A meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting was held today at Islamabad with Senator Sarmad Ali in the chair. The meeting was attended by Senators Syed Waqar Mehdi, Jan Muhammad and Abdul Shakoor Khan. Senator Pervaiz Rashid participated in the committee meeting proceedings via zoom link. The Committee reviewed matters relating to […]
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Senate chief urges OIC nations to translate commitments into actions
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Monday, urged the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to move beyond declarations and translate their commitments into concrete action for women’s socio-economic empowerment, as Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women. Addressing the opening session of the 9th OIC […]
Health minister links HIV spread to risky behaviour at late-night parties
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has expressed concern over the rising number of HIV cases in Pakistan, saying risky behaviour among some young people, including drug use and unsafe sexual practices at late-night parties, is contributing to the spread of the virus in major cities. Read More: Reuse of syringes root cause of Valika Hospital HIV cases […]
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman seeks wider debate on telecom amendment bill
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman has said her party will not support the Pakistan Telecommunication (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Senate unless it undergoes a thorough review by the relevant standing committee and incorporates the party’s proposed amendments. The statement comes amid growing debate over the proposed legislation, which aims to […]
Budget: Senate seeks increase of income tax exemption threshold, cut in power tariffs
The Senate on Thursday approved the recommendations on the Finance Bill 2026, containing the annual budget statement. These recommendations were presented in the Senate by Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla in form of a report. Total 123 recommendations have been made for National Assembly for consideration. The upper […]
Senate panel recommends bringing exporters under Final Tax Regime
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue recommended the inclusion of exporters under the Final Tax Regime and further rationalisation of the tax framework to support export-led growth and enhance foreign exchange earnings. The development comes as the committee met with Saleem Mandviwalla in the chair, which continued deliberations on the Finance Bill 2026-27, […]
National Assembly and Senate sessions sessions summoned as budget likely on June 12
The National Assembly and Senate sessions have been summoned for Wednesday as the government prepares to present the federal budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which is expected to be unveiled on June 12. Read More: President summons Senate, National Assembly sessions President Asif Ali Zardari convened the sessions of both houses of parliament on the advice […]
KP governor, Senate chairman discuss key national issues
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal Karim Kundi met Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani in Islamabad to discuss the country’s political situation, parliamentary affairs and a range of challenges facing the province. Read More: Governor KP for Senate committee During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on issues affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including administrative difficulties, economic concerns and matters […]
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 […]
Senate resolution lauds Armed Forces for Operation Bunyanun Marsoos
The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution paying tribute to the armed forces, security institutions and the entire Pakistani nation for their sacrifices, courage and resolve in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, security and national dignity. The resolution was moved by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry in the House. The House paid […]