Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, while sharing his views, said that he began writing his book “Chahay Yousuf Say Sada” during his time in jail. He was speaking as the Chief Guest at the book launching ceremony of “Maeeshat Aur Parliament”, a compilation of economic columns by MNA Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig. The Chairman […]
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Panel urges stronger consular protection for overseas Pakistani
ISLAMABAD: Justice Project Pakistan (JPP), in collaboration with the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR), marked International Migrants Day 2025 with a panel discussion highlighting the challenges faced by overseas Pakistani prisoners. Speakers underscored the urgent need to strengthen and codify Pakistan’s consular protection framework to safeguard citizens abroad. Read More: Rights Groups Highlight Overseas Pakistanis in […]
Austrian parliament approves school headscarf ban
Austrian lawmakers on Thursday approved a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under 14, a move rights groups and experts say is discriminatory and could deepen society divisions. The conservative-led government – under pressure from rising anti-migration sentiment – proposed the ban this year, arguing it is to protect girls “from oppression”. The opposition […]
Parliament approves law for protection of minority rights
A joint session of Parliament passed the National Commission for Minorities Bill 2025 with some changes on Tuesday, which aims to establish a national body dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of minority communities in Pakistan. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar tabled the bill amid outcry from some members, particularly those belonging to the […]
Australian far-right senator wears burqa to parliament, sparking outrage
Australian far-right Senator Pauline Hanson wore a burqa to Parliament on Monday as a political prop in her push to ban the Muslim garment in public, sparking accusations of racism from Muslim senators over the stunt. Hanson wore the burqa shortly after she was denied permission to introduce a bill that would outlaw burqas and […]
President Zardari signs 27th constitutional amendment into law
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, making it part of Pakistan’s Constitution. The bill was passed by both houses of Parliament. It received two-thirds majority approval in the National Assembly and Senate. The Senate approved the amendment after a session chaired by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani. Federal Law […]
Senate pays tribute to late Irfan Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD: Senators on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to the late Senator Irfan Siddiqui for his contributions as a parliamentarian, educationist, and author during a special session of the upper house. The session, however, saw low attendance from the opposition benches, as most Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers were absent. The Senate unanimously passed a resolution to […]
PML-N, PPP reach consensus on 27th amendment draft
ISLAMABAD – The ruling coalition partners, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), on Monday reached a consensus on the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment after detailed consultations. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announced that the draft had been finalized following mutual agreement, with minor revisions incorporated as suggested by both parties. […]
Parliament to decide on Gaza peace mission, says FO
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi has said the decision to send a peacekeeping force to Gaza would be made by Pakistan’s Parliament, clarifying that no such decision has been taken yet. Rejecting Indian media reports alleging secret meetings between Pakistani intelligence officials and foreign agencies over financial matters, the spokesperson dismissed the claims as […]
Govt seeks allies’ backing for 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday held extensive consultations with ruling coalition partners to secure support for the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment, with the government expected to table the bill in the Senate within days. According to sources, the premier has convened a federal cabinet meeting today (Friday), where the amendment will top the […]