PTI announces boycott of voting on 26th constitutional amendment
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has declared that it will not participate in the voting process for the 26th constitutional amendment, calling the proceedings “non-transparent and controversial.” The decision comes just ahead of a critical vote, with both the National Assembly and the Senate set to convene on Sunday to discuss the
Govt all set to revamp PTV
Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar announced efforts to revitalise Pakistan Television (PTV), aiming to transform it into a dynamic and profitable media organisation. Speaking during Question Hour in the National Assembly, Tarar said that private sector anchors are being recruited to ensure balanced representation, including sufficient space
Free passports announced for Pakistani citizens
Chief Minister (PM) of Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti declared that citizens will be issued free passports. “The government will pay the passport fee on behalf of the citizens,” CM Bugti said. Additionally, he said that the government will pay the Rs 16,000 cost for citizens of Chaman to obtain free
NA proposes bill to limit independent candidates’ party affiliation
The National Assembly proposed the Elections Act 2024 Second Amendment Bill, which forbids independent candidates from joining another political party after a predetermined amount of time. The bill was presented by PML-N member Bilal Kayani during the session, which Speaker Ayaz Sadiq presided. The Elections Act of 2017’s Sections 66
Govt spent Rs927 m on Parliament renovations in five years
ISLAMABAD – The Interior Ministry has disclosed significant expenditure details, totaling over Rs 927 million, on the renovation of Parliament House over the past five years, according to media reports. Annual Renovation Costs The disclosure, presented to the National Assembly (NA) through a written statement, outlines the annual renovation costs
Bilawal Bhutto calls out PTI’s double standards on constitutional integrity
WEB DESK: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the chairman of the PPP, chastised the PTI on Wednesday for allowing “interference from the same people” who its leaders had just “lectured” on the value of preserving the Constitution. Speaking in the National Assembly, Bhutto-Zardari remarked, “While upholding the Constitution, they do not engage with
Dubai property leaks: Sher Afzal Marwat, Farah Gogi among key figures
WEB DESK – The Dubai leaks have exposed a treasure trove of information, naming high-profile individuals, including Sher Afzal Marwat, Farah Gogi, Faisal Vawda, and the wife of Mohsin Naqvi. The revelations highlight that foreigners own properties in Dubai valued at an astounding $400 billion. Pakistani Investments Among these property
No issues with Marwat if he adheres to PTI’s line: Imran Khan
Speaking from Adiala Jail, Imran Khan stressed Marwat's need to adhere to party policy, expressing frustration over his repeated attacks on party leaders.
PPP demands Bhutto’s picture on currency notes
LAHORE: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) passed a resolution on Sunday urging the federal government to add former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto as a national democratic hero and include his image on currency notes. The resolution was approved during a seminar on Zulfikar Ali Bhutto reference, entitled “Bhutto Reference
PTI issues show cause notice to Marwat over ‘irresponsible’ remarks
PTI has nominated Sheikh Waqas Akram to replace Marwat for the position of Chairman of the National Assembly's PAC.