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Islamabad – President Asif Ali Zardari addressed the joint session of Parliament on Monday to mark the second parliamentary year of the current National Assembly. Authorities imposed a complete ban on guest entry into Parliament House for security reasons. Only a limited number of journalists received invitation cards. Service chiefs, foreign ambassadors, governors, and chief …
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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq assured that the government will continue its efforts to engage the opposition in dialogue. Despite the opposition’s absence from the fourth round of talks, Sadiq expressed hope for a future agreement. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, the NA speaker confirmed that notices were sent to all …
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The National Assembly has revealed that high line losses and rampant electricity theft are the primary causes of prolonged load shedding in Karachi. Areas with 25-30% losses experience up to 6 hours of load shedding daily, while those with more than 30% losses suffer up to 10 hours. The government has claimed that the winter …
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The National Assembly approved the National Forensic Agency Bill 2024, a significant step toward strengthening forensic science in Pakistan. Despite some opposition concerns, the bill was passed after resolving key objections. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi presented the bill, following its earlier approval in the Senate. Objections Over Punishments Addressed Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) member Shazia …
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The National Assembly (NA) passed significant legislation on Monday, seeking to extend the tenures of the armed services chiefs. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif tabled the bill, proposing to extend the tenure of the Chief of the Army Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Chief of the Air Staff from three to five years. This …
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In a major development for Pakistan’s judicial reform, the government and opposition have finalized names for the reconstituted Supreme Judicial Commission, part of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. This newly structured commission marks a shift the procedure of appointment for Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). This decision aims to increase transparency and strengthen the judicial process. …
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Sunday a historic day for Pakistan after the 26th Constitutional Amendment passed in the National Assembly. He highlighted the significance of the event, stating that “parliament reigns supreme.” A total of 225 members, including coalition partners and independent lawmakers, voted in favor of the bill. The judicial reforms, passed …
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ISLAMABAD: Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser made a statement on Monday. He said that PTI-backed independent candidates betrayed the party. These candidates supported the recent constitutional amendment. According to Qaiser, they also betrayed the party’s founder, Imran Khan. The government secured 225 votes, just over the required 224, with the help of independent MNAs, including …
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government secured a two-third majority to pass the 26th constitutional amendment in the National Assembly early Monday. This came shortly after the amendment sailed through the Senate. In the Senate, 65 members voted in favor, while four opposed. In the National Assembly, 225 members supported the amendment, and 12 opposed it. The …
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ISLAMABAD: Sherry Rehman, the parliamentary leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the Senate, responded to concerns raised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Zafar during a Senate session on Sunday. Zafar had expressed reservations about the proposed constitutional amendment. Rehman clarified that neither Zafar nor Barrister Gohar Ali Khan provided any proposals or …
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Strict security measures have been implemented for today’s session of Pakistan’s National Assembly. According to the Assembly’s spokesperson, guest entry has been strictly prohibited to ensure a smooth and secure process. Only media representatives holding full-session press gallery cards issued by the Directorate General of Media, National Assembly Secretariat, will be granted entry into the …
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The Senate session also started but adjourned around midnight for 30 minutes. Multiple delays characterized the federal government’s attempts to convene. On Saturday, officials planned to meet to discuss the judicial reform package, which includes a set of constitutional amendments. One significant proposal is the extension of the chief justice’s term. A special parliamentary committee, …
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Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal resigned from the National Assembly on Tuesday, citing the worsening situation in Balochistan. He expressed no confidence in the state, the president, and the prime minister. Mengal announced his resignation during a National Assembly session, stating, “I made this decision after witnessing the situation in Balochistan.” He …
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s opposition parties have filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan at the National Assembly Secretariat, said PML-N spokeswoman Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday. According to reports, 86 legislators from the opposition parties have signed the no-confidence resolution. The NA Secretariat received the no-trust motion and requisition for a session from JUI-Shahida F’s …
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