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 […]
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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, […]
Senate demands judicial probe into Islamabad bombing
The Senate on Monday unanimously adopted a condolence and condemnation resolution over a suicide attack at an imambargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai area, calling for a judicial inquiry to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. “This House demands the government and the relevant institutions to immediately establish a judicial commission for a transparent, comprehensive […]
US government shutdown looms as Senate vote fails over DHS funding
WASHINGTON: A partial US government shutdown appeared increasingly likely on Thursday after Senate Democrats rejected a key procedural vote, expressing anger over the recent killing of two protesters opposing President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies. Read More: Senate Passes Deal to End US Shutdown The failure to advance a six-bill spending package — intended to fund more than […]
Ruckus in Senate as PTI demands probe into alleged election fraud
Barbs flew in the Senate on Friday with the opposition taking the government to task over its policies and demanding a parliamentary probe into “institutional overreach” and “election fraud”. In response, the government accused the opposition of committing “economic terrorism” while also chiding it for the Results Transmission System (RTS) fiasco in the 2018 general […]
Senators push for monitoring social media use by minors
ISLAMABAD: Senators on Friday called for closer monitoring of social media platforms for children under 18, proposing the formation of a special committee to develop safeguards in consultation with relevant ministries. Read More: Senate bill sets 16+ age limit for social media The proposal was raised through a calling-attention notice by Senators Falak Naz, Fawzia Arshad, Aimal […]