Senate

Party aims to win six Senate seats in the March 3 election

ECP notifies schedule for two seats from federal capital

The press release did not mention if any names were finalised for the Senate polls scheduled for March 3 on 46 seats

Election for 4 Fata, 2 Islamabad seats not likely to be conducted the same day

Prominent political parties of Karachi oppose survey, will approach court in case of evacuation

ECP on Friday issued notification de-notifying Hashmi from Senate

The Election Commission of Pakistan, despite its weaknesses, is all geared up to hold elections.

On February 5 – Kashmir Day – Sharif will address an event at Muzaffarabad in AJK

Committee members express disappointment at its performance

This comes as minister says govt is pressing ahead with airline’s sell-off plan

PML-N, PPP reportedly in touch behind the scenes to agree on a formula for chairmanship, deputy-chairmanship of Senate

Request made in a letter addressed by election commission to SHC registrar

Through an SRO govt relaxed rules to grant exemptions to firm

Railways minister vows not to allow PPP stalwart to continue the 'shameful act under the garb of democracy'

Says Islamabad wants smooth ties with Delhi after resolving issues between the two countries including Kashmir

The committee met in the Parliament House

Standing committee on Law and Justice discusses Kasur abuse case

Decision was taken after COAS recently appeared before Senate and briefed members about national security

Malik recommends section 364A of PPC be amended to include terms public hanging for those who murder, rape minors

Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor says democracy must prevail in country

US President Donald Trump has labeled Manning a traitor

Minister of State for Communications Abdul Hakeem and officials of the ministry were also present in the meeting

Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances shares data with SC, parliamentary panel

Farooq Naik says the entire system of promotion is arbitrary and full of flaws

Committee condemns Quetta church attack

Rabbani reprimands senators who volunteered details on talk shows

The 24th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2017 garners 84 votes in favour; PML-Q senator opposes

Army chief Gen Qamar Bajwa briefs Senate on country's security situation

PML-N reaches out to other parties also to ensure participation

House discusses business ventures of military

Takes exception to continuous absence of CII chairman

 

Members claim mysterious forces at work to undermine Parliament

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

Rabbani says parliament will not give way to any dictator

Also condemns killings of innocent Palestinians by Israeli forces

PML-N insiders claim support of 60 senators for legislation vital for timely election

Move comes after a tax officer concealed Rs92b worth of sales of the company

Balochistan government officials says 136 persons still missing in province

Anirudh Kumar Mishra predicted that Pakistan will suffer five more terror attacks till mid-February

Committee stresses to pay employees' provident funds, pensions due for several months

At least 69 votes are needed to pass the bill

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

The water crisis and the missing person issue discussed in the session

Senate panel observes RAW involved in creating unrest in province; seeks detailed report recent incidents

Now a voter will have to declare his faith before ECP if anyone files objection

Notes that funds allocated for tuberculosis control given to private hospitals, NGOs and hospitals

Calls for allowing returning victims to depose before Senate Human Rights Committee

Suggest verification of results through a post-census survey of selected areas

Water minister slams Ayub regime for signing Indus treaty with India

FBR directed to submit details of revenue generated through taxes imposed on cellular services users