Opp again slams Centre for ‘lack of strategy’ to deal with Covid-19on May 14, 2020The opposition parties on Wednesday continued to criticise federal government for what they said inappropriate measures against coronavirus outbreak in the country, also claiming that the Centre had totally failed to provide a strategic plan to contain the pandemic. “When coronavirus cases were limited, the government enforced complete lockdowns, and now when the cases are […]
Centre under fire yet again over coronavirus handlingon May 13, 2020A day after National Assembly session, opposition parties in the Upper House of Parliament on Tuesday again grilled the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government over what they said insufficient and unclear response to the Covid-19 outbreak in the country. “Today, the country is confronting severe challenges while the PM unable to even attend National Assembly or […]
Opp lambasts PTI govt over handling of Covid-19 crisison May 12, 2020The major opposition parties on Monday came down hard on the federal government for its handling of the country’s coronavirus crisis, calling its Covid-19 strategy ‘confused’. As National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser is currently quarantined after testing positive for coronavirus, Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri presided over the session convened after a gap of nearly two […]
Pakistan has ‘strategic space’ to pursue foreign policy: Mushahidon March 13, 2020Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Thursday said in the changing dynamic of International affairs, especially in the regional context, Pakistan has adequate strategic space and geopolitical breather which should be used to promote our consistent stand on Kashmir cause so that India is compelled to feel the heat of international […]
Opp in NA seeks names of those involved in wheat and sugar crisison March 10, 2020Opposition lawmakers in National Assembly on Monday demanded that the government disclose the names of those who have been found involved in the recent wheat and sugar crisis. As the session started, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Asif demanded that the government constitute a parliamentary committee to probe wheat and sugar crises. The people […]
Legislators express dismay over govt measures against coronaviruson March 7, 2020A legislative body of Upper House of Parliament on Friday expressed serious reservations over government measures against Corona virus and demanded formation of taskforce for its control. Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Rehman Malik said that committee had already directed to establish isolation centre in all cities and at every airport. He said that […]
Senate passes Zainab Alert Bill amid opposition by PML-N, JIon March 5, 2020The Senate on Wednesday passed the ‘Zainab Alert, Recovery and Response Bill, 2020’ aimed at raising alert, response and recovery of missing and abducted children. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Azam Khan Swati moved a motion under Rule 263 for immediate consideration of the bill by dispensing the rules. The House passed the motion and considered […]
Opp says PTI govt unable to address people’s issueson March 3, 2020The opposition law makers in Senate on Monday termed the PTI government incapable to control price hike, only busy in targeting the opposition and worst type of political victimization. International POL prices come down drastically but the government reduced only Rs5 per liter, which they termed a joke with people. They also regretted that economy […]
Senate body calls for National Action Plan against coronaviruson February 28, 2020The Senate Standing Committee on Interior in its emergency meeting on Thursday expressed grave concern over the confirmation of first two cases of coronavirus in Pakistan, declared it as ‘National Security Hazard’ and asked the government to devise Anti-Coronavirus National Action Plan to battle this deadly epidemic. The Committee discussed in detail the measures taken […]
Opp lambastes govt over massive price hike, terms ministers incompetenton February 14, 2020Criticising poor economic situation and price hike, opposition legislators in National Assembly claimed that the PTI led federal government totally failed to serve the masses and demanded fresh election, which according to them was the only solution of the matter. The PTI ministers were incompetent, non-serious, and only blamed the opposition particularly the PML-N and […]