In a significant move to assert parliamentary supremacy, a Senate rule was amended on Friday with the aim to curb judicial interference in parliamentary affairs. The amendment to rule 166(5) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate was approved by the upper House of Parliament as chair rejected the government’s […]
Parliamentary affairs
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs ‘resolved 93% public complaints in 2025’
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs reported that 93 percent of public complaints received across Pakistan in 2025 were resolved, with action taken on 21,281 applications during the year. The figures were shared in an official statement outlining steps taken to improve public access, accountability, and transparency in government processes. According to the ministry, most complaints […]
No formal contact from opposition for dialogue, NA speaker says
National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Monday that the opposition has not made any formal contact to initiate dialogue with the government. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists, according to a handout issued by the National Assembly Secretariat. Sadiq clarified that although there has been public discussion about possible negotiations, […]
Lanjar congratulates Asma Jahangir Group over victory in bar elections
Sindh Minister for Home Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Zia ul Hassan Lanjar, has extended his heartfelt congratulations over the victory of the Asma Jahangir Group in the Pakistan Bar Council elections. In a statement, he said that the success of the Asma Jahangir Group reflects the strong confidence of the legal fraternity and serves as […]
PM Shehbaz, Balochistan CM discuss provincial affairs and security
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Monday to discuss key provincial matters. The meeting focused on administrative and development issues in the province, with both leaders emphasizing the need for progress and stability. They also reviewed the overall law and order situation in Balochistan and discussed […]
Pakistan committed to Afghan dialogue despite delays, Senate told
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Saturday informed the Senate that Pakistan remains committed to resolving all issues through dialogue with Afghanistan. However, he said that Pak-Afghan negotiations have faced delays due to the non-provision of written guarantees from the Afghan side. Responding to points raised by Mashal Azam in Senate, […]
AG briefs home minister on status of important cases
Sindh Minister for Law, Home and Parliamentary Affairs, Advocate Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, visited the office of the Advocate General Sindh at the High Court, where he was warmly received by Advocate General Jawad Dero. During the meeting held on Friday, an in-depth consultation took place regarding key cases currently under adjudication involving the provincial government. Minister […]
CGs of various countries condole demise of home minister’s mother
Consuls General of 14 countries called on the Minister for Home, Law, Parliamentary Affairs & Criminal Prosecution, Sindh to offer condolences on the sad demise of his mother.The Minister for Home, Law, Parliamentary Affairs & Criminal Prosecution, Sindh conveyed his sincere appreciation for their visit, kind words, and expressions of sympathy. The countries represented included […]
Govt working to regulate cryptocurrency: Tariq Fazal
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday informed the National Assembly that the government has formally established the Pakistan Crypto Council under the prime minister’s directives to develop a regulatory and operational framework for cryptocurrency in the country. Responding to questions during the Question Hour, the minister clarified that the government […]
Babar Awan resigns as PM’s advisor on parliamentary affairs
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan has resigned from his post after the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) initiated corruption inquiry against him. Babar took to twitter to announce that he has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Imran Khan and ‘will defend himself in the court’. کرسی سے چمٹے رہنے کے […]