Both sides of aisle in Senate jointly humiliated govt over violent extremism bill
ISLAMABAD: The government was humiliated in Senate on Sunday as Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani dropped a bill designed to tackle the issue of “violent extremism”...
Prevention of Violent Extremism Bill on Senate agenda, as session scheduled for today
ISLAMABAD: A session of the Upper House (Senate) is set to be held at Parliament House at noon today, taking up several reports and...
Security forces kill three terrorists in Khyber, South Waziristan
RAWALPINDI: Three terrorists were killed in successful operations by security forces in Khyber and South Waziristan tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to ISPR, one...
NA body directs HEC to approve teachers’ promotion within a week
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly' special committee (NASC) on aggrieved government employees led by MNA Qadir Khan Mandokhail directed HEC to approve promotion policy for the...
Senate witnesses presentation of 8 reports, 2 motions for seeking extensions
ISLAMABAD: The Senate convened to witness a series of significant events, including the presentation of eight reports from various standing committees and the consideration...
Senate passes amendment bill to widen scope of Army Act
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Thursday passed the Army Act Amendment Bill, which allowed sentencing a person for revealing any information related to national security...
Elections Bill sails through joint session; Minister Abbasi presents amendments
ISLAMABAD: The Elections Act, 2017 sailed through parliament’s joint session on Wednesday.
The amendments were introduced by y Parliamentary Affairs Minister and Pakistan Muslim...
SCP rejects PTI chief’s plea to stop trial in Toshakhana case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Wednesday turned down a petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, seeking an order to...
Defenders turn offenders: Indian soldiers betray uniform. as 1,800 corruption scandals surface
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army, which has long been seen as a symbol of discipline and honor, has now come under scrutiny as a...
Electoral reforms bill proposes additional powers for caretaker govt
ISLAMABAD: The proposed amendments in the Election Act suggest excessive powers for the caretaker government which includes inking pacts with global players for keeping...
