ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party has strongly rejected the 27th Constitutional Amendment, describing it as suspicious and unacceptable. The decision came during a parliamentary party meeting chaired by Senate Parliamentary Leader Senator Ali Zafar, with attendance from Senators Allama Nasir Abbas, Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, Falak Naz, Dr. Humayun Mehmood, and others. During the […]
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PTI-backed Khurram Zeeshan wins Senate seat
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidate Khurram Zeeshan won the Senate seat vacated by Shibli Faraz. Faraz, the former opposition leader in the Senate, was disqualified after being convicted in cases related to the May 9, 2023 riots. Khurram secured 91 votes, surpassing the required 75 votes to win. The PTI confirmed the result through an official […]
PPP walks out again over Maryam’s remarks
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) walked out of both the Senate and National Assembly once again. This protest came in response to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s recent remarks. PPP leaders said they will not attend proceedings until someone from the government addresses their concerns. They demanded a public apology and warned against interpreting their […]
Senate chairman stresses political engagement to tackle challenges
Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday hosted a luncheon at Aiwan-e-Sadr in honour of senators belonging to various political parties. The meeting reviewed the overall political situation in the country and abroad and took stock of the relief and reconstruction efforts underway in flood-affected regions. Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar and Minister for […]
Senate approves Anti-Terror bill, opposition walks out
Islamabad – Following its passage in the National Assembly last week, the Senate has approved the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, triggering intense protests and a walkout by opposition lawmakers who objected to bypassing committee review. The bill grants law enforcement and armed forces the authority to detain individuals for up to three months without immediate access […]
Justice won’t bend to protests: Law minister warns May 9 offenders
ISLAMABAD – Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Monday that those behind the May 9 violence must face justice, no matter their political influence. He warned that protest or pressure campaigns cannot undo a lawful court conviction. Speaking in the Senate during a heated session, Tarar said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is now dealing […]
CJP pension soars 327% in 14 years, Senate told
Islamabad: The Ministry of Law and Justice has disclosed a sharp rise in the Chief Justice of Pakistan’s post-retirement pension over the last 14 years, with a jump from Rs560,000 in 2010 to Rs2.39 million in 2024. The figures were submitted in a written response during the Senate’s question hour. According to the official data, […]
Pakistan Senate forms minority caucus on int’l minority day
ISLAMABAD – In a landmark move, the Senate has officially notified the formation of a parliamentary caucus focused on minority rights in Pakistan. The announcement came on August 11, coinciding with International Minority Day. Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani made the declaration during a special session, reaffirming the commitment to uphold constitutional protections for minorities. […]
Non-muslim senators urge formation of minority rights caucus
A group of non-Muslim senators has formally requested the formation of a minority caucus in the Senate to promote the rights and welfare of religious minorities. The letter, addressed to Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani, was signed by Senators Khalil Tahir Sandhu, Gurdeep Singh, Poonjo Mal Bheel, and Danesh Kumar. They emphasized the need for […]
Senators slam govt over soaring sugar prices
ISLAMABAD: The government faced strong criticism in the Senate on Monday for failing to control the rising price of sugar. Lawmakers accused authorities of supporting market mafias and ignoring consumer rights. The session was chaired by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani. Senator Mohsin Aziz said the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) had failed to protect […]