Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said that discussions on the federal budget 2026-27 should be based on facts rather than misrepresentations. Responding to points raised by former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser during the budget debate in the National Assembly, Ahsan Iqbal accused the former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]
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Govt launches nationwide drive to enrol out-of-school children, NA told
Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar on Tuesday informed the National Assembly that the government had launched a comprehensive campaign to address the issue of out-of-school children and learning poverty across the country. Responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by MNAs Ibrar Ahmad, Anjum Aqeel Khan, and Malik Shakir […]
NA hails Pakistan’s response to India one year on
The National Assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution expressing a deep sense of national pride, and highlighting the unmatched professionalism, vigilance, extraordinary preparedness, and resolute response demonstrated by the Pakistan Armed Forces on May 10, 2025, in the face of unprovoked and unwarranted Indian aggression. The resolution moved by Law Minister, Azam Nazeer Tarar, […]
NA fails to take up agenda as opposition protests fuel price hike
A 90-point agenda could not be taken up in the National Assembly (NA) on Friday amid a protest by the opposition over an unprecedented increase of 43 per cent and 55pc in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), respectively. The increase, which has led to the petrol price being set at Rs458.4 per […]
NA proceedings adjourned until Monday over lack of quorum
Proceedings of the National Assembly were adjourned on Friday until Monday at 3 pm due to a lack of quorum. Soon after the House’s business began, MNA Iqbal Afridi raised a point regarding the quorum. In response, Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah ordered a headcount, after which the House was suspended for a short […]
NA disallows bill seeking release of funds for elections in two provinces
The National Assembly on Thursday rejected a motion seeking consideration of the bill related to the release of funds for holding elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On behalf of the Chairman of Standing Committee on Finance, the committee member Syed Hussain Tariq presented the report on the Charged Sums for General Election (Provincial Assemblies […]
NA passes resolution rejecting SC’s Punjab elections verdict
The National Assembly (NA) on Thursday passed a resolution against the Supreme Court’s (SC) declaration that the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to postpone elections in Punjab was “illegal”. The resolution, which also urged the prime minister not to abide by the ruling, was moved by Balochistan Awami Party legislator Khalid Magsi. “This house […]
National Assembly passes 62 bills in 2022
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly had passed a total of 62 bills, including 47 government and 15 private member (bills) during the year 2022, said an official of the Assembly Secretariat. He said that of the total bills passed, 38 became Act of Parliament as the National Assembly Secretariat had performed extraordinarily in the field of […]
PTI MNAs bound to verify resignations individually before Speaker: NA Spokesman
ISLAMABAD: Every member of the National Assembly (MNA) of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will have to confirm his resignation personally before the Speaker NA, reiterated a spokesman of the National Assembly Secretariat on Sunday. Commenting on news reports regarding PTI’s decision to appear collectively in the chamber of the Speaker and confirm their resignations from their […]
NA body anxious over non-locals’ appointments in Gomal Zam Dam
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) on Thursday raised the concern over appointments of non-locals in the Gomal Zam Dam Project and Hydel Power Station, South Waziristan. The Committee that met here with Muhammad Jamal ud Din in the chair also expressed anxious on delay in allocation of funds […]