The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has approved a bill proposing free official blue passports for former members of Parliament, along with their spouses and dependent children. The proposed legislation aims to extend a benefit already available to retired federal secretaries and their families. The bill will now move forward in the legislative process before […]
Pakistan Senate
PTI-backed Raja Abbas named Senate opposition leader
Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani appointed PTI-backed Raja Nasir Abbas as opposition leader in the Senate. The Senate Secretariat issued the notification after reviewing Senate rules and laws. The position was vacant following the disqualification of former opposition leader Shibli Faraz. Meanwhile, several senators congratulated Abbas on his appointment in the upper house. According to […]
Govt rejects rumours about Imran Khan’s health
ISLAMABAD – The Senate on Friday witnessed a second consecutive day of loud protests by PTI senators, who demanded clarity on former prime minister Imran Khan’s health amid a wave of social media rumours. The government, however, assured the House that Mr Khan was in good health and dismissed the circulating claims as “false and […]
Senate passes domestic violence bill with stricter penalties
The Senate on Thursday approved the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2025, introducing stricter punishments for individuals who threaten divorce or contract another marriage on baseless allegations. Read More: NA passes Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill The legislation, already passed by the National Assembly, was cleared through a supplementary agenda after rules were suspended, bypassing the […]
Senate Session Adjourned Indefinitely Amid Road Blockages
The Senate session was adjourned indefinitely on Friday after a combination of road blockages and widespread lawmaker absences disrupted proceedings. Presided over by Senator Manzoor Ahmed Kakar, the session was expected to address critical national concerns, including the ongoing flood crisis, but the absence of key members derailed the agenda. The sitting began with the […]
Pakistan Senate forms minority caucus on int’l minority day
ISLAMABAD – In a landmark move, the Senate has officially notified the formation of a parliamentary caucus focused on minority rights in Pakistan. The announcement came on August 11, coinciding with International Minority Day. Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani made the declaration during a special session, reaffirming the commitment to uphold constitutional protections for minorities. […]
Pakistan senate passes resolution condemning Israeli attacks on Iran
The Pakistan Senate passed a resolution condemning Israel’s recent attacks on Iran. The resolution was presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Senators unanimously approved the resolution, showing strong support for Iran. The resolution states that Israel violated international laws and United Nations conventions. It calls Israel’s actions a war crime. It […]