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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PTI lawmakers favour return to NA committees
A majority of lawmakers belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are reportedly in favour of rejoining the standing committees of the National Assembly (NA) of Pakistan, amid ongoing internal discussions within the party over its parliamentary strategy. Read More: 52 PTI lawmakers quit NA committees on Imran’s orders According to reports, several PTI members believe participation in standing committees is […]
Raja Pervez Ashraf denies links after Pinky drug case claim
Former prime minister and Pakistan Peoples Party leader Raja Pervez Ashraf has strongly denied any association with allegations made during an ongoing drug case involving suspect Anmol alias Pinky, asserting that he has led a “spotless life” and is willing to face any investigation. Read More: Fifth case emerges against Anmol Pinky in Lahore The controversy emerged after a […]
Govt cyber security framework to combat digital fraud, IT minister tells NA
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday informed the National Assembly that the government was strengthening the country’s cybersecurity framework to address the growing threat of digital fraud and cybercrime. Responding to questions during the Question Hour, the minister said incidents related to financial fraud and agenda-driven cybercrime had increased […]
NA passes six government bills
The National Assembly on Wednesday passed six government bills clause by clause with a majority vote, including the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The approved legislation included the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council Bill, 2026; the Netting of Financial Arrangements Bill, 2026; the Export-Import Bank of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Fiscal Responsibility and […]
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 […]
Petroleum levy collections cross Rs1.2 trillion in nine months
Documents presented in the National Assembly revealed that the government collected more than Rs1.2 trillion from consumers through petroleum levy during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. The figures highlighted the growing financial burden on fuel consumers as authorities continued relying heavily on petroleum-related charges to support revenue collection and manage fiscal […]
Govt prioritises protection of media workers: Attaullah Tarar
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that protecting media workers remains one of the government’s top priorities, assuring steps to improve job security and working conditions in the media sector. Read More: Punjab govt reaffirms commitment to press freedom Speaking on a point of order in the National Assembly on Monday, […]
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, […]
President summons Senate, National Assembly sessions
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday accorded approval to summon the sessions of the Senate and the National Assembly to meet on May 7 and May 11, 2026 respectively. The president gave the said approvals exercising his powers under Article 54(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan. The sessions of the both houses of the parliament […]