Is en masse resignation still an option for Opp?
ISLAMABAD: The threat of en masse resignation from the parliament, once considered as a lethal weapon in the hands of the opposition, has almost lost its efficacy as it has never proven…
11 bills bulldozed through NA within 30 mins
–PML-N’s Kh Asif says Opp parties to bring no-confidence motion against Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government on Thursday bulldozed 11 bills, including nine presidential ordinances, through the…
PML-N rejects creation of CPEC Authority
–Iqbal says govt bypassed parliament to form CPEC authority ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal, while rejecting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority on Tuesday, said that its formation…
Opp preparing to give govt ‘tough time’ in upcoming parliamentary sittings
–PML-N’s Ahsan Iqbal, Mushahid Hussain Syed lash out at govt for cancelling joint session ahead of schedule –PPP’s Naz Baloch thinks govt’s Kashmir strategy has failed to garner international support ISLAMABAD: The…
Ruckus in parliament disappoints CJP Khosa
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khosa on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the prolonged commotion in the National Assembly on the issue of budget. While addressing judicial officers of the Islamabad…
Protest against govt to continue in parliament: Khursheed
SUKKUR: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Khursheed Shah on Sunday said that the protest against the federal government will continue in the Parliament. While talking to journalists here, the politician expressed…
Parliament not interested in improving justice delivery system, CJP says
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khosa on Saturday regretted that parliament seems to be dragging its feet in acting swiftly to address imbalances and deficiencies in the judiciary, explaining…
Decision time: Brexit deal returns to parliament
LONDON: British MPs will on Tuesday vote again on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, making the historic decision whether to back her plan or risk a chaotic exit from the EU…
Vibrant and proactive parliament needs futuristic strategy: NA speaker
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser has said that the future of Pakistan is connected with an active, dynamic, research-based and proactive Parliament and these are the solid foundations of real democracy.…
Sherry criticises govt for indecision regarding crucial economic matters
–Senator says country cannot run on debts but govt overburdening economy with it –Trains guns at centre over ministers’ absence from parliament, running ordinances ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman on…
Up to parliament to decide extension to military courts, says ISPR DG
–Says 646 out of 717 cases logically concluded, 345 terrorists given death sentences –Military’s spokesperson denies courts’ link with missing persons –PPP says no to military courts Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director…
Parliament passed 33 significant laws in 2018
ISLAMABAD: The parliament passed 33 laws in 2018 on important issues ranging from rehabilitation of corporate sector, protection of rights of juvenile, children, transgender persons, setting up of new universities and on matters…
Bilawal objects to another extension for military courts
ISLAMABAD: With a previously granted two-year extension to the military courts set to expire in March 2019, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday disapproved parliament’s role in this regard, saying…
Zardari, Shehbaz discuss politics in informal meeting
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and former president Asif Ali Zardari on Monday called on Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif where the two sides exchanged…
Would’ve been better if transparent polls were allowed, says Zardari
–PPP co-chairman says only parliament has right to decide nation’s future, not ‘individuals with three-year terms’ –Says a govt imposed by force does not understand needs and problems of masses HYDERABAD: Former…
Govt all set for parliament’s approval over proposed legal reforms
–Sources say govt will introduce six new laws, amend two existing laws ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is all set for parliament’s approval over the proposed legal reforms in an apparent bid…
HIV prevention bill to be tabled in next parliament session
ISLAMABAD: A bill on prevention and treatment of HIV will be presented in the next session of the parliament to have effective legislation for removing barriers and challenges in protecting people from…