Tag: National Assembly

Govt. proposed to hold cabinet meetings other than timings of National Assembly

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):PML-N Whip in the National Assembly, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, stated on Friday that a proposal has been submitted to the government to hold cabinet meetings at times other than the scheduled sessions of the National Assembly, or to convene them in the Parliament’s meeting room. He stated this in response to a… Continue reading Govt. proposed to hold cabinet meetings other than timings of National Assembly

Three new bills introduced in Senate

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): As many as three government bills including the Election (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Motion Pictures (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Establishment of Special Court (Overseas Pakistanis Property) Bill, 2023 were introduced in the Senate on Thursday. Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar on behalf of Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Minister… Continue reading Three new bills introduced in Senate

Tarar urges sweeping operation against ETPB encroachments

ISLAMABAD, April 24 (APP): Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar Wednesday emphasized the need for a significant operation to remove encroachments on the land of the Evacuee Trust Property (ETPB) nationwide during his recent address. Replying to a calling attention notice in the National Assembly, he said that dedicated anti-encroachment teams have been… Continue reading Tarar urges sweeping operation against ETPB encroachments

Balochistan’s lawmakers call for development initiatives in province

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Members National Assembly (MNAs) from Balochistan emphasized the importance of progress and development in the province, urging an efficient utilization of resources to uplift the area. Speaking at National Assembly forum, JUI-P lawmaker Engineer Mohammad Usman Badini hailing from Balochistan raised concerns over funding issues in Balochistan University, emphasizing that employees… Continue reading Balochistan’s lawmakers call for development initiatives in province

Law minister for inclusion of rehabilitation aspects in Anti-Narcotics act

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday announced the inclusion of rehabilitation aspects in  Anti-Narcotics Act, reflecting the government’s commitment to holistic approach in addressing drug-related issues. The inaugural session of the Reimagining Justice Conference: “Public Health and Human Rights Centred Drug Policy” organized by Justice Project Pakistan,… Continue reading Law minister for inclusion of rehabilitation aspects in Anti-Narcotics act

NA reaffirms Pakistan’s relationship with Iran

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): The National Assembly on Monday emphasized the importance of Pakistan’s relationship with its brotherly Islamic country Iran, highlighting the unity of the entire parliament and its members in nurturing these ties. While presiding over the sitting, the Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stated, “We consider Iran as our brother.” He… Continue reading NA reaffirms Pakistan’s relationship with Iran

NA passes motion to restore membership of two MNAs

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): The National Assembly on Monday passed a motion aimed at reinstating the membership of Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) whose positions were suspended during the last sitting on April 19, 2024. Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar moved the motion, which was passed by the House. He referred… Continue reading NA passes motion to restore membership of two MNAs

SC serves notices to ECP in plea regarding JUI-F’s special seat

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): The Supreme Court on Monday served notices to respondents in a JUI-F’s petition regarding the notification of its special seat for woman in the National Assembly. The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), in its petition, said that Sadaf Yasmeen was its candidate for the special seat but the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)… Continue reading SC serves notices to ECP in plea regarding JUI-F’s special seat

PM felicitates newly elected members of national, provincial assemblies

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday congratulated the newly elected members of national and provincial assemblies in the bye elections. In a statement, he said the victory of the newly elected members of Pakistan Muslim League(N) was reflection of trust of people. He thanked the people for voting for PML(N) and assured… Continue reading PM felicitates newly elected members of national, provincial assemblies

By-Election-2024 polling completed in NA-196

LARKANA, Apr 21 (APP): Registered male and female voters in NA-196 (Kamber-Shahdadkot-I) in Kamber-Shahdadkot  district used their right of vote to elect candidate for National Assembly of Pakistan. After the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced holding By-election for the seat on April 21, 2024 in the wake of the Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)… Continue reading By-Election-2024 polling completed in NA-196

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with Leaders of Opposition Parties in National Assembly at Parliament House.

APP03-020424 ISLAMABAD: April 02 - Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with Leaders of Opposition Parties in National Assembly at Parliament House. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA

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