In the Punjab Assembly, the government and opposition have reached an agreement over the suspension and disqualification references of 26 members. The joint committee from both sides concluded talks, agreeing to avoid the use of offensive language during future sessions. Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan congratulated the committee for a successful dialogue. He said abusive […]
Opposition
KP Senate elections: Opposition builds momentum for 5-seat win
With Senate elections around the corner, political maneuvering has intensified in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The opposition parties are actively forming strategic alliances in a bid to clinch five Senate seats—including three general, one women’s, and one technocrat seat. According to credible sources, the opposition is in advanced talks to consolidate votes. This alliance is seen […]
Opposition parties reject KP budget 2022-23, term figures unrealistic
PESHAWAR: The opposition leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Monday rejected the provincial budget 2022-23 and termed it an unrealistic annual budget as the province was indebted to Rs 900 billion loans. Criticizing the provincial government, the joint opposition said that the finance minister Taimur Salim Jhagra lied to the people of KP in the budget and […]
NA Speaker declares Raja Riaz Ahmad as leader of opposition
ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Friday declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Raja Riaz Ahmad as the Leader of the Opposition. The Speaker decided in favour of Raja Riaz Ahmad on having the support of majority of the members from the Opposition in the National Assembly, said a press release. The Speaker in […]
Those creating hindrance in national development, will get nothing: CM
LAHORE: Parliamentarians from different districts called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at CM’s office on Saturday and expressed complete confidence over his leadership. Overall political situation, ongoing development projects were also came under discussion during the meeting. Talking on the occasion, the CM said that those creating hindrance in the process of national […]
If no-trust resolution not tabled by Monday, opposition threatens to disrupt OIC Summit
Islamabad: Opposition threatened to hold a “sit-in” in the lower house if the resolution calling for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan was not tabled by Monday, disrupting an OIC summit set for that day. PPP and PDM had filed the no-trust motion against the premier with the NA Secretariat on March 8. […]
Govt to file reference in SC for interpretation of Article 63-A: Fawad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Friday that the government has decided to file a reference under Article-186 in the Supreme Court for interpretation of Article 63-A. The Supreme Court would be asked for its opinion about the members of a party who were involved in horse-trading and changed their […]
Sindh House has become centre of horse trading, says Fawad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Thursday that there were reports of transfer of huge amounts of money to Sindh House. Talking to PTV he said a private force has been called to keep the people confined in Sindh House. At present, he said that Sindh House had become the […]
Shehbaz’s statement about national govt ‘extra constitutional’: Fawad
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday took exception to PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif for an “extra constitutional statement” to form a national government for five years. Fawad, in a news statement, said it was a clear violation of the oath of a parliamentarian as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, […]
PTI commences preparations for public rally
ISLAMABAD :Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday commenced preparations for public rally to be held at D-Chowk on March 27. PTI General Secretary, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Initiatives, Asad Umar presided over a high level meeting here at PTI central Secretariat, said a press release. The meeting was also attended by Additional Secretary General […]