A National Assembly standing committee has recommended legislation to establish a Federal Government Real Estate Management Authority, aimed at improving the management and economic utilisation of state-owned properties across Pakistan. Read More: 24 state-owned enterprises to be privatized: NA told The recommendation was made during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, chaired […]
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Senate bill seeks blue passports for lawmakers
A bill seeking to extend official blue passport facilities to parliamentarians and their families was introduced in Pakistan’s Senate on Tuesday, drawing rare support from both government and opposition members. Read More: KP assembly demands blue passports for MPAs During the upper house session, Senator Abdul Qadir presented the Passport Act Amendment Bill 2026, proposing that former […]
Punjab Assembly reverses stance on agricultural income tax
The Punjab Assembly witnessed a swift reversal on the issue of agricultural income tax, as Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan reinstated tax notifications just a day after declaring them unconstitutional. Read More: PA speaker declares agri tax notification null and void The session, which began with a delay of two hours, saw the House unanimously approve a […]
Florida governor signs law restricting foreign legal systems
Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, has signed a new law aimed at restricting the application of certain foreign legal systems and strengthening measures against extremist groups. Read More: Florida Governor Labels Muslim Rights Group as Terrorist The legislation, known as HB 1471, prohibits the use or enforcement of foreign laws—including interpretations of Sharia law—if they […]
Senate body discusses health sector legislation
The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination discussed key legislative and policy matters concerning the health sector. The committee which met under the chairmanship of Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti undertook a detailed consideration of the Private Member’s Bill titled “The Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Regulation) Bill, 2025.” Members appreciated the intent […]
French lawmakers passes bill to ban social media for under-15s
PARIS: French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban children under 15 from using social media, a measure championed by President Emmanuel Macron to protect young people from excessive screen time and the mental health risks linked to online platforms. Read More: Under-15s barred from social media in France The lower house, the National Assembly, passed […]
President Zardari assents to seven bills before UAE visit
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday gave his assent to seven bills passed by parliament, including several that had earlier drawn controversy, turning them into law shortly before departing for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read More: President Zardari awards Nishan-e-Imtiaz to UAE naval chief The president had last month returned the legislation […]
KP cabinet forms panel to probe alleged 2024 poll rigging
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet on Thursday approved the formation of a special committee of the provincial assembly to investigate alleged rigging in the February 8, 2024, general elections in the province. Chairing a cabinet meeting in Peshawar, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said the committee would summon provincial government employees who performed election duties and […]
PTI calls for withdrawal of lawmakers’ asset secrecy bill
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday sought the withdrawal of a bill aimed at restricting public access to lawmakers’ asset declarations, with party MNA Asad Qaiser announcing his party’s dissociation from the legislation passed a day earlier by the National Assembly. Read More: NA passes bill seeking to keep lawmakers’ assets ‘confidential’ Speaking on the floor of the House, Mr […]
Senators push for monitoring social media use by minors
ISLAMABAD: Senators on Friday called for closer monitoring of social media platforms for children under 18, proposing the formation of a special committee to develop safeguards in consultation with relevant ministries. Read More: Senate bill sets 16+ age limit for social media The proposal was raised through a calling-attention notice by Senators Falak Naz, Fawzia Arshad, Aimal […]