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Caretaker PM: NA Speaker invites nominations from Imran, Shehbaz for committee

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NA Speaker Asad Qaiser

National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser has written letters to the Prime Minister and the Leader of Opposition of the outgoing National Assembly for seeking names to constitute an eight-member Committee under Article 224 -A (1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for appointment of the Caretaker Prime Minister. Read more: PTI submits … Read more

NA Speaker Asad Qaiser’s ‘disagreement’ with Suri’s ruling: Secretariat strongly refutes news

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Asad Qiaser

The Spokesman National Assembly Secretariat has strongly refuted news item circulating in media regarding the Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on the no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister and the ruling of the Deputy Speaker thereon. Read more: Constitutional crisis: Supreme Court may give its verdict on Wednesday The Spokesman has termed all such news, fabricated … Read more

Digitalization is need of hour to improve work environment in Parliament: NA Speaker

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Speaker NA Asad Qaiser

Speaker National Assembly  (NA Speaker)  Asad Qaiser has said that digitalizing the work place environment would improve efficiency and productivity in the working environment of Parliament. Read more: Asad Qaiser meets Burak Ozcivit aka Osman Bey in Turkey He said that this is an era of paperless and digital-based official environment. He also said that ensuring … Read more

Islam strongly underscores protection of minorities’ rights, NA Speaker Qaiser tells Hindu Yatrees

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ISLAMABAD : National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has said that Islam strongly underscores protection of all fundamental rights of minorities, thus it is our religious obligation to protect the rights of our minorities. He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of Hindu Yatrees headed by Kundan Bai Ji, who visited Parliament House on … Read more

President Alvi praises PTI govt’s economic performance and welfare initiatives

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arif alvi

Presi­dent Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday addressed a joint sitting of parliament marking the start of the fourth parliamentary year of the National Assembly. Alvi started his speech by congratulating the members of parliament on the start of the new parliamentary year and uttered the wish that democratic standards and “tradition of tolerance” thrived in … Read more

Shahbaz again fails to deliver speech in National Assembly

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Opposition Gives Walkover To Govt For Rs3 Trillion Grant Approval

Leader of the Opposition Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday was unsuccessful to deliver his speech in the National Assembly for the third time, in spite of being surrounded by sergeants with arms, as uproar by lawmakers sustained in the house. Shahbaz made several efforts to convey his speech on the federal budget but did not prosper … Read more

Ali Zafar Gives His Two Cents After Recent Parliament Chaos

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Ali Zafar

Pakistan’s singing sensation Ali Zafar has shared his two cents over the recent Parliament chaos after it banned seven members of the Assembly from entering the Parliament House premises.

Taking to Twitter, Ali Zafar wrote, “The parliament is representative of the people.”

The Speaker of the National Assembly took action on the commotion in the National Assembly yesterday and banned seven members of the Assembly from entering the Parliament House premises.

According to the details, the Speaker of the National Assembly Asad Qaiser had taken notice of the state of emergency in the House yesterday and announced a full investigation.

The Speaker of the National Assembly convened a meeting in this regard today in which the footage of the previous day was seen and the issue of commotion in the House was reviewed.

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The Speaker of the National Assembly banned members of the House from entering the Parliament House premises using obscene language.

According to a statement issued by the National Assembly, the banned members include three members of PTI, three members of PML-N and one member of PPP.

The speaker has banned PPP’s Agha Rafiullah, PML-N’s Sheikh Rohail Asghar, Ali Gohar Khan and Chaudhry Hamid Hameed while PTI’s Ali Nawaz Awan, Abdul Majeed Khan and Fahim Khan have been banned.

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Pakistan holds great importance for friendly relations with Uzbekistan: Asad Qaiser

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Parliament To Not Make Any Law Contrary To Qur'an And Sunnah: Asad Qaiser

National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to friendly relations with Uzbekistan. According to details, the Uzbek speaker, who is visiting Pakistan to attend the second parliamentary conference of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), met with Asad Qaiser, in which both agreed to make the ECO more … Read more

“Joint strategy needed to counter growing trend of Islamophobia”: Asad Qaiser

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Parliament To Not Make Any Law Contrary To Qur'an And Sunnah: Asad Qaiser

The National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser has highlighted the major issue of Islamophobia which has hurt sentiments of Muslims across the globe.

Taking to his Twitter, Qaiser wrote, “I have addressed letters to world Parliaments to raise a voice against #Islamophobia which has hurt sentiments of Muslims across the globe. A joint strategy to counter growing trend of Islamophobia is need of the hour to promote inter-faith harmony for lasting peace in the world.”

Earlier, in an unfavourable turn of events, a heated exchange took place amidst the session between PML-N’s Khaqan Abbasi and Asad Qaiser.

Abbasi had approached the Speaker’s stage to have a word with him when all of a sudden he was heard saying: “Have you no shame?”

“Hold your tongue,” said the Speaker in response. To which Abbasi replied: “You always speak such things and adopt such a behaviour.”

However, as things intensified, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi added: “I will take off my shoe and hit you.”

“I too will do such a thing then. Please stay within your limits,” Speaker Asad Qaiser said to Abbasi.

The Speaker told the former premier to just proceed and speak about what he had set out to address.

After the incident took place, several politicians jumped in to discuss the fiery matter. SAPM Shahbaz Gill took to Twitter and lambasted Abbasi over being ill-mannered.

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National Assembly Passes Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill 2020

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National Assembly Extends NAB Ordinance For Another 120 Days

The National Assembly (NA) has on Monday passed two important bills with NA Speaker Asad Qasier in the chair.

NA passed the Islamabad Capital Territory Senior Citizens Bill, 2020, and the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2020.

The Islamabad Capital Territory Senior Citizens Bill strives to socially and economically guard the senior citizens of Islamabad.

Whereas, the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2020 ensures that victims of domestic violence are granted legal security and relief and the offenders are punished.

Besides, five bills were also introduced in the House, which includes The Juvenile Justice System (Amendment) Bill, 2021,  The Islamabad Capital Territory Child Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2021, The Holy Quran [Elimination of Printing and Recording Errors) (Amendment) Bill, 2021, The State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Bill, 2021 and The Jammu and Kashmir (Administration of Property) (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

The assembly also discussed the agenda and ways and means to run the proceedings of the current session of the National Assembly.

It was agreed to ensure the implementation of SOPs during the National Assembly’s sessions to prevent coronavirus outbreak.

A limited number of press cards will be issued in wake of the COVID-19 and visitor’s galleries would remain closed during the sittings of Assembly.

However, the Sitting of the National Assembly has been adjourned to meet again on Thursday, the 22nd April, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Earlier, a bill to prohibit corporal punishment had been passed by the National Assembly (NA).

The bill prohibited all kinds of corporal punishment against children in all educational institutions.

The bill had been presented by Chairperson Child Rights Special Committee at SDGs Parliamentary Taskforce. 

The NA had passed a bill to criminalize all forms of corporal punishment at educational institutions and rehabilitation centres. The bill, however, allowed the authorities to sack or suspend those violating the law.

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NA passes bill to prohibit corporal punishment of children

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NA prohibits corporal punishment

A bill to prohibit corporal punishment has been passed by the National Assembly (NA) here on Tuesday (today).

The bill prohibits all kinds of corporal punishment against children in all educational institutions. Bill was presented by Chairperson Child Rights Special Committee at SDGs Parliamentary Taskforce. 

The NA has passed a bill to criminalize all forms of corporal punishment at educational institutions and rehabilitation centres. The bill, however, allows the authorities to sack or suspend those violating the law.

The National Assembly session begins with Speaker Asad Qaiser in the chair. After the bill passes, Qaiser took to his Twitter to applaud this move.

“Corporal punishment is an unacceptable act in the mental development of children. It is our common responsibility to provide a safe environment in the process of education. National Assembly has passed a bill to ban corporal punishment of children, which will play a key role in preventing such a move,” Qaiser wrote.

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Fawad Chaudhry urges NA to elect new opposition leader amid Shehbaz Sharif’s continuous absence

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Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has urged the speaker of the National Assembly to inquire about the exact date of Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif’s return to the country or move for the appointment of a new opposition leader to ensure the smooth running of legislative functions of the house. In his letter … Read more

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