Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has said her party will not support the Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Senate unless it undergoes a thorough review by the relevant standing committee and incorporates the party’s proposed amendments. The statement comes amid growing debate over the proposed legislation, which aims to […]
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Budget: Senate seeks increase of income tax exemption threshold, cut in power tariffs
The Senate on Thursday approved the recommendations on the Finance Bill 2026, containing the annual budget statement. These recommendations were presented in the Senate by Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla in form of a report. Total 123 recommendations have been made for National Assembly for consideration. The upper […]
Senate panel recommends bringing exporters under Final Tax Regime
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue recommended the inclusion of exporters under the Final Tax Regime and further rationalisation of the tax framework to support export-led growth and enhance foreign exchange earnings. The development comes as the committee met with Saleem Mandviwalla in the chair, which continued deliberations on the Finance Bill 2026-27, […]
National Assembly and Senate sessions sessions summoned as budget likely on June 12
The National Assembly and Senate sessions have been summoned for Wednesday as the government prepares to present the federal budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which is expected to be unveiled on June 12. Read More: President summons Senate, National Assembly sessions President Asif Ali Zardari convened the sessions of both houses of parliament on the advice […]
KP governor, Senate chairman discuss key national issues
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal Karim Kundi met Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani in Islamabad to discuss the country’s political situation, parliamentary affairs and a range of challenges facing the province. Read More: Governor KP for Senate committee During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on issues affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including administrative difficulties, economic concerns and matters […]
Senate bill seeks blue passports for lawmakers
A bill seeking to extend official blue passport facilities to parliamentarians and their families was introduced in Pakistan’s Senate on Tuesday, drawing rare support from both government and opposition members. Read More: KP assembly demands blue passports for MPAs During the upper house session, Senator Abdul Qadir presented the Passport Act Amendment Bill 2026, proposing that former […]
Senate resolution lauds Armed Forces for Operation Bunyanun Marsoos
The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution paying tribute to the armed forces, security institutions and the entire Pakistani nation for their sacrifices, courage and resolve in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, security and national dignity. The resolution was moved by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry in the House. The House paid […]
Senate body halts conversion of Murree post office into tea house
The Senate Standing Committee on Communications expressed grave concern over the institutional decline and massive financial losses incurred by the Pakistan Post, emphasizing the urgent need for either comprehensive structural reforms or a total reconsideration of the entity’s existence. The committee here met on Thursday under the Chairmanship of Senator Pervaiz Rashid to deliberate on […]
Senate chairman announces austerity measures to save up to Rs 750 million
Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced wide-ranging austerity measures, projecting a reduction of more than 50 percent in the Senate Secretariat’s remaining budgetary utilization for the current fiscal year, translating into estimated savings of Rs 700 to 750 million. The Chairman presided over a high-level meeting at the Senate Secretariat to review and […]
Senate Panel passes Motion Picture Amendment Bill
A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting was held on Tuesday at the Old PIPS Hall, Parliament Lodges, Islamabad, on the requisition of members. The members present unanimously nominated Senator Sarmad Ali to preside over the proceedings. The Committee unanimously passed “The Motion Picture (Amendment) Bill, 2024” introduced by Murtaza Solangi, […]