan ‘Sunni Ittehad’ becomes 2nd largest party in NA ISLAMABAD: Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) has become the second largest political party in the National Assembly after... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Print Govt has given two airbases to US, claims Omar ISLAMABAD: In a startling revelation, the opposition leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan on Thursday said... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 08:57am
Pakistan NA: Delay in formation of house panels causes concern ISLAMABAD: The inordinate delay in constituting the standing committees echoed in the National Assembly on Wednesday... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am