The Punjab Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee-II (PAC-II) has identified major financial irregularities and revenue leakages within the Board of Revenue, highlighting weaknesses in tax collection and land management systems across Punjab. The findings emerged during a committee meeting chaired by Syed Ali Haider Gilani at the Punjab Assembly, where officials from the assembly, audit, finance […]
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Punjab Assembly passes infrastructure cess bill amid protests
The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed the Punjab Infrastructure Development Cess Bill 2026 during a tense session marked by repeated quorum issues, heated exchanges between treasury and opposition lawmakers, and concerns over low wages and overcrowded prisons. Read More: Punjab Assembly 40th session summoned by Speake The session, chaired by Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, began nearly […]
Punjab CM, PA speaker discuss uplift projects
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and discussed ongoing development projects and public affairs. The chief minister expressed heartfelt condolences over the demise of the speaker’s sister and offered Fateha for the departed soul. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on public welfare initiatives and development […]
Azma lauds PA speaker for passage of Child Marriage Restraint Act
Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has paid rich tribute to Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan for his dynamic and courageous leadership in steering the passage of the Child Marriage Restraint Act in the Punjab Assembly. Speaking during the assembly session, the minister praised the Speaker’s statesmanship in handling this sensitive legislation. She […]
Punjab Assembly Approves Strict Law Against Underage Marriage
The Punjab Assembly has approved a strict law against underage marriage. Lawmakers passed the amendment bill with a clear majority. As a result, the new law aims to protect children and discourage early marriages across the province. Under the new legislation, adults over 18 will face punishment if they marry minors. In addition, the law […]
Punjab Assembly reverses stance on agricultural income tax
The Punjab Assembly witnessed a swift reversal on the issue of agricultural income tax, as Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan reinstated tax notifications just a day after declaring them unconstitutional. Read More: PA speaker declares agri tax notification null and void The session, which began with a delay of two hours, saw the House unanimously approve a […]
Punjab Assembly 40th session summoned by Speaker
Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, has summoned the 40th session of the provincial assembly. Read More: Punjab Local Government Bill Sparks Uproar in Assembly According to an official notification, the session is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 3, at 2:00 PM. The proceedings will be presided over by Malik Muhammad […]
25 vehicles of PA grounded as part of austerity drive
The austerity campaign is being strictly implemented in the Punjab Assembly, while 25 protocol vehicles of the assembly were grounded on the instructions of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan. According to sources, only essential lights are being lit in the assembly, while electrical appliances have been completely switched off, along with lights, unnecessary air conditioners […]
PA speaker meets Chinese CG, vows to fortify Pak-China ties
Punjab Assembly (PA) Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a meeting with the newly-appointed Chinese Consul General Sun Yan at the Assembly Chamber, here on Wednesday. Both sides discussed ways to further strengthen Pakistan-China relations and enhance bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. The speaker congratulated the Consul General on assuming his new responsibilities and extended […]
Punjab Assembly panel approves bills on security zones and financial oversight
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly Standing Committee on Home Department has approved two significant bills aimed at tightening regulation over public gatherings and strengthening oversight of financial activities in trusts and cooperative societies. Read More: Punjab Assembly completes first parliamentary year, approves 25 bills One of the proposed laws, the Punjab High Security Zones (Establishment) Bill 2026, seeks […]