ISLAMABAD: Senator Sherry Rehman on Monday strongly criticised India’s approval of a new hydel power project on the Chenab River, warning that the “weaponisation of water is neither sane nor acceptable” and poses serious risks to regional stability. Read More: Sherry Rehman warns of regional conflict Reacting to Indian media reports, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) […]
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Rehman calls for apology after Senate committee clash
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Senator Sherry Rehman has demanded an apology from Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan following a heated exchange with Senator Palwasha Khan during a Senate committee meeting. She said the conduct displayed by the minister was unacceptable and should not be normalised in parliamentary proceedings. Read More: Senate […]
Sherry raises alarm over Bondi Beach attack
Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party and Senator Sherry Rehman has expressed grave concern over the recent terrorist attack at Bondi Beach and its possible links with India, cautioning against the spread of misinformation and identity-based politics in the aftermath of the incident. In a tweet, Sherry Rehman said that allegations levelled against Pakistan […]
Pakistan faces 49% cement emissions, 88% urban expansion: Sherry
Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman, Wednesday called for an urgent national shift toward sustainable, circular and climate-resilient construction, warning that Pakistan’s current development trajectory is placing the country at heightened climate and urbanization risk. Speaking at the Pakistan Sustainability Summit in Islamabad, Senator Rehman said the country was […]
Pakistan population summit stresses urgent need for family planning
ISLAMABAD: The two-day “Pakistan Population Summit” began in Islamabad on Sunday, focusing on the urgent need to recognise population planning as an investment in the country’s development. Read More: Pakistan Population Summit opens to address rising demographic challenges The event, organised by DawnMedia, brings together politicians, economists, development specialists, private sector leaders, and experts to […]
Senate passes domestic violence bill with stricter penalties
The Senate on Thursday approved the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2025, introducing stricter punishments for individuals who threaten divorce or contract another marriage on baseless allegations. Read More: NA passes Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill The legislation, already passed by the National Assembly, was cleared through a supplementary agenda after rules were suspended, bypassing the […]
Sherry urges shift to renewables for energy sovereignty
Senator Sherry Rehman has called for a decisive shift towards renewable energy to ensure Pakistan’s energy sovereignty, security, and affordability. Speaking as the chief guest at the Parliamentary Forum on Energy and Economy, themed “Implications of IGCEP 2025: Politics of Energy Generation in Pakistan”, she stressed that electricity is a fundamental human right and must […]
Sherry Rehman extends birthday greetings to Bilawal
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice President, Senator Sherry Rehman has congratulated PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on his birthday, praising his role in national and international politics. In her message on Sunday, Sherry Rehman said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s politics was marked by reconciliation and consensus-building, as he continued to follow in the footsteps of […]
Sherry Rehman slams India’s ban on Kashmiri books
Senator Sherry Rehman strongly condemned the Indian government’s recent ban on Kashmiri historical and resistance literature. She described this move as a severe example of fascism and a blatant attack on intellectual and cultural freedom. According to her, India aims to erase Kashmiri identity by confiscating these books, but taking away books will never stop […]
Pakistan sends two delegations abroad to counter India’s war narrative
The Foreign Office confirmed on Monday that Pakistan has deployed two high-level delegations to counter India’s recent aggressive posturing. These teams aim to present Pakistan’s stance on regional tensions and highlight Islamabad’s commitment to peace and diplomacy. The move follows rising border tensions and recent Indian accusations which Pakistan has dismissed as baseless propaganda. The […]