Members of Parliament across all parties raised alarms on Saturday about the increasing influence of social media, urging for laws similar to those in other nations and agreeing on the need for swift, responsible measures to ensure social media is used for the greater good of society and the country’s future. While speaking exclusively with […]
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DPM, Turkish FM discuss international developments
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar had a telephone conversation with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday. The two ministers exchanged views on ongoing bilateral engagement and took stock of the evolving international developments. They also welcomed the scheduling of Extraordinary OIC CFM on 10 January 2026 in Jeddah.
Condolence reference held to remember late senator Siddiqui
A dignified condolence reference to honour the life, services and literary legacy of Late Senator Irfan-ul-Haque Siddiqui was held at Nazria-i-Pakistan Trust under the auspices of Press Information Department (PID) Lahore, here on Monday. Senior journalists including Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami, Salman Ghani, Noor Ullah, Talib Hussain, Mohsin Mumtaz, PID Lahore Director General Shafqat Abbas, Station Director […]
Sherry urges shift to renewables for energy sovereignty
Senator Sherry Rehman has called for a decisive shift towards renewable energy to ensure Pakistan’s energy sovereignty, security, and affordability. Speaking as the chief guest at the Parliamentary Forum on Energy and Economy, themed “Implications of IGCEP 2025: Politics of Energy Generation in Pakistan”, she stressed that electricity is a fundamental human right and must […]
KP IG withdraws Senator Aimal Wali Khan’s security against CM’s orders
Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed, defying orders from Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, withdrew the security personnel assigned to Awami National Party (ANP) Senator Aimal Wali Khan, it emerged on Sunday. A spokesperson for the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief minister clarified that the decision to withdraw security was made by the federal government and assured […]
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When Senator Yusuf Raza Gilani says that “policies must be devised through consultation,” he is not preaching democratic virtue. He is diagnosing Pakistan’s deepest disease: a state that has turned bypassing consultation into its governing creed. What we are watching unfold, from Punjab’s unilateral canal projects to Sindh’s angry walkouts, is not just a spat […]
Sherry congratulates nation, thanks neighbors for supportive role
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman congratulated the nation on Saturday, commending the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India and expressing gratitude for the supportive role of neighbouring countries, valuing their diplomatic contributions in fostering peace and stability amidst global challenges. Senator Sherry stated in an interview with a private news channel that Pakistan’s robust relationships […]
Ishaq Dar takes oath as senator
PML-N leader and former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday took oath as senator amid protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani administered the oath. During the ceremony, PTI senators gathered near the rostrum and chanted slogans. Some of the leaders were also carrying placards and posters. Dar reached Pakistan on Monday along with […]
Senator Bob Menendez urges Biden administration to step up aid to flood-devastated Pakistan
Senator Bob Menendez, Chairman Senate Foreign Relations Committee expresses condolences over the loss of lives due to devastating floods in Pakistan. During an event organized by Pakistani-American community in New Jersey Chairman Senate Foreign relations committee, Senator Bob Menendez said, “We have to get a disaster relief package for Pakistan from the US Congress and […]
Ali Zafar says report in Tareen probe ‘purely internal’ to PTI
Senator Barrister Ali Zafar on Wednesday clarified his position that any findings submitted by him about ‘unfair treatment’ to Jahangir Tareen by the Federal Investigation Agency will have no legal effect and will purely be an ‘internal matter’ of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. In a series of posts on his official Twitter account, he wrote about […]