Defence Minister Khawaja Asif urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to become part of a broader Charter of Democracy, saying political parties must learn from past mistakes and strengthen democratic institutions through cooperation. Speaking in the National Assembly, he recalled how Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party overcame intense political rivalry and later agreed on democratic […]
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PM Shehbaz and Fazlur Rehman highlight dialogue amid political engagement
A notable exchange in the National Assembly has renewed attention on political dialogue and mediation efforts as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman discussed ongoing contacts and confidential consultations. The discussion came at a time when communication between the government and opposition appears to be improving, raising expectations of broader political […]
Bilawal and Fazl criticise Khawaja Asif over AJK remarks
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman strongly criticised Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his remarks regarding residents of Rawalakot in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), urging the government to adopt a more conciliatory approach amid ongoing political tensions in the region. The controversy emerged during […]
Khawaja Asif urges opposition to sign democracy charter
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called on opposition parties to move beyond past political disputes and sign a new charter aimed at strengthening democratic norms and parliamentary traditions in Pakistan. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly, Khawaja Asif said political forces should learn from past experiences and work together to reinforce democratic institutions. […]
NA passes Finance Bill amid opposition walkout
The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a session that saw the opposition staging a walkout. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb moved the bill for the House to approve the budget proposals for the next fiscal year after the opposition’s walkout. The walkout was preceded by a speech by […]
National Assembly approves Budget 2026-27
Islamabad: The National Assembly has approved the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 after deliberations during a session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Lawmakers endorsed the budget proposals and passed the Finance Bill, paving the way for the implementation of various tax and fiscal measures from July 1. Following the approval of the […]
NA approves Rs 74.35bn in grant demands for Ministry of Interior
The National Assembly on Monday approved four demands for grants amounting to Rs 74.35 billion for the Ministry of Interior after rejecting 123 cut motions moved by opposition lawmakers. The demands for grants were presented by Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to meet expenditures for the financial year 2026-27. The approved grants […]
NA approves over Rs 661.27 billion demand for grants of energy sector
The National Assembly on Sunday approved six demands for grants related to the energy and power sectors for the next financial year worth Rs 661,265,815,000 (Rs 661.27 billion approx.), while rejecting 116 cut motions moved by opposition lawmakers. The demands for grants were presented in the House by Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad […]
National Assembly Approves 88 Demands for Grants Worth Over Rs43.85 Trillion
Islamabad: The National Assembly has approved 88 demands for grants worth more than Rs43.85 trillion for various ministries and divisions during the budget session, while 90 opposition cut motions were rejected by a majority vote. The budget session continued on Sunday under the chairmanship of National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. Lawmakers approved expenditures for several […]
National Assembly approves Rs40.48 trillion grants across key sectors
The National Assembly approved 89 demands for grants worth Rs40.48 trillion through a majority vote, clearing a major stage of the federal budget process and authorising funding for 29 ministries, divisions, and government institutions. The session was chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, while Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the allocations before the House. A […]