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Opposition submits no-trust motion against Senate chairman
The opposition members also submits a requisition to convene Senate’s session
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Opposition deliberates over new Senate chairman
PML-N leader Raja Zafarul Haq and NP’s Hasil Bizenjo are key candidates to replace Sadiq Sanjrani
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ICT motor vehicle examination officer post lying vacant
PAK-EPA official tells Senate panel country lacks effective vehicular emission testing system
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‘De-seating Senate chairman will hurt Balochistan’
CM Kamal says BAP will use all its resources to stop no-confidence move against Sanjrani
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Zardari unlikely to contest election of Senate chairperson
Recent all parties conference of opposition parties also resolved to unseat current chairperson, says CM
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Balochistan CM speaks in favour of Sanjrani
Govt rallies behind Senate chairman amid no-confidence motion rumours
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Senate’s take on budget
Senate panel’s harsh words reflected not just position of the opposition, but of a few members of the ruling alliance
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Senators demand revision of budget draft
Opposition lawmakers warn against increase in poverty and crime
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Senate panel rejects most clauses in Finance Bill
Recommends fixing of exchange rate at Rs151 to a dollar, interest rate at 9%
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Senate panel approves Postal Services Bill 2019
The committee also approved the clause to create a postal services authority
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Budget comes under scathing criticism in Senate
Opposition calls for increasing direct taxes, reducing indirect taxes
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PPP, PML-N agree to de-seat Senate chairman
Sources reveal this understanding reached in a meeting between Bilawal and Maryam on Sunday
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Budget presented in Senate amid protest
As the opposition senators shouted slogans against the budget, the chairman adjourned the session till Friday
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Budget documents presented in Senate amid protest
Senate chairman adjourned session till Friday after opposition shouted slogans
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Senate rejects IHC amendment bill
Lawmakers seek time for thorough debate on the legislation
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Senate panel blocks sale of National Book Foundation
Recommends revitalising the foundation, enhancing its budget
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Senate panel voices concern over identity theft of passengers
Some 750 cases of identity theft to unlock smuggled phones unearthed
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‘Foreign carriers, reuse of syringes spreading AIDS’
Senate panel calls for mandatory use of auto-destructible syringes across Pakistan
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The 'I' word: Impeachment and how it works
As Democrats in the US Congress push to impeach Trump for obstruction of justice
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Details of CDA tenders for Parliament Lodges sought
Senate sub-panel reviews security arrangement at lodges, deliberates on camera monitoring
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Non-observance of quota in jobs irks Senate panel
Says provinces provided less then quota be given same number of jobs in other departments
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Senate panel censures CDA for poor management
Questions raised over tendering process for a coffee shop at Parliament Lodges
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Despite exemption, tribal districts still paying power tax
Senator says tribal districts exempted from paying taxes for five years
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Senate panel wants Babusar Top road landowners get current market price
NHA acquired land for Rs380m, however district administration proposes payment of Rs1.47b while owners demand Rs2.1b
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Balochistan chief secretary's absense irks Senate panel
Balochistan finance secretary tells senators that the chief secretary had been occupied due to budget preparation
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Senate asks Imran's govt not to shift PIA headquarters
Adopts resolution seeking to allow candidates take CSS exams in Urdu
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Senate panel condemns Data Darbar blast
Senator Malik seeks answers from FIA DG over involvement of Chinese in illegal marriages
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Trump 'very surprised' by son's subpoena in Russia probe
After a Senate panel orders Trump Jr to testify as part of its investigation
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'Over 60% of child assault cases reported in Punjab'
Senate panel calls for devising a safety mechanism for 10m seminary students
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'$9.2b in foreign loans to be retired this year'
State minister says $37b worth of foreign loans to be paid during the next five years
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Education budget blocked by Senate panel
Lawmakers want existing projects to be completed in the federal capital first
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Rifts in CDA as four suspended officials restored
Land and Recovery Director Fareeduddin, assistant directors Inayatullah, Akram and Ishaq were restored to their posts
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PTI government inherited an economic challenge: FM Qureshi
Qureshi states there is macroeconomic instability in the country
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EU not buying Pakistan’s fish for last 3 years, Senate told
Minister tells panel capacity building of fishermen imperative for sustainable fishery
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Senate body seeks details of HIV cases in Sindh
Committee chairman expresses concern over rising number of Aids cases in Sindh
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Loans worth $37b to be retired within 5 years, Senate told
State minister for revenue says $9.2b will be discharged this year
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Senate bill sets puberty age for girls as 18
Passes amendment to child marriage act following heated debate
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Govt not redirecting CPEC funds, Senate told
Raza Rabbani criticises appointment of non-elected members in federal cabinet
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Pakistan asked to turn floods into opportunities
Senate body told country is expected to face flash floods in summer
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PTI govt guards its authority to sign foreign pacts
Law minister says bill against principle of trichotomy of powers
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Sherry plans to stop supplementary grants for ministries
PAC sub-committee convener reviews audit report of CAA
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No funds for research given to Senate committee
Secretary for Law and Justice told session that commission had never been given a rupee for conducting research
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Senator threatens to sue govt over drug price hike
Parliamentary secretary says govt to remove shortcomings in DRAP law, PPMA official backs PM’s move to reverse hike
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PPP asks govt to update parliament on IMF talks
Sherry wants the conditions agreed with the lender revealed
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IHC declares Sadiq Sanjrani eligible to be acting president
Petition said Sanjrani was 40-years-old and did not fulfil the requirement to hold the president's office
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Acting president or not, IHC will decide today
Petitioner says Sanjrani not 45 to become acting president
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Parliamentarians pay toll tax, NHA told
Senate panel orders removal of boards from toll plazas
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Railways asked to retrieve encroached land
Senate panel suggests forming a special unit to reclaim such properties
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Senators trade barbs over allowances
Standing committee on aviation meeting postponed without any proceedings
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Senate panel objects to PM’s BJP statement
Passes resolution against Indian ruling party’s anti-Kashmir manifesto