President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned a joint session of Parliament for tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. to deliver his constitutional address. He called the meeting under Articles 54(1) and 56(3) of the Constitution, which empower the President to convene parliamentary sessions. Officials confirmed that preparations are underway at the Parliament House in Islamabad. Meanwhile, authorities […]
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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 […]
Parliament passes key bills, Gul Plaza resolution adopted
Parliament approved several bills during a tense joint session in Islamabad. Lawmakers also unanimously passed a resolution on the Gul Plaza tragedy. Protests and slogans dominated the House as opposition members objected strongly. The joint session, chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, began 35 minutes late. Opposition lawmakers surrounded the speaker’s dais during debates and voting. […]
Ayaz Sadiq: Army, Judiciary criticism won’t be allowed
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said he will not allow anyone to speak against Pakistan’s army or judiciary in Parliament. He urged lawmakers to focus on public service and maintain peaceful debates. Sadiq emphasized that respecting institutions is vital for national unity and stability. Speaking to the media in Lahore, he advised opposition leaders to […]
President approves bills to establish minoriti rights commission
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday assented to three bills on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, including legislation to establish a statutory body for the protection and promotion of minorities rights in Pakistan. The approval was confirmed in a statement issued by the Presidency. Read More: Parliament approves law for protection of minority rights […]
Assembly clears every government bill
The National Assembly’s performance in 2025 shows strong legislative momentum, as an official report highlights complete approval of government-backed laws alongside limited success for private lawmakers. Overall, the data reflects a clear imbalance between executive-led legislation and individual parliamentary initiatives during the year. As a result, questions have emerged about inclusivity and space for non-government […]
Lawmakers lash out over IMF corruption report
ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary committees of both houses on Wednesday saw heated criticism as lawmakers accused the government of failing to curb corruption and claimed the IMF’s newly released “Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment” singled out parliament and state institutions. Read More: IMF’s GCDA Report: Rhetoric Vs Rationality Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, however, firmly rejected this interpretation, insisting that […]
Speaker warns against anti-parliament remarks amid Achakzai controversy
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Monday issued a strong warning against what he described as anti-parliament statements by Pakhtunkhwa Mili Awami Party (PkMAP) chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai. Read More: Opposition unites against proposed 27th Amendment Although nominated by the PTI as the new opposition leader, Mr Achakzai’s appointment has not yet been notified […]
PML-N’s strength rises to 131 as five newly elected MNAs take oath
The ruling PML-N’s numerical strength in the National Assembly increased to 131 on Thursday after five newly elected members from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa took oath. The oath was administered by NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, following which the MNAs signed the official roll. Those sworn in included Daniyal Ahmed, Muhammad Noman, Mehmood Qadir, Babar Nawaz […]
Senate passes historic 27th Amendment amid uproar
ISLAMABAD – The Senate on Thursday approved the revised 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025 with a two-thirds majority, despite strong opposition protests. The bill, reintroduced by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, includes major constitutional and judicial reforms. It marks one of the most significant legislative developments in recent months. The amendment returned to the Senate […]