national assembly

Laws are rarely implemented which is a major failure of the state and the poor are its worst sufferers

4 have yet to resign from NA; 3 sent resignations but have not met NA speaker to confirm them

Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal says 70% of missing persons are found to be involved in militancy

Most of extradited persons sent to US in exchange of dollars, says Justice Iqbal

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq remarked the house was not pleased with the parliamentarian’s decision to retire

Engaging in or attempting to engage in the smuggling of migrants shall be punished with imprisonment and fine

Lawmakers question the need for passing the ordinances just 15 days before the announcement of the budget

General disinterest among politicians to participate in parliamentary business partly to blame

PML-N govt passed a total of 164 pieces of legislation in its five-year term

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq addresses 138th Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly in Switzerland

Acting speaker slams firm for squandering last opportunity to clarify its position

Fafen identifies discrepancies in 81 NA constituencies

Protection of journalists was discussed during during the session as well

Remarks on judiciary stir ruckus in parliament

Political parties have been expressing serious reservations over the changes made in the boundaries of constituencies

The chairperson of the commission should be equivalent to a Supreme Court Judge

NA Speaker stages rare walkout over no-show of ministry officials

Concluded 333 cases of the total 486, defence ministry tells lawmakers

One National Assembly and two Sindh Assembly constituencies added in Karachi

Ruling party-backed independent candidates clinch 15 seats, followed by PPP with 12 and PTI with 6

Speaker talked about his initiative of including Parliamentary studies program in universities

Opposition and allied parties ask government to withdraw decision to increase prices of petroleum products

PM’s adviser tells NA the country will stay on the list for 6 to 12 months

Hindus' contributions in every sphere of our national life are extremely laudable

Khan stressed the need to find out whether Zainab’s murder was an individual act or any gang was involved

Several bills suggested recommendations, while hardly a handful gets the nod

CADD, petroleum secretaries and other officials were over an hour late,

Govt says low remittances, volatile situation in Middle East contributed to worsening situation

LHC dismissed petition as non-maintainable which sought disqualification of chief of AML Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad

NCHR paints bleak picture of law and order situation in Karachi

Last week, CAA announced Pakistan is now offering visas to people travelling in groups from 24 different countries

PTI MNAs trade barbs with lawmakers of PML-N, PPP

Ridicules opposition’s ‘failed’ power show in Lahore; laments new precedent of cursing parliament

NA constitutes committee to review child abuse cases, suggest preventive measures

10-12% of total population of Pakistan suffer from disabilities, according to a report

Lawmakers demand public execution of murderers and rapists in the wake of Kasur tragedy

Lower house highlights aspects of incompetence shown by Punjab govt, discuss capital punishment for rapists

Also gives go-ahead to bill to ensure minimum wage payment in transparent manner

Parliament gave military courts another two years extension

Approves recommendations of sub-committee on ‘The Protection of Journalists Bill, 2014’

Govt continues consultations over the reforms issue

Spokesman says party wants reconstitution of ECP

Opposition continues boycott over FATA bill withdrawal

Foreign minister says government completed 70 per cent of its agenda, will finish all problems by next year

Members vow to not to attend proceedings until reforms bill brought back on house agenda

Some lawmakers tear copies of agenda, shouting ‘Go FCR, go’

Proceedings cut short by lack of quorum

Proposal approved for conversion, surrender of automatic weapons

Govt garners support of 163 members against an amendment bill supported by 98 opposition MPs

Bill seeking bar on disqualified person from heading party comes up in lower house today