The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination convened under the Chairmanship of Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti to deliberate on key legislative, policy, and administrative matters pertaining to the health sector. The Committee considered the Private Member’s Bill titled “The National Population and Reproductive Health Bill, 2026”, reviewed issues relating to the […]
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Over 50% of Pakistani doctors migrating abroad, Senate says
The Senate Standing Committee on Health revealed that 50 to 60 percent of Pakistani doctors are migrating abroad. Senator Anusha Rehman said many doctors trained in Pakistan prefer jobs overseas over local service. She added that Ireland attracts most doctors with salaries of around 5,000 euros per month. This large migration harms Pakistan’s healthcare system […]
Crypto in question: Senate challenges government’s unchecked moves
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom has raised concerns over the formation of the newly established Crypto Council. The meeting was chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan at Parliament Lodges. Members discussed the need for legal clarity and questioned the council’s foundation. The IT Secretary briefed the committee on the council’s role and structure. […]
Senator Abdul Qadir elected as Chairman Petroleum Standing Committee
ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Standing Committee on Petroleum elected Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir as its chairman for a term of three-year on Tuesday. The committee members elected the chairman under Rule 184(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate, 2012. Senators Fida Muhammad, Mohsin Aziz, Aon Abbas, Prince Ahmed Omer Ahmed […]