The upper house of Parliament on Monday echoed with the PPP’s displeasure over recent statements regarding the creation of a separate Karachi province, asserting that it was an inseparable part of Sindh. The development comes two days after the Sindh Assembly passed a resolution terming Karachi an “inseparable” part of Sindh and opposed any move […]
Sherry Rehman
Sherry eulogises ZAB on birth anniversary
Vice President of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Senator Sherry Rehman has paid rich tribute to Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (ZAB) on his 98th birth anniversary, acknowledging his historic services, vision and sacrifices for the country and the people. In her message, Sherry Rehman said that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was a wise, farsighted, intelligent and […]
Sherry slams India’s water weaponisation over planned power project on Chenab
Vice President Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Sherry Rehman has strongly condemned India’s approval of the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River, terming it a “clear and grave violation” of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). In a statement on Monday, Senator Sherry Rehman said that India’s move to construct a controversial hydropower project in […]
Sherry Rehman warns against ‘weaponisation’ of water
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) […]
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 […]