The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elected PPP’s Advocate Amjad Hussain as the chief minister on Monday, just hours after the newly elected assembly members took oath. This came after the PPP’s Imran Nadeem Shigri and the PML-N’s Malik Kifayatur Rehman were elected as the assembly’s speaker and deputy speaker, respectively. Nadeem announced the election schedule for the […]
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PPP won’t pass disputed telecom bill with ‘draconian’ clauses, says Sherry
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman on Monday said her party would not allow any legislation related to the IT sector, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), or right of way (RWA) to pass through the Senate unless it was thoroughly scrutinised and amended by the relevant standing committee. “For the record, PPP in the […]
PPP, PML-N hold consultations on key constitutional posts in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have begun consultations over the allocation of key constitutional offices as efforts continue to form the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan following the recent regional elections. According to sources, the PPP has decided to nominate Imran Nadeem Shigri for the position of Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan […]
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman seeks wider debate on telecom amendment bill
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has said her party will not support the Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Senate unless it undergoes a thorough review by the relevant standing committee and incorporates the party’s proposed amendments. The statement comes amid growing debate over the proposed legislation, which aims to […]
PPP MPA Naeem Ahmed Kharal passes away
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MPA Naeem Ahmed Kharal passed away here on Sunday after protracted illness, his family sources confirmed. Naeem Ahmed Kharal was elected on Sindh Assembly constituency PS-30 Khairpur in general election held in 2024. President Asif Ali Zardari, Sunday, expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the death of Naeem Kharal, a […]
PPP, IPP discuss govt formation in GB
An important meeting was held in Gilgit between the central and provincial leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians and the central and provincial leadership of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the prevailing political situation, public issues, the interests of Gilgit-Baltistan, and matters related to government formation in the […]
Bilawal vows continued support for BISP amid criticism
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly defended the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), describing criticism of the social welfare initiative as regrettable and reaffirming his party’s commitment to protecting and expanding it. Addressing the National Assembly on Thursday, Bilawal said BISP had proven its effectiveness over the years and had earned […]
Murad Ali Shah says PPP leadership wants focus on major projects
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leadership has directed the provincial government to shift its focus from smaller development schemes to large-scale projects aimed at delivering long-term benefits to the public. Addressing a post-budget press conference in Karachi, the chief minister said the provincial government’s largest expenditures […]
PPP lawmaker demands separate South Punjab province in Senate
As senators from the treasury and opposition traded accusations during Wednesday’s budget debate in the Senate, PPP Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan demanded a separate South Punjab province. “Seven million children are born in Pakistan annually, more than in all of Europe. What are we doing for their employment?” he asked during the budget debate in […]
Bilawal says budget talks with government continue
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that discussions with the government over concerns regarding the federal budget are ongoing, indicating continued engagement between coalition partners on key fiscal issues. The remarks came after a meeting between Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and a government delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister […]