The Punjab Assembly received a resolution on Tuesday to honour Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his recent US visit. The resolution, submitted by Shoaib Siddiqui of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, praised the visit as a success. It also commended his efforts to expose India’s alleged involvement in terrorism in Pakistan. The resolution highlighted […]
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Malik Ahmad Bhachar loses post after 10-year jail sentence
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly has officially declared the seat of Opposition Leader Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar vacant after his recent conviction by an anti-terrorism court in a May 9, 2023 protest case. According to a notification issued on Thursday, Bhachar can no longer serve as the leader of the opposition following his sentencing. The deputy […]
Punjab assembly fight: Opposition slaps govt member
A Punjab Assembly session turned chaotic when an opposition member slapped a government lawmaker during proceedings. The incident involved opposition MPA Khalid Nisar Dogar and government MPA Hassan Riaz. Tensions flared after both members exchanged verbal jabs. The situation escalated when Khalid Nisar approached Hassan Riaz and slapped him, sparking a physical altercation on the […]
26 Opposition members reinstated in Punjab assembly
The Punjab Assembly restored the membership of 26 suspended opposition members. Acting Speaker Zaheer Iqbal issued a notification to allow their return. During Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s speech, the suspended members had caused disruption, leading to their suspension. After the notification, opposition members re-entered the assembly, welcomed with applause from government members. Finance Minister Mujtaba […]
Punjab speaker rejects disqualification petitions for 26 MPAs
Talks between the government and opposition in the Punjab Assembly have succeeded, leading to a major breakthrough. Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan has rejected four separate reference requests seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition members. However, the ban on these members attending 15 sessions of the Assembly will remain in place. The references were […]
Punjab assembly reaches deal on suspensions
In the Punjab Assembly, the government and opposition have reached an agreement over the suspension and disqualification references of 26 members. The joint committee from both sides concluded talks, agreeing to avoid the use of offensive language during future sessions. Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan congratulated the committee for a successful dialogue. He said abusive […]
Punjab assembly halts action against suspended opposition
The Punjab Assembly has temporarily stopped further actions against suspended opposition members. This came after productive talks between Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan and opposition leaders. The Speaker directed the assembly secretariat and ruling party members to halt all proceedings against the suspended lawmakers until negotiations conclude. The suspended opposition members had faced hefty fines exceeding […]
Speaker, opposition talk suspension relief for 26 MPAs
A heated political standoff in the Punjab Assembly took a surprising turn when a meeting between the Speaker and opposition members led to a possible resolution over the suspension of 26 lawmakers. According to sources, the meeting initially began under the scope of Article 10-A of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair […]
Punjab assembly takes bold step: 26 suspended MPs face de-seating
The Punjab Assembly has reportedly started legal proceedings to de-seat 26 suspended opposition lawmakers. These members were initially barred for 15 sittings following disruptive behavior during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s speech in the budget session on June 27. The Speaker’s Office, led by Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has initiated consultations with the Punjab Law Department […]
No-confidence storm hits PTI in Punjab assembly
In a major political development, the Punjab Assembly removed four opposition standing committee chairpersons through a successful no-confidence motion. All four belonged to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). This move has further intensified the political divide in the provincial legislature. The four chairpersons removed were Ansar Iqbal from the Literacy Committee, Saima Kanwal from Special Education, […]