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 […]
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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 […]
PA to take up ordinance against land grabbing today
The Punjab Assembly will take up today (February 24) the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property (Amendment) Ordinance 2026, which is aimed at curbing land grabbing and fast-tracking property disputes. The ordinance was on the agenda for Monday’s session but could not be tabled due to a lack of quorum. The amended ordinance, promulgated […]
Punjab Assembly passes Suthra Punjab Authority Bill with strict penalties
The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed the Suthra Punjab Authority Bill 2025, introducing strict penalties aimed at curbing environmental pollution, improper waste disposal and obstruction of sanitation operations across the province. Read More: Punjab Assembly backs 27th Constitutional Amendment The bill, which will become law after receiving the governor’s assent, lays down stringent punishments under Schedule […]
Azma Bokhari sues Punjab Assembly opposition leader over defamation
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has filed a defamation case against Moeen Qureshi, the Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly, seeking Rs800 million in damages, officials confirmed on Friday. The suit has been filed with the Lahore Defamation Tribunal under section 3 of the Punjab Defamation Act 2024. Read More: KP CM visit: Azma walks out […]