Tag: Legislation

Parliament’s right of legislation cannot be taken away: PM

LONDON, May 5 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said legislation was the right of the Parliament and all the institutions should perform their role within the limits determined by the constitution because it was imperative for country’s integrity and security and for progress and prosperity of the people. Talking to media here, he said the… Continue reading Parliament’s right of legislation cannot be taken away: PM

PM, NA Speaker discuss legislation, political situation

ISLAMABAD, March 28 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Tuesday discussed the effective legislation and its significant role in the country’s progress, prosperity and administrative affairs. During a meeting in the Parliament House, they also discussed the overall political situation of the country and other issues of… Continue reading PM, NA Speaker discuss legislation, political situation

Senator Mian Raza Rabbani, presiding over a meeting of the Senate Committee on delegated legislation after being elected as Chairman of the committee at Parliament House

APP28-241022 ISLAMABAD: October 24 - Senator Mian Raza Rabbani, presiding over a meeting of the Senate Committee on delegated legislation after being elected as Chairman of the committee at Parliament House. APP/MAF/MOS/FHA
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Research,public opinion key for effective legislation: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf Tuesday said that input of intelligentsia and academia was imperative for enacting quality legislation. He expressed these views while presiding over the meeting of newly-appointed Interns and Research Associates in Tadveen — A Legislative Drafting and Research Clinic established at Parliament House, said a news release.… Continue reading Research,public opinion key for effective legislation: NA Speaker

Inviting other political parties for talks on South Punjab legislation: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday said that the government was inviting other political parties to hold negotiations for carrying out the required legislation for the establishment of South Punjab province. The foreign minister, in a meeting with Minister for Industries and Production Khusro Bakhtiar at the Parliament House, said the… Continue reading Inviting other political parties for talks on South Punjab legislation: Qureshi

People having conflict of interest should not be included in committees : Murad Saeed

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP): Minister for communications Murad Saeed on Tuesday said that members of the parliament who had conflict of interest should not be made part of the Standing Committees. On a point of order, he said that legislation should be done keeping in view the interest of the people. He said the committees… Continue reading People having conflict of interest should not be included in committees : Murad Saeed

Govt. to ensure legislation for national interest, pubic welfare in joint session

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Babar Awan on Thursday said the government is committed to ensure legislation for national interest and welfare of the people in joint session of parliament which has been postponed for few days. The Adviser in a presser said the incumbent federal government has… Continue reading Govt. to ensure legislation for national interest, pubic welfare in joint session

Govt. effectively raised IIOJK issue on world fora: President

ISLAMABAD, June 14 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Monday said that due to consistent and strenuous efforts of the government, the Indian Illegally Occupied and Jammu Kashmir (IIOJK) issue had been discussed across the globe in a way  never happened in the last fifteen years. Appearing in Dawn News Tv programme, the president said that… Continue reading Govt. effectively raised IIOJK issue on world fora: President

Qureshi seeks opposition’s proactive role in legislation

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday asked the opposition to review its ‘pathetic and inappropriate’ attitude and proactively take part in legislative process in the House. Responding to the opposition members’ points in the National Assembly, the minister said the opposition had the right of criticism, but it… Continue reading Qureshi seeks opposition’s proactive role in legislation

PM, Shehzad Waseem discuss matters relating to legislation in Senate

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): Leader of the House in Senate Shehzad Waseem called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday and discussed the matters relating to legislation in the Upper House of Parliament as well as the next budget. Senator Shehzad Waseem appreciated the Prime Minister for the positive change in economic indicators despite… Continue reading PM, Shehzad Waseem discuss matters relating to legislation in Senate

Legislation against corporal punishment historic: Speaker NA

ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Wednesday said the legislation, passed by the lower house on prohibition against corporal punishment to children in educational institutions and other places in the Islamabad Capital Territory, was historic. In a statement, he said the law against corporal punishment of children was necessary as the violence… Continue reading Legislation against corporal punishment historic: Speaker NA

PTI awards Senate tickets to loyal, ideological workers: Shehryar

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP): Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi on Tuesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government awarded the Senate tickets to loyal, ideological and credible workers to take part in effective legislation and to contribute their services in best national interest. “We are committed to hold the upcoming Senate… Continue reading PTI awards Senate tickets to loyal, ideological workers: Shehryar

Govt prepares legislation against child abuse as KPCSW ready to start work in KP

PESHAWAR, Dec 30 (APP): The Khyber Pakthunkhwa government has prepared a comprehensive legislation to curb scourge of child abuses in the province. Following report of some cases against children in recent times in the province, the KP government has taken a principle decision to introduce a new law to curb all kinds of child abuse… Continue reading Govt prepares legislation against child abuse as KPCSW ready to start work in KP

NA legislation increased by 200 % in 2nd parliamentary year : PILDAT

ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): The 15th National Assembly has passed 30 laws in its second parliamentary year, posting an increase of 200 per cent as compared to the first year when only 10 legislative bills were approved. “Within legislation, 15th National Assembly has passed three times or 200 per cent more bills than in the… Continue reading NA legislation increased by 200 % in 2nd parliamentary year : PILDAT

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