Senate

FDMA says registration a must for repatriation

Standing committee of upper house raises questions over ministry’s steps to counter cyber attacks

13 regular sessions and two joint sittings were held

Senate panel informed 99.1% progress made in Neelum-Jhelum project

Prime ministers elected with the help of NA seats from Punjab ignore small provinces, says Kamal

Senate chairman says project will be completed with the assistance of Chinese govt

In Islam, Haq Mehr is to be given to the bride but most families get it waived off

Leader of the House stresses military courts extension and amendments in NAB laws

51 new lawmakers took the oath of their office

Senate panel asks authorities to launch crackdown against those giving government jobs to people with fake domiciles

Senator Malik questions if IT ministry can counter such an eventuality

Upper House of the Parliament passes resolution condemning the discriminatory attitude of FATF

AG letter, Senator Mushahidullah under fire for seeking inquiry into termination of PIA employees

Slams govt for ‘failing to ensure ownership rights’

Suggests systematic increase in duty on cigarettes to comply with WHO rules

Discusses proposed legislations seeking amendments in Articles 11, 260 and Fourth Schedule

Expresses concern over violation of Pakistani waters by Indian submarine

PPP says govt must brief house on release of Indian pilot

Raza Rabbani calls upon OIC to withdraw invitation to Sushma Swaraj to foreign ministers’ meeting in UAE

ANF says its efforts hampered by helicopters being out of service

Any misadventure by New Delhi will be considered act of war, says resolution

Committee also discusses issues of Rajanpur, Layyah, Lodharan, and Muzaffargarh

Senator says IT sector’s development is imperative if Pakistan is to compete globally

Petitioner said Senate chairman does not fulfill age limit for holding president’s office

Decides to discuss Afghan situation in detail during next meeting

Prescription-only medicines easily available at medical stores, senators told

Standing Committee on Interior condemns President Ashraf Ghani’s meddlesome tweet

Committee recommends government should announce special financial package for under-privileged areas in next budget

Senate body briefed on compliance of LHC verdicts regarding various ministries

House sends 10 recommendation for supplementary finance bill

Finance ministry oppose 10% salary increase of govt employees

Govt tries to dispel impression it intends to roll back the 18th Amendment

Education panel told new policy expected over the next three months

Committee terms proposal to exempt PSL franchises of tax a move to favour Tareen’s son

Currently, legal age for marriage for women in the country is 16 years, while that for men is 18 years

Mir Kabeer Ahmed says provincial govt is entitled to take such a decision

Upper House adopts panel report regarding legal value of list

Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani says ministers should be held accountable

Opposition lawmakers in NA protest after Murad Saeed's scathing speech

Members say any conditions on foreign investors will send wrong message

Senators question the legality of the blacklist

Unsatisfied over JIT constitution, senators demand independ commission to probe incident

Sanaullah says party to make decision in next meeting

Committee employment quota law necessary to reduce small provinces’ deprivations

Senator Usman Kakar says province could use the Rs7-8b for small dams project

Finance division directed to release funds to civic body; civil defence told to fix firefighting system and equipment

Aviation committee demands action against those who hired fake degree holders

Opposition Leader Malik Sikander claims support of 23 members

Balance of power should be maintained if the state is to work efficiently, says former Senate chairman

Members resolve to write to PM over non-serious attitude of government officials