Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs Ikhtiar Wali Khan has called for the reversal of recently enacted provincial laws that expand the powers, immunities and privileges of members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, arguing that the legislation requires reconsideration. Read More: KP Assembly approves privileges amendment bill Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Khan criticized the […]
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KP Assembly approves privileges amendment bill
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly has passed an amendment to its Privileges Act, introducing penalties for actions considered to violate the privileges and dignity of the provincial legislature, including the unauthorized publication of assembly proceedings and committee reports. Read More: KP Assembly passes amendment bill allowing use Under the newly approved law, publishing or broadcasting the proceedings of […]
CM Maryam, Punjab speaker discuss legislative agenda
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a meeting to discuss legislative priorities, governance, prison reforms and measures to strengthen coordination in the functioning of the provincial assembly. Read More: Maryam, Punjab speaker meet to ease tensions According to an official statement, the two leaders exchanged views on national […]
National Assembly panel backs authority for government properties
A National Assembly standing committee has recommended legislation to establish a Federal Government Real Estate Management Authority, aimed at improving the management and economic utilisation of state-owned properties across Pakistan. Read More: 24 state-owned enterprises to be privatized: NA told The recommendation was made during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, chaired […]
Senate bill seeks blue passports for lawmakers
A bill seeking to extend official blue passport facilities to parliamentarians and their families was introduced in Pakistan’s Senate on Tuesday, drawing rare support from both government and opposition members. Read More: KP assembly demands blue passports for MPAs During the upper house session, Senator Abdul Qadir presented the Passport Act Amendment Bill 2026, proposing that former […]
Punjab Assembly reverses stance on agricultural income tax
The Punjab Assembly witnessed a swift reversal on the issue of agricultural income tax, as Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan reinstated tax notifications just a day after declaring them unconstitutional. Read More: PA speaker declares agri tax notification null and void The session, which began with a delay of two hours, saw the House unanimously approve a […]
Florida governor signs law restricting foreign legal systems
Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, has signed a new law aimed at restricting the application of certain foreign legal systems and strengthening measures against extremist groups. Read More: Florida Governor Labels Muslim Rights Group as Terrorist The legislation, known as HB 1471, prohibits the use or enforcement of foreign laws—including interpretations of Sharia law—if they […]
Senate body discusses health sector legislation
The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination discussed key legislative and policy matters concerning the health sector. The committee which met under the chairmanship of Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti undertook a detailed consideration of the Private Member’s Bill titled “The Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Regulation) Bill, 2025.” Members appreciated the intent […]
French lawmakers passes bill to ban social media for under-15s
PARIS: French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban children under 15 from using social media, a measure championed by President Emmanuel Macron to protect young people from excessive screen time and the mental health risks linked to online platforms. Read More: Under-15s barred from social media in France The lower house, the National Assembly, passed […]
President Zardari assents to seven bills before UAE visit
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday gave his assent to seven bills passed by parliament, including several that had earlier drawn controversy, turning them into law shortly before departing for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read More: President Zardari awards Nishan-e-Imtiaz to UAE naval chief The president had last month returned the legislation […]