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Defence Minister urge Afghan authorities to end terror Sanctuaries across border

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Defence Minister Urge Afghan authorities to end terror Sanctuaries across border

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has once again called on Afghanistan to take action against militant hideouts operating from its soil, warning that Pakistan will no longer tolerate terror sanctuaries across the border. Speaking in the National Assembly on Thursday, Asif said that Pakistan has repeatedly raised the issue with Afghan authorities over the past … Read more

President Zardari summons National Assembly session on September 29

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President Zardari summons National Assembly session on September 29

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned a session of the National Assembly to be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Parliament House in Islamabad. According to an official notification, the session has been convened by the President under Clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which empowers him to … Read more

ECP disqualifies MNA Jamshed Dasti over fake documents

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ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Jamshed Dasti after declaring his academic degrees as fake. The ECP issued its reserved verdict on Dasti’s disqualification, accepting two petitions filed against him. The commission also approved a reference submitted by the Speaker of the National Assembly seeking his … Read more

National Assembly passes Rs 17.57tr budget for fiscal year 2025-26

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National Assembly passes Rs 17.57tr budget for fiscal year 2025-26

The National Assembly has approved the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, passing the Finance Bill 2025 with a majority vote. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the bill, which received support from the ruling coalition, including the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). The bill was passed after a clause-by-clause reading and the adoption of … Read more

NA unanimously passes resolution India’s over suspension of IWT   

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NA

ISLAMABAD:  National Assembly of Pakistan has unanimously passed a resolution condemning India’s illegal and unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The resolution calls upon the government to take immediate and effective measures to counter India’s unlawful actions. It emphasizes that any violation of international agreements, especially those concerning shared water resources, poses a … Read more

NA standing committee on defence unanimously condemns loss of lives in Pahalgam

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NA standing committee on defence unanimously condemns loss of lives in Pahalgam

The National Assembly’s Defence Committee unanimously expressed grief and strongly condemned the loss of lives in the Pahalgam incident. The Committee expressed deep concern over the actions taken by the Indian Government, including unilaterally suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, the closing of the Attari borders, and the withdrawal of diplomats, and louds that such … Read more

National Assembly passed resolution in solidarity with Palestine

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NA standing committee on defence unanimously condemns loss of lives in Pahalgam

In a rare display of unity, the National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution expressing strong support for the people of Palestine amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. During a session chaired by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, all political parties — from both the government and the opposition — stood together to condemn what they … Read more

National Assembly approves hike in salaries of lawmakers

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NA standing committee on defence unanimously condemns loss of lives in Pahalgam

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has approved an amendment to increase the salaries and allowances of parliamentarians. The National Assembly session was presented by Romina Khurshid Alam on the increase in salaries and allowances of the members, which was approved by majority opinion. Under the amendment bill, the salaries and salaries of the MPs have been … Read more

National Assembly unanimously passes PECA law

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National Assembly passes Rs 17.57tr budget for fiscal year 2025-26

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday approved the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025.

Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer presented the PECA Act Amendment Bill 2025 in the National Assembly for approval, which was approved by the lower house by majority vote.

The draft titled “Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025” includes new definitions, the establishment of regulatory and investigative bodies, and stricter penalties for disseminating “false” information.

The government aims to lower the punishment for spreading “fake information” online to three years, according to a draft of the document, while they may also face a fine of up to Rs2 million.

Journalists also staged a walkout from the press gallery against the PICA Act Amendment Bill 2025. The PICA Act Amendment Bill 2025 was not opposed by any coalition party in the government, while the opposition staged a walkout even before the bill was tabled.

Earlier, the Joint Action Committee of Journalist Organizations rejected the bill to amend the PICA Act.

The Joint Action Committee of Journalists said that amendments to the PICA Act are being made without consulting journalists’ organizations.

The Joint Action Committee consists of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFU), All Pakistan Newspaper Society(APNS), Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors(CPNE), Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (Amend) and Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA).

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NA expresses gratitude for President’s address

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NA

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly passed a motion on Wednesday, expressing sincere gratitude to President Asif Ali Zardari for his address to both Houses of Parliament on April 18 of the previous year. In his closing remarks, Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, lauded the President for his efforts in ensuring the continuity of … Read more

SC restores Adil Bazai’s National Assembly membership

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SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision and restored Adil Bazai’s membership in the National Assembly.

A 3-member bench headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah heard the petition of Adil Bazai, Justice Aqeel Abbasi and Justice Ayesha Malik were also part of the 3-member bench.

The Supreme Court also suspended the November 21 decision of the ECP to de-seat Adil Bazai.

The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of the case till December 12 while restoring Adil Bazai’s membership in the National Assembly.

It should be remembered that the ECP had suspended Adil Bazai’s membership of the National Assembly on the request of Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif had written a letter to Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq for deviating from the party policy in the National Assembly and sitting in the opposition benches for the 26th constitutional amendment.

Adil Bazai approached the Supreme Court against the decision of the Election Commission made on the request of the Speaker National Assembly.

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NA session likely to be held today

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NA session

ISLAMABAD:  The Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act Amendment Ordinance will be presented in the National Assembly today. According to the details, the government has prepared to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court from seventeen to twenty-five. The National Assembly session will be held today under the chairmanship of Speaker Sardar Ayaz … Read more

Senate and NA sessions called tomorrow

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Islamabad: Senate and National Assembly calls meeting at Parliament house on Monday

The Senate and the National Assembly will hold separate sessions at the Parliament House in Islamabad tomorrow. The Upper House will meet at 6:00 p.m., while the Lower House will commence at 4:00 p.m. In addition to legislative business, both Houses will discuss matters of national and international importance. [embedpost slug=”pia-privatization-is-set-to-take-place-tomorrow-in-islamabad/”]

National Assembly, Senate to be present multiple bills today

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NA approves national forensic agency bill, 2024

The Senate and National Assembly will convene today (Thursday) to discuss various bills. The Senate session is scheduled for 3 PM, with a 14-point agenda released, though no constitutional amendment bill is on the list. Committee reports and several bills will be presented for approval, with a supplementary agenda possibly added if there’s consensus on … Read more

Shehbaz Sharif appoints 20 MNAs as parliamentary secretaries

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Prime Minister approves tariff review for eight IPPs

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed 20 Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) as parliamentary secretaries. Sajid Mehdi has been appointed as the parliamentary secretary of the Cabinet Division, while Ahmed Atiq Anwar has been appointed the parliamentary secretary for Climate Change. The other appointees are Raja Osman Sarwar (Defense Production), Mian Khan Bugti … Read more

NA approves Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill 2024

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly approved the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill 2024 with a majority vote.

According to the bill, unauthorized assembly and protest in Islamabad would result in a 3-year imprisonment, and a second violation would result in a 10-year imprisonment.

According to the bill, the authorization of the deputy commissioner (DC) would be required for any such gathering; however, the DC’s decision can be challenged by making an appeal to the commissioner.

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Political parties refuse to accept Akhtar Mengal’s resignation

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Akhtar Mengal

Sardar Akhtar Mengal — chairman of Balochistan National Party (BNP) – Mengal — recently revealed that the political parties have refused to accept his resignation.

Akhtar Mengal also expressed his intention to discontinue his stay in the parliament.

He also affirmed that the appeasement attempts would not change his decision.

Accentuating the condition of the people of Balochistan, he explained that the apology should be obtained from the people of Balochistan, not him. He further said that this is not a case of personal enmity.

Sardar Akhtar Mengal also shed light on his attempts to make people realize, and hoped that the people would soon understand.

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BNP chief Akhtar Mengal resigns from National Assembly

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BNP chief

QUETTA: Balochistan National Party (BNP) Chief Akhtar Mengal has resigned from the membership of the National Assembly.

While holding a press conference in Islamabad, Akhtar Mengal said that “I am announcing my resignation from the assembly today”.

He said that “I could not do anything for my people, I came after seeing the situation in Balochistan. I declare no confidence in the state, the president and the prime minister”. “I have not told this to anyone, but today I am telling it in this press conference”.

Akhtar Mengal said that people are not interested in the issue of Balochistan, “I have not been able to do anything for my people, whenever you talk about this issue, you are blacked out. There is only a nominal government left in the country, better than this politics, I should open a pakoda shop, 65,000 voters will be angry with me, I apologize to them”.

The BNP chief submitted his resignation to the National Assembly Secretariat where it was received by the National Assembly Secretary.

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Javaid Iqbal unanimously elected as Chairman NA Standing Committee on Defence Production

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Javaid Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) Javaid Iqbal unanimously elected as Chairman Standing Committee on Defence Production of the National Assembly.

The Standing Committee on Defence Production in a meeting held here in the Parliament House elected MNA Javaid Iqbal as its Chairman.

The election was conducted by Acting Secretary, Muhammad Mushtaq, Additional Secretary (Committees), Syed Jawad Murtaza Naqvi, and Joint Secretary (Committees), Syed Haseen Raza Zaidi.

The Acting Secretary, the National Assembly Secretariat welcomed the Committee Members and briefed them about the procedure for the election of the Chairman.

MNA, Asad Alam Niazi who is a member of the committee, proposed the name of MNA, Javaid Iqbal, Chairman of the Committee while MNA, Ali Zahid, a Member seconded his candidature.

The Acting Secretary congratulated the newly elected Chairman on behalf of the Honorable Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Secretary National Assembly and assured him of full support from the Secretariat for the effective and efficient functioning of the Committee.

The Chairman expressed his gratitude to the members for posing confidence in him and assured them to run the business of the Committee with consensus.

The members while appreciating the views of the Chairman assured him their fullest support in the process of legislation.

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President Zardari summons NA session on July 30

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President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday summoned the session of the National Assembly to he be held on July 30.

The National Assembly will meet at the Parliament House on Tuesday at 1700 hours.

The president summoned the session in exercise of the powers conferred on him under Article 54 (1) of the Constitution.

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France seeks stability as PM vows to ‘Guard Against’ extremes

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France seeks stability as PM vows to 'Guard Against' extremes

France’s political parties are resolving a parliamentary deadlock caused by an inconclusive snap election. Voters united in the second round to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from gaining power. The current government is expected to remain in place until after the Paris Olympic Games, which open on July 26. On Friday, France’s political parties … Read more

Govt to pass resolution in response to US resolution regarding elections

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elections

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar informed the National Assembly that the government would bring a resolution in the House to counter the resolution passed by the US House of Representatives on June 25.

Winding up the discussion on a cut motions, he said, “The government has taken note of the resolution passed by the US House of Representatives on Pakistan. We will also pass a resolution in response to the US’s resolution, and the draft resolution will be shared with the opposition and treasury benches.”

He said, “We must show our sovereignty and unity. We must show we mean business… I will request all to come together and present a clear resolution in response to the US resolution.”

The deputy prime minister also read out a statement earlier issued by the Foreign Office saying, “Pakistan has taken note of the passage of House Resolution 901 by the US House of Representatives on June 25. We believe that the timing and context of this particular resolution do not align well with the positive dynamics of our bilateral ties and stem from an incomplete understanding of the political situation and electoral process in Pakistan.

Pakistan, as the world’s second-largest parliamentary democracy and fifth-largest democracy overall, is committed to the values of constitutionalism, human rights, and the rule of law in pursuance of our own national interest.”

He said that Pakistan believed in constructive dialogue and engagement based on mutual respect and understanding. Such resolutions, he noted, were neither constructive nor objective.

“We hope that the US Congress will play a supportive role in strengthening Pakistan-US ties and focus on avenues of mutual collaboration that benefit both our peoples and countries,” he added.

Dar highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government was actively addressing the issue of Palestine, making clear Pakistan’s stance on the matter.

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Christian community welcomes minority’s rights resolution

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Christian

ISLAMABAD: The Christian community has welcomed the approval of the minority’s rights resolution by the National Assembly with a majority.

Christian spiritual leader and Archbishop of Rawalpindi/Islamabad Dr Joseph Arshad said that the Christian community applauded the Federal Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Azam Nazir Tarrar and members of NA for tabling and approving the resolution in the National Assembly.

He also demanded the implementation of Justice® Tasadaq Hussain Jilani points for the protection of minority rights.

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Polling for National Assembly Constituency NA-148 in Multan concluded

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Polling for National Assembly Constituency NA-148 in Multan concluded

The polling for the National Assembly Constituency NA-148 in Multan has concluded. The polling began 08:00 AM in the morning and had concluded at 05:00 PM without any breaks. Out of all the candidates participating, there ais a tough competition between Pakistan People’s Party’s Ali Qasim Gilani, Sunni Ittehad Council’s Taimur Altaf and Ahmed Hussain … Read more

Speaker NA directs ministers to ensure their presence in house

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Speaker

ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that all ministries have been instructed to ensure their officials’ presence in the house.

He said that all ministries must send their additional secretaries to attend the session, clarifying that individuals below this designation will not be permitted to sit in the house.

He said it had been decided to commence the house proceedings on time and directed all members to ensure their presence during the session.

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President summons National Assembly session on April 1

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National Assembly

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari summoned a session of the National Assembly on April 1st at 4:00 PM in the Parliament House.

The president summoned the session under the powers conferred by Clause (1) Article 54 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with President Asif Ali Zardari wherein they expressed their resolve to steer the country out of prevailing challenges.

In the meeting, they discussed the country’s overall political and economic situation, a President House press release said.

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NA passes resolution condemning Israeli aggression in Gaza

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NA

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Friday unanimously passed resolution condemning the ongoing Israeli aggression against the people of Palestine.

The resolution was moved by Pakistan Peoples Party Member of the National Assembly, Shazia Marri. She said that all political parties in the House had signed the resolution.

The resolution recognized this day as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia and reiterated that Islam is a religion of peace, tolerance, and acceptance.

“The House recognizes this day as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. It reiterates that Islam is a religion of peace, tolerance and acceptance” the resolution said.

The resolution, “categorically condemns Israel’s war on Palestine, where the latest attack cost 21 lives of Palestinians standing in the line for aid during the holy month of Ramazan denounces the continued Israeli aggression, which has led to the loss of over 30,000 lives since October 7, 2023.”

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ECP issues schedule for Senate election in federal capital’s vacant seat

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ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a schedule for the elections of two Senate seats in the federal capital that became vacant after the expiration of term of the incumbent members on March 11, 2024.

Members of the National Assembly would elect senators on one general seat and one seat for technocrats, including Ulema, from the federal capital, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said.

According to an ECP notification, Saeed Gul, the Director General Training at ECP, would serve as the Returning Officer (RO) for Senate elections in the federal capital.

According to the schedule, nomination papers can be submitted at the Election Commission Secretariat during office hours, from 9 am to 3 pm on March 15 and 16.

The names of nominated candidates will be published on March 17. Scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on March 19.

The returning officer’s deadline to file appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers is March 21.

The tribunal is scheduled to dispose of appeals by March 25. Revised lists of candidates will be published on March 26. The deadline for withdrawal of candidature is March 27.

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