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
Print Tax law amendment bill introduced in NA ISLAMABAD: The government, Wednesday, introduced the Tax Law Amendment Bill, 2024, in the National Assembly,... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 08:53am
Pakistan Presenting question-hour: Punjab PA decides to follow in the footsteps of National Assembly LAHORE: In a significant development, the Punjab Assembly has decided to emulate the National Assembly’s approach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print Industries: There’s need for improving ‘energy equation’: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday maintained there is a dire need for improving... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:04am
Pakistan NA reinstates membership of two PTI members ISLAMABAD: In a goodwill gesture to “pacify” an enraged opposition, the National Assembly on Monday passed a... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan By-elections marred by violence, allegations of vote rigging ISLAMABAD: Allegations of rigging and violence in the by-elections held on Sunday are not limited to the opposition... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan ‘All parties united to safeguard dignity and interests of Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said that all political parties across the board are unanimous and... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan By-elections: official results awaited for 21 national and provincial seats Official results are awaited as the counting of votes is under way in 21 national and provincial constituencies... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 10:15pm
Print Govt apprises NA about its approach to prices of POL products ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Friday that despite increasing the prices of petroleum products for... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 02:07pm
Pakistan PTI leaders claim their protest forced Zardari to shorten his address ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers on Thursday claimed that their strong protests inside the house... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan President to address joint-sitting today ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari today (Thursday) will address the joint sitting of the Parliament. Under... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am
Pakistan PTI demands govt make Faizabad Dharna Commission report public ISLAMABAD: Days after the Faizabad dharna commission, formed to investigate Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)’s ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
