MNAs slam religious affairs minister for violating quota on August 22, 2016ISLAMABAD: Legislators in the Lower House of parliament on Monday alleged that the federal minister for religious affairs had inducted his near and dear ones in the ministry, who were dealing with all Hajj-related matters. They said that being public representative, when any parliamentarian contacted the ministry, he/she was not properly accommodated, adding that even […]
All consumers shouldnt be made to pay for pilfered electricity: PAC on August 18, 2016ISLAMABAD: Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman Khurshid Shah on Thursday claimed that the receivables of power distribution companies (DISCOs) had reached Rs 365 billion – including power pilferages – but in the same breath said that this amount should not be added to the electricity bills of consumers who were paying their dues regularly. The […]
NA approves 20-member body to review NAB Ordinance, 1999 on August 18, 2016ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday adopted a motion authorising the speaker to set up a 20-member committee in consultation with the Senate chairman and leaders of the parliamentary parties to review the NAB Ordinance, 1999 and recommend amendments. The committee would present its report within three months of its notification. The motion was moved […]
Govt takes notice how visa was issued to a blacklisted American on August 17, 2016ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday said the government has taken serious notice of issuance of a visa to blacklisted US national Mathew Barret and a departmental inquiry is also underway at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, the minister confirmed that Matthew Barrett, the blacklisted US national who was deported in […]
Lower House opposes forced expulsion of Afghan refugees on August 16, 2016ISLAMABAD: Legislators in Lower House of Parliament on Monday told the government that the people of Pakistan had served Afghan Refugees with great honour and their repatriation by force would destroy all the sacrifices of the last four decades. Under United National Guidelines, it was also not good for Pakistan to expel Afghan Refugees by […]
Govt fails to complete NA quorum, session adjourned on August 12, 2016ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Friday adjourned due to lack of quorum issue and could not take up any agenda item appearing on the list of business of the House. Reacting over adjournment of House, leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah wondered how a government which was incapable of taking […]
Controversial cybercrime bill sails through NA on August 11, 2016ISLAMABAD: The Prevention of Electronic Crime Bill 2015 was passed in the national assembly with a majority vote on Thursday. The Senate had already approved the Cyber Crime Bill with 50 amendments on July 29 2016. Minister of State of Information Technology and Telecommunication Anusha Rehman had presented the bill earlier this year. The law […]
PM vows decisive blow to terrorists on August 11, 2016ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday condemned the Quetta suicide bombing and said the nation was united in the war on terror, which would be taken to its logical end at any cost. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, the prime minister said that intelligence agencies were working day and night to […]
NA asks govt to come down hard on terrorists, extremists on August 10, 2016ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed a unanimous resolution condemning the Quetta suicide bombing and expressing solidarity with the grieving families. The resolution urged the government to take action against a handful of terrorists who were disturbing Pakistan’s peace. The resolution moved by Law Minister Zahid Hamid said the entire nation was grieved over […]
MPs blame govt and security agencies for Quetta carnage on August 8, 2016ISLAMABAD: Lawmakers in the National Assembly on Monday condemned the Quetta suicide bombing and said that terrorist attacks were result of government’s flawed policies. They criticised the intelligence agencies for their failure to prevent such attacks. They said that terrorism was a global issue, but other countries took appropriate measures to prevent terrorist activities. They […]