Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, said the 18th Constitutional Amendment and the NFC Award enabled major development projects across Pakistan. Addressing an election rally in Diamer, he claimed that without these reforms, projects such as metro bus systems and Orange Line trains would not have been possible. He also urged Prime […]
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Bilawal calls for extending 18th Amendment powers to Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said that incumbent coalition government led by the PML-N is planning to abolish the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), pledging that his party would protect the scheme. “It is unfortunate that the rulers want to end the Benazir Income Support Programme. We will save the Benazir […]
Govt considers handing Benazir Income Support Programme management to provinces
The federal government is considering transferring the management of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to provincial authorities, in a potential policy shift aimed at restructuring social welfare delivery in Pakistan. Federal Minister for Sports Khel Das Kohistani said that the proposal is under review in light of the 18th Constitutional Amendment, which devolved several […]
MQM-P urges Karachi to be declared federal territory after Gul Plaza fire
Following the tragic Gul Plaza fire in Karachi, which has claimed 60 lives with 88 still reported missing, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has called for the city to be declared a federal territory under Articles 148 and 149 of the Constitution. MQM-P leader and federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said Karachi cannot continue to […]
National Assembly passes bill allowing secrecy of lawmakers’ assets
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday approved a bill permitting lawmakers to keep their asset declarations confidential under certain circumstances, a move that had previously faced opposition from both the PML-N and PTI. The bill, introduced by PPP’s Shazia Marri, allows the Speaker of the National Assembly or the Senate chairman to withhold the public […]
“18th Amendment failed us,” says Khawaja Asif
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif criticized Pakistan’s 18th Amendment, saying it transferred most powers to provincial governments. He said incidents in Karachi highlight the need to delegate authority to local levels. Asif also expressed sorrow over the Gul Plaza fire, calling it a national tragedy. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said local governments must be […]
Bilawal sees major progress in Sindh health sector after 18th Amendment
Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has once again reaffirmed his vision of establishing world-class educational and healthcare institutions in every district, underscoring that access to quality health and education is not a privilege but a fundamental right. Emphasising the pivotal role of doctors and paramedics, he called upon healthcare professionals to align […]
‘Playing with fire’: Bilawal warns against rollback of 18th Amendment, NFC Award
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday warned that anyone who attempts to revoke the constitutional guarantees related to provinces’ rights as provided under the 18th Amendment was akin to “playing with fire”. Bilawal made the remarks in a video address to mark the PPP’s 58th foundation day, with his speech being live-streamed in “more than […]
Balochistan CM clarifies cabinet limits
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday clarified the composition of provincial and federal cabinets following the 18th Amendment, stressing that the size of cabinets is constitutionally restricted and outlining the limited role of parliamentary secretaries. Read More: PPP leader rejects speculation of CM Bugti’s replacement CM Bugti noted that prior to the 18th Amendment, […]
Fafen urges constitutional reforms to empower local governments
ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen) has called on parliament to introduce constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s long-neglected system of local governments. The demand comes amid longstanding concerns that the spirit of Articles 7, 32, and 140-A of the Constitution — which emphasise political, administrative, and financial devolution — has not been […]