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 […]
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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 […]
Senate panel to escalate NHA chief repeated absence to PM
ISLAMABAD — A Senate sub-committee on Monday decided to escalate complaints to Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif over the repeated absence of senior officials of NHA from the Ministry of Communications, terming the conduct a breach of parliamentary privilege. Read More: NHA, FWO to prepare joint report on motorways in 15 days The Sub-Committee of […]
Senate committee briefed on NADRA data leaks and family tree anomalies
ISLAMABAD: Officials from the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the Ministry of Interior briefed the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology on Monday regarding past data leaks and anomalies in Pakistani family trees. Read More: Legislative body directs NADRA to resolve blocking of CNIC issue The meeting, held at Parliament House, included a briefing by […]
Senate committee seeks faster CSS recruitment
The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Senator Naseema Ehsan, on Monday reviewed rules governing CSS and general recruitment examinations, and examined regulations under the National Archives Act, 1993, and the Archival Material (Preservation and Export Control) Act, 1975. The committee was briefed on reforms in the civil servants’ evaluation system and recruitment through […]
Supreme court to review 27th Amendment in full court session
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has summoned a full court to review the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The meeting will take place before Friday prayers. The decision follows letters from three senior Supreme Court judges urging a detailed review of the amendment clause by clause. Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, in his letter, said the amendment could disrupt […]
Senate passes historic 27th Amendment amid uproar
ISLAMABAD – The Senate on Thursday approved the revised 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025 with a two-thirds majority, despite strong opposition protests. The bill, reintroduced by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, includes major constitutional and judicial reforms. It marks one of the most significant legislative developments in recent months. The amendment returned to the Senate […]
No technical issues in 27th Amendment, bill to pass today: Law Minister
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Wednesday that there are no technical flaws in the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill. He expressed confidence that the bill would be passed by the National Assembly today. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, the minister said that if any clarification or minor change was required, it would be […]