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PTI nominates new opposition leader in Punjab Assembly

September 30, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Moeen Riaz Qureshi as the new Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly. The nomination comes following the disqualification of former Opposition Leader Ahmad Khan Bachhar. In this regard, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said that Ahmed Khan Bachhar is fighting his case and he has the support of … Read more

Election commission postponed Punjab-by-election due to flood situation

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 by Sana Fatima

LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has postponed by-elections in Punjab because of the ongoing flood emergency across the province, the News reported. Polling was scheduled for nine constituencies, five National Assembly and four Punjab Assembly seats, but will now be held at a later date. The by-elections were originally planned after three PTI … Read more

Chaos in Punjab Assembly: PTI and PML-N committee members slap each other

July 29, 2025July 28, 2025 by Sana Fatima

Lahore: The Punjab Assembly turned into a battleground on Monday when a heated exchange between PTI and PML-N committee members turned physical. The tension began during the session when Khalid Nisar Dogar, a PTI committee member from PP-236, slapped Ehsan Riaz, a PML-N committee member from PP-136. Ehsan Riaz immediately retaliated with a slap of … Read more

Punjab to establish new ministry to control prices commodities

July 16, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to establish a new ministry to regulate and control the prices of essential commodities across the province. To amend the powers of the existing Price Control Council, the Price Control of Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2025 has been tabled in the Punjab Assembly. According to the draft of the … Read more

Punjab Assembly removes 4 opposition standing committee heads

June 30, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: In a significant political development, the Punjab Assembly has successfully passed a no-confidence motion against four Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairpersons of standing committees. According to sources, the chairpersons removed through the motion include: Ansar Iqbal, Chairman of the Literacy Committee, Saima Kanwal, Chairperson of Special Education, Ahsan Ali, Chairman of the Colonies Committee and … Read more

PA speaker suspends 26 opposition members for 15 sessions

June 28, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan has suspended 26 opposition members for 15 sessions over disorderly conduct during assembly proceedings. According to the Speaker, action was taken due to uproar, slogan chanting, scuffles, and tearing of official documents by the opposition members. He stated that the suspension was in response to … Read more

Punjab Assembly passes resolution to foil terrorist attacks

April 23, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

A resolution to prevent terrorist attacks in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was passed by a majority in the Punjab Assembly. The resolution was introduced by Punjab Assembly member Hina Pervaiz Butt, who highlighted the bravery of the Punjab Police in stopping terrorist activities. It praised the police for their courage in foiling the terrorists’ plans … Read more

Resolution submitted in Punjab Assembly to ban PTI

November 29, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Punjab Assembly Rana Muhammad Fayyaz has submitted a resolution seeking ban on Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) in Punjab Assembly Secretariat.

MPA Rana Muhammad Fayyaz has demanded immediate ban on PTI in resolution as an anarchist group has been completely destroying social traditions under the guise of politics.

In the resolution, it was said that the anarchist group had hatched a heinous conspiracy against the country and the institutions that guarantee its security.

An unsuccessful attempt was made to create a civil war in the country to fulfill their nefarious political ambitions.

According to the resolution, this House demands that the perpetrators and planners of November 24 be brought to justice as soon as possible, and that this anarchist group, which claims to be a political party, be banned immediately, so that no individual or group in the future Avoid even thinking of such a heinous conspiracy.

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Punjab Assembly opposition leader files reference against CEC

August 3, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Opposition Leader Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar has filed a reference against the Chief Election Commissioner and other members of the Election Commission of Pakistan in the Supreme Judicial Council.

Ahmed Khan Bhachar has submitted a 430-page reference to the Supreme Court Lahore Registry.

In the reference, the stand has been adopted that the Chief Election Commissioner and other members of the Election Commission are biased in the general election. The Chief Election Commissioner and other members showed bias.

It has been pointed out in the reference that the Chief Election Commissioner and the members have not performed the law and constitutional obligations.

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PTI submits reserved seats list for Punjab Assembly to ECP

August 7, 2024July 29, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) has submitted the list of names for reserved seats for women in the Punjab Assembly to the Election Commission of Pakistan.

PTI sources said, names of 33 women have been submitted to the ECP for 24 reserved seats for PTI women in the Punjab Assembly.

According to sources, the names of Yasmeen Rashid, Ayesha Ali Bhutta, Tayyaba Anbreen, Kulsoom Akram, Saira Raza, Farah Agha, Firdous Rehana, Abida Bibi, Sadia Ayub are included in the list of reserved seats.

Similarly, Samia Noreen, Azra Naseem, Asia Amjad, Tanzeela Imran, Qurban Fatima, Komal Nadeem, Bushra Saeed, Ameena Badar, Maimona Kamal, Amira Azhar, Safia Javed, Aqsa Asim were also submitted to the Election Commission.

The names of Ameena Bilal, Naheed Watto, Sara Ali, Tahmina Riaz, Shireen Nawaz, Syeda Fatima Haider, Shehla Ehsan, Shehla Mumtaz, Abida Kausar, Nadia Asghar, Hina Taslim and Nilufar Ahmed were also included in the list submitted by the Election Commission.

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PML-N moves resolution against ‘digital terrorism’

July 26, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has submitted a resolution against digital terrorism in the Punjab Assembly, in which it has been demanded that digital terrorists should be stopped and punished with iron hands.

The PML-N member Raheela Khadim Hussain has presented a resolution against digital terrorism in the Punjab Assembly.

In the text of the resolution, it was said that digital terrorism is about to undermine the political and social foundations of the country. It highlights that these terrorists often attack institutions and harass officers and their families.

In the text, it was said that by doing digital terrorism, they are promoting disgusting acts in foreign countries as well.

It has been said in the resolution that political leaders, workers, institutions are not safe from digital terrorism. A fake clip attributed to Azma Bukhari was spread which has nothing to do with reality.

The resolution demanded that the terrorism of digital terrorists should be stopped with iron hands.

On the other hand, federal government has designated special courts in Islamabad under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), 2016, to try “digital terrorists” and those allegedly involved in spreading “anti-state propaganda” through digital content in the virtual world.

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Punjab Defamation Law 2024 challenged in LHC

June 8, 2024 by Abid Khan

Lahore: The Punjab Defamation Law 2024 passed by the Punjab Assembly has been challenged in the Lahore High Court(LHC).

A petition against the defamation law was filed in the Lahore High Court by journalist Jaffar Ahmed Yar and citizen Raja Riaz.

The Chief Minister, Governor Punjab and Punjab Government have been made parties in the petition.

It should be noted that the Defamation Bill 2024 passed by the Punjab Assembly has become a formal law after the signing of Acting Governor Malik Ahmed Khan last night.

President Lahore Press Club(LHC) Arshad Ansari condemned the approval of Defamation Bill by the Acting Governor Punjab and said that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) also cheated the journalists.

He said the PPP was with the journalists from the top but was mixed with the government from the inside and the governor. The bill was approved by sending him on leave.

Arshad Ansari said that the Joint Action Committee will decide the future course of action.

Defamation Bill 2024 Bill will apply to print, electronic and social media, defamation case can be filed on false, untrue news spread.

The bill will also apply to fake news spread through YouTube and social media. Action will also be taken on the news spread to harm personal life and public place.

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Media stakeholders announce to approach LHC again controversial bill

May 21, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of media stakeholders strongly rejected the passage of the controversial Defamation Bill 2024 by the Punjab Assembly and announced the approaching court against this ‘black law’.

A virtual emergent meeting of the Joint Action Committee, which consists of the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), and Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND), issued a joint statement on Thursday

The participants of the meeting termed Defamation Bill 2024 a draconian law and said the controversial bill was passed by Punjab Assembly without consultation of media stakeholders. The JAC has decided to approach political parties, human rights organizations, and other stockholders against this controversial bill.

The media stakeholders committee will challenge Defamation Bill 2024 in the Lahore High Court and also consider boycotting coverage of assembly sessions, holding rallies, and sit-ins to press the government to withdraw this controversial bill.

The JAC participants said the media organization is not against the formulation of media-related laws but government should consult with media stockholders. They lamented that the Punjab government has not considered recommendations forward by JAC and the bill was passed in haste.

The JAC also constituted committees to contact all stakeholders about the passage of the controversial Defamation Bill 2024.

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Maryam Nawaz invites newly elected members of Assembly over lunch

February 24, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Maryam Nawaz awards scholarships, encourages students to focus on education

The Chief Organizer of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) and nominated Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has invited all the newly elected members of the Assembly for lunch. Lunch will be held before the Punjab Assembly session, all the members have been instructed to reach the assembly before 2 p.m.. It should be noted … Read more

Speaker PA administers oath to newly elected members

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Lahore: Punjab Assembly Speaker Muhammad Sibtain Khan administered oath to the newly-elected members of the Punjab Assembly (PA) during the 42nd session at the assembly chambers here on Friday, the speaker chaired the session and felicitated the 315 members provincial assembly (MPAs) The session of the Punjab Assembly was convened at 10 a.m. today, which … Read more

PTI-backed members reached 110 in Punjab Assembly

February 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The number of candidates backed by Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) in the Punjab Assembly has reached 110 out of which 20 are from North Punjab, 27 from Central Punjab, 30 from West Punjab and 33 from South Punjab.

According to the details, the number of candidates backed by PTI in the Punjab Assembly has reached 110.

It should be noted that the session of the Punjab Assembly has been summoned tomorrow at 10 am, the newly elected members will take oath in the meeting of the Punjab Assembly.

The schedule for the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be released in the session.

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Governor Punjab summons Punjab Assembly session on Feb 23

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The session of Punjab Assembly will be convened on February 23 (tomorrow) where newly elected members will take oath.

Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman has also issued a notification to convene a meeting of the Punjab Assembly.

The Punjab Assembly session will be held tomorrow at 10 am, the newly elected members will take oath in the Punjab Assembly session. The Speaker Punjab Assembly Sardar Sabatin Khan will administer the oath to the newly elected members.

It should be remembered that Punjab Assembly is the first provincial assembly which has been convened after the general elections held on February 8 in the country.

In the Punjab Assembly, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz( PML-N) is the party with the highest number of seats with 137 members, while independent candidates are at the second position. Many independent candidates have also announced to join the PML-N.

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Court adjourns Pervaiz Elahi Punjab Assembly recruitment case till Feb 2

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Lahore Anti-Corruption Court adjourned the President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Chief Minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi illegal recruitment in the Punjab Assembly case hearing till February 12. In the case of illegal recruitment in the Punjab Assembly, the former Chief Minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi and others could not be charged. Lahore Anti-Corruption Court Judge Arshad … Read more

Pervaiz Elahi’s ex-principal secretary detained by Sindh Police

February 7, 2023February 6, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

Punjab Assembly Secretary has been taken into custody by Sindh Police He was detained while heading to secure bail from SHC Bhatti is considered a close confidante of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi KARACHI: Punjab Assembly Secretary Muhammad Khan Bhatti has been taken into custody by Sindh Police, Bol News reported. Muhammad Khan Bhatti was detained from … Read more

ECP to decide caretaker CM Punjab

January 21, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

ECP will select caretaker CM Punjab Parliamentary committee failed to reach a conclusion ECP will decide on the matter tomorrow LAHORE: The selection of the caretaker CM Punjab is still hanging and the parliamentary committee could not reach a conclusion over the matter yesterday so the decision will now be taken by the Election Commission … Read more

Caretaker CM Punjab: Parliamentary committee to meet today to deliberate on names

January 20, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

Parliamentary committee to decide caretaker CM today The meeting will be held at 3pm If it fails to conclude, the matter will go to ECP LAHORE: Parliamentary committee is to meet today to deliberate on the selection of a caretaker setup in Punjab after the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly days ago. The session is … Read more

Caretaker CM selection remains unresolved so far

January 19, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

Caretaker CM selection remains unresolved The committee so far unable to start consultation PML-N provided the names with delay of 22 hours LAHORE: The selection of the caretaker CM Punjab remains hanging as the parliamentary committee for the appointment has not yet started the consultation over the matter. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has submitted the … Read more

Pervaiz Elahi says consultations on merger are going on

January 17, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

Pervaiz Elahi said consultations on merger are going on He said final decision is to be taken after dileberation He also said that Imran Khan requested the unification LAHORE: Chief Minister (CM) Punjab, Pervaiz Elahi, said Tuesday that the deliberation on the merger of PML-Q with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is going on adding that Imran … Read more

ECP ready to conduct Punjab elections in 90 days

January 17, 2023 by Amarta Uqaili

ECP is ready to conduct the Punjab elections in 90 days. The preparations for the Punjab Assembly elections have been completed. Polling will be held in the old constituencies. The Election Commission of Pakistan ECP is ready to conduct the Punjab elections in 90 days, BOL News reported. According to the sources, the Election Commission … Read more

Few hours to selection of caretaker CM Punjab

January 17, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

Few hours left to decide the name of caretaker CM Punjab No name has been finalized so far CM Punjab sent three names to the governor LAHORE: A few hours have been left for consultations over the selection of the name for the caretaker chief minister (CM) Punjab as the constitutional time for the deliberation … Read more

PML-Q, PTI shortlisted three names for caretaker CM Punjab

January 16, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

Former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi

PML-Q, PTI shortlisted three names for caretaker CM Names are finalised after Imran Khan’s consent PML-N is also having consultations over slot LAHORE: The outgoing Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Pervaiz Elahi said that PML-Q and PTI have shortlisted three names for the caretaker CM. CM Punjab after attending a meeting with PTI Chairman Imran Khan … Read more

Punjab Assembly stands dissolved

January 15, 2023January 14, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

Punjab Assembly has been dissolved Governor Punjab refused to sign the summary The process to select caretaker chief minister will now begin LAHORE: Punjab Assembly has been dissolved, two days after Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi signed a summary. However, Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman refused to sign the summary regarding the dissolution of the provincial … Read more

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