Senators’ inclusion in polls probe body to be decided on Mondayon September 20, 2018ISLAMABAD: Opposition lawmakers in Upper House of parliament on Wednesday demanded representation in the proposed National Assembly's committee to probe alleged rigging in the July 25 polls. The opposition senators were of the view that the July 2018 election was heavily rigged as was apprehended before the general election. The election process should be made free and fair always, they … [Read more...] about Senators’ inclusion in polls probe body to be decided on Monday
Development spending slashed by Rs 305bnon September 19, 2018ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar on Tuesday presented Finance Supplementary (Amendment) Bill in National Assembly for the remaining nine months of the fiscal year. During his speech, he said one of the aims of the government was to generate an additional revenue of Rs183 billion in the year. He said that the last budget presented by the previous PML-N government was in sharp contrast to … [Read more...] about Development spending slashed by Rs 305bn
Govt forms parliamentary panel to probe rigging allegationson September 19, 2018ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government on Tuesday adopted a motion in the National Assembly to form a parliamentary commission to probe alleged rigging in the July 25 polls. The formation of the commission had been unanimously demanded by opposition parties, including PML-N, PPP and MMA. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi tabled the motion during the NA session, which … [Read more...] about Govt forms parliamentary panel to probe rigging allegations
Ministry of Power asked to ensure provincial job quotaon September 12, 2018Senate Standing Committee on power on Tuesday directed the ministry of power to ensure provincial job quota for all types of appointment in power distribution companies (Discos). The committee was informed that 53,000 jobs vacancies were vacant in all 10 public sector power distribution companies, but the appointments were put on hold. The Secretary Power Ministry Irfan Ali informed the … [Read more...] about Ministry of Power asked to ensure provincial job quota
Canals diversion responsible for 50pc irrigation water wastage, Senate toldon September 7, 2018ISLAMABAD: The Senate's Special Committee on Water Scarcity was Thursday informed that canals diversion were responsible for 50 percent irrigation water wastage in Pakistan. "About 90-95 percent of Pakistan's water is being used in agriculture of which 50% is wasted. If appropriate measures by all stakeholders are not taken the crisis will deepen," warned Ministry of Water Resources Secretary … [Read more...] about Canals diversion responsible for 50pc irrigation water wastage, Senate told
RTS failed. How do we know e-voting won’t, asks senatoron September 4, 2018The Results Transmission System (RTS) failed on the Election Day. What is the guarantee that the e-voting system introduced for overseas Pakistanis won't meet the same fate in upcoming by-polls, asked Senator Raza Rabbani on Monday. Speaking at the Senate session, the veteran Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lawmaker in the Upper House opposed the plan to use the e-voting software, fearing that it … [Read more...] about RTS failed. How do we know e-voting won’t, asks senator
$9bn urgently needed to run country, Senate toldon September 1, 2018ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umer Friday told the Upper House of parliament that an amount of $9 billion was urgently needed to run the government. "As per budget for fiscal year 2018-19, $9 billion are required to run the country. We are trying to address the root causes that have necessitated borrowing of this money," he said, adding, "Off course, we know any policy will take time to … [Read more...] about $9bn urgently needed to run country, Senate told
Pakistan won’t engage with US at expense of national interest: FMon August 29, 2018ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Tuesday said Pakistan wanted to improve relations with the United States but not at the expense of its national interests. Speaking at the floor of the Senate, the minister said weightage will be given to the opinion of the people as well as the elected representatives while taking forward relations with Washington. He said national security and … [Read more...] about Pakistan won’t engage with US at expense of national interest: FM
Tempers run high over planned blasphemous caricature conteston August 28, 2018ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of parliament Monday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the publication of blasphemous caricatures in Netherlands. Leader of the House Shibli Faraz presented the resolution against the caricature competition scheduled to be held at the end of this year in Netherlands, which has triggered an outrage throughout the Muslim world. The resolution binds the … [Read more...] about Tempers run high over planned blasphemous caricature contest
PM-elect vows ‘ruthless’ accountabilityon August 18, 2018 Delivering his first address as the 22nd Prime Minister-elect amid ruckus in the House, Imran Khan on Friday made several promises to the nation, regarding greater accountability for use of public funds, reforms to the electoral system, and his attendance in the National Assembly. Like his speech following the 1992 World Cup victory, a part of his speech was also about him, as he … [Read more...] about PM-elect vows ‘ruthless’ accountability
