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PTI submits request to nominate Shibli Faraz as Leader of Opposition

April 18, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The request to nominate Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) Senator Shibli Faraz as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate was submitted to the Senate Secretariat.

Senators of PTI submitted the application for nomination of Shibli Faraz as Leader of Opposition. The nomination of Senator Shibli Faraz has the signatures of all 19 senators of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

It should be noted that the founder PTI has nominated Senator Shibli Faraz as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate.

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PM Shehbaz felicitates newly elected senator

April 2, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif felicitated the newly elected senators on their success and expressed good wishes.

In his congratulatory message, the prime minister said the Senate elections were the continuation of democratic process.

He hoped that senators will play their role for the uplift of the constitution and the development of the country. Newly elected senators should participate in effective legislation for public welfare and national development and prosperity, he said.

PM Shehbaz highlighted that the role of senators was very important for the strengthening of federal units and the observance of democratic values.

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PTI decides to take action against senators for voting Army Act

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 by Abid Khan

PTI core-committee meeting was held in Lahore.
Senator Shibli Faraz will conduct an investigation.
The overall political situation of country was discussed.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) has decided to take action against the party senators who played a role in the passing of the Army Act.

A meeting of the core-committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was held in Lahore, which was chaired by Chairman PTI.

According to the spokesperson of PTI, the overall political situation of the country was discussed in the meeting and preparations for the upcoming elections, political strategy were also discussed.

The spokesman says that the role of PTI members in the process of approving the Army Act was reviewed in the meeting.

The spokesman said that the commission comprising Senator Shibli Faraz will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter and action will be taken against the members over violation of party policy.

Earlier, the Senate had approved the Army Act Amendment Bill, under which unauthorized disclosure of information obtained in the national security and interest in an official capacity will be punished up to 5 years.

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Senators urge govt to implement austerity measures

February 17, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

Senators urged the government to implement austerity measures The Senate debated on the supplementary finance bill Leader of Opposition said the measures in the bill would hike inflation ISLAMABAD: The opposition senators on Friday proposed the government to fully implement austerity measures and cut its expenditures to steer the country out of the economic crisis. … Read more

Senators hope to enact a bill expanding protection for Supreme Court justices’ families

May 10, 2022 by Laiba Siddiqui

Following protests at the residences of some Supreme Court justices over the weekend, lawmakers of the US Senate are attempting to approve a bipartisan measure that would extend security protection to their family members. The congressional campaign comes just one week after Politico published a bombshell leaked draft of an opinion indicating that the Supreme … Read more

Parliament’s Proceedings Cannot Be Challenged In Any Court: Anwar Mansoor

March 14, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Former Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan has said that opposition cannot challenge the election of chairman and deputy chairman of Senate. According to details, former Attorney General Anwar Mansoor Khan while talking in Bol News program National Debate said that the election of Chairman and Deputy Chairman cannot be challenged. Anwar Mansoor Khan said that … Read more

PPP Hints To Bring No-Confidence Motion Against Sadiq Sanjrani

March 18, 2021March 12, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has rejected the results of the election for the chairmanship of the Senate. PPP leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar in his statement said that we have two options, either we will go to court tomorrow morning or we will bring a no-confidence motion against Sadiq Sanjrani. He said that the announcement … Read more

Sanjrani Chairman, Mirza Afridi Deputy Chairman Senate Elected PDM Candidates Face Defeat

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Government candidate Sadiq Sanjrani was re-elected chairman of the Senate, while Mirza Muhammad Afridi was elected deputy chairman, while Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) candidates Yousuf Raza Gilani and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri have faced defeat. 98 members of the Upper House voted for the election of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Senate. Chairman Senate … Read more

Senate Election: Upper House Reelects Sadiq Sanjrani As Chairman

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Government candidate Sadiq Sanjrani was re-elected chairman of the Senate, while the joint candidate of the Pakistan Democratic Party (PDM) has faced defeat. Presiding Officer Muzaffar Hussain Shah while announcing the result, said that Sadiq Sanjrani got 48 votes while Yousuf Raza Gilani got 42 votes, 7 votes of Yousuf Raza Gilani have been rejected. … Read more

Polling process ends for the Knife-Edge election of Senate Chairman

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Web Desk

The polling process for posts of Senate Chairman has been completed. According to the details, the polling for the Senate chairman ended after 98 senators voted in the elections. The two voters that did not vote were Ishaq Dar, who is yet to take oath of officer. While JI Senator Mushtaq Ahmed abstained from voting. … Read more

“Hidden cameras installed over polling booth in Senate,” Claims Opposition

March 12, 2021 by Web Desk

Senators hailing from Opposition parties has claimed that they have found spy cameras on top of the polling booth ahead of Chairman, Deputy Chairman Senate elections. According to the details, Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar in his tweet claimed that he has found spy cameras right over the polling booth. Myself and Dr … Read more

Sanjrani Vs Gillani: Knife-Edge elections for Senate top posts today

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Web Desk

The Senate will be electing its Chairman and Deputy Chairman through secret ballot after the oath-taking of newly elected members of Upper House of the Parliament in Islamabad today. When Will The Session Start? The session will meet in the morning at 10:00 a.m. for oath-taking of the newly elected senators. Who are Contesting? Sadiq … Read more

Senators to undergo COVID-19 test as strict SOPs issued for attending session

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by Web Desk

Govt to conduct open ballot to curb horse trading in Senate

In view of coronavirus pandemic, the Senate has issued elaborate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Session to commence today. Under the SOPs, all Senators should get their coronavirus tests done before coming for the session. Testing facility is available at the dispensary in Parliament Lodges. No individual will be allowed to accompany the senator … Read more

No confidence motion will weak the democracy says Sheikh Rasheed

August 1, 2019 by Aizbah Khan

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said that no matter who wins the Senate chairman’s re-election, only democracy will be weakened. Sheikh Rasheed said that there is no horse trading in the Senate chairman elections, all are senators, the government has political strategies. Sheikh Rasheed further said that Imran Khan will complete five years, … Read more

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