The performance report of the second parliamentary year of the Punjab Assembly has been released. According to details shared with Daily Times, in the second parliamentary year, a total of 15 sessions of the Punjab Assembly were held, and the sessions lasted for 82 days. Moreover, 62 practical sessions were held, during which 109 draft […]
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PA holds parliamentary consultation on ending child marriage
Punjab Assembly (PA) hosted a parliamentary consultation to end child marriage in the province, bringing together lawmakers, child protection authorities, legal experts, and partners to review evidence, address legislative gaps, and advance reforms to protect children’s rights, on Tuesday. The consultation was organized by the Parliamentary Development Unit in collaboration with UNFPA, reflecting the provincial […]
PA passes resolution to ban Imran, his party for being ‘anti-state’
The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution to ban incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan and his party for being “anti-state”. The development comes days after Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry assailed Khan for creating and spreading an “anti-army” rhetoric, stating that such […]
Punjab Speaker testifies in Shehbaz vs Imran case
Lahore: In the 10 billion rupee defamation case filed by Shehbaz Sharif against PTI founder Imran Khan, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan appeared in court today as a key witness. He recorded his statement before the Session Judge Yilmaz Ghani. Malik Ahmad Khan said Imran Khan made false allegations against Shehbaz Sharif, accusing him […]
Lahore court summons Punjab Assembly speaker in Imran Khan defamation case
LAHORE – A Lahore Sessions Court has summoned Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s defamation suit against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. The case was heard by Additional Sessions Judge Yilmaz Ghani on Saturday. The PTI founder’s counsel requested extra time for cross-examination, citing the late arrival of senior […]
Punjab Assembly backs 27th Constitutional Amendment
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution expressing full support for the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The resolution was moved by PML-N MPA Hina Pervaiz Butt. The resolution described the amendment as a crucial step toward institutional stability and transparency, emphasizing the need to grant constitutional protection to local governments to prevent arbitrary dissolution […]
Lahore court grants Parvez Elahi exemption
LAHORE — The Lahore Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday accepted former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi’s request to be exempted from appearing in the Punjab Assembly illegal recruitment case. Presiding Judge Javed Iqbal Warraich adjourned the proceedings until November 27, summoning Elahi along with co-accused for the next hearing. Elahi’s lawyer submitted a medical report […]
Punjab Assembly to take up key amendment bills in 34th session today
LAHORE – The first sitting of the 34th Punjab Assembly session is set to begin today (Monday) at 2:00 PM under the chairmanship of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan at the Punjab Assembly building, according to the issued agenda. As per the agenda, the School and Higher Education Department will address questions raised by assembly […]
Punjab Assembly Speaker meets CM Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan met Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday to discuss the province’s political, administrative, and legislative affairs. The meeting focused on the stages of legislation, proceedings of the House, and maintaining law-and-order across Punjab. Both leaders emphasized taking strict action against individuals disrupting peace and security. Read […]
Punjab Local Government Bill Sparks Uproar in Assembly
The Punjab Local Government Bill has triggered intense protests after being swiftly passed in the Punjab Assembly. Despite loud opposition, the government pushed the bill through, ignoring demands to delay proceedings due to ongoing protests in the province. The move came after the Election Commission of Pakistan announced local elections in December under the existing […]