The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has passed an amendment to its Privileges Act, introducing penalties for actions considered to violate the privileges and dignity of the provincial legislature, including the unauthorized publication of assembly proceedings and committee reports. Read More: KP Assembly passes amendment bill allowing use Under the newly approved law, publishing or broadcasting the proceedings of […]
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Reports emerge of discontent among PTI lawmakers in KP
Reports of dissatisfaction within the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ranks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have surfaced, with sources claiming that more than 20 provincial assembly members have expressed concerns over the performance of the provincial government and its leadership. Read More: PTI voices concern over reports about Bushra Bibi’s health According to sources, a number of PTI lawmakers are […]
Opposition, treasury to receive in-camera briefing on Balochistan security
QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai announced on Wednesday that lawmakers from both the opposition and treasury benches will receive an in-camera briefing today (Thursday) on the province’s worsening law and order situation. The decision came after multiple members voiced alarm over escalating security concerns during the assembly session. The session began late, with […]
New 10-member cabinet takes oath in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s new 10-member cabinet took oath on Friday. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi administered the oath to the newly appointed ministers. The ceremony was held at Governor House in Peshawar. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, assembly members, and senior civil officials attended the event. The cabinet includes Aftab Alam, Amjad Ali, Fazal Shakoor Khan, Arshad […]
Balochistan opposition MPAs refuse to leave police station until formal notification, govt withdraws FIR
The government of Balochistan has withdrawn the FIR registered against 1 MPAs of the opposition parties of the provincial assembly. The FIR has been registered earlier for the attack on the Balochistan assembly and treasury bench lawmakers ahead of the provincial budget on June 18. As per details, a notification regarding withdrawal of the case […]
Punjab budget 2021-22: Rs 560 bn for development, revenue collection target Rs 359 bn
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Finance Hashim Jawan Bakht on Monday presented the Punjab Budget 2021-22 in the provincial assembly with a total outlay of Rs2.653 trillion with tax concessions worth Rs50billion, Rs196billion allocation for South Punjab, Rs370billion for the health sector and Rs 442billion for the education sector. Rs 54 billion would be spent on […]
Resolutions tabled against Nawaz in KPK, Punjab Assemblies
PESHAWAR: A resolution was submitted on Tuesday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KPK) Assembly demanding a case against Nawaz Sharif under article 6 of the Constitution. The resolution was submitted to the Provincial Assembly Speaker Asad Qaisar by provincial Information Minister Shah Farman. The resolution asserted that a treason case should be launched against Nawaz Sharif for […]