Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved, on the advice of the Prime Minister, the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan regarding the transfer of judges from the Islamabad High Court. Accordingly, Mr Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Senior Puisne Judge of the Islamabad High Court, has been transferred to the Lahore High Court. […]
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Gilani stresses transparency, backs NAB’s anti-graft efforts
Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said that efforts to eliminate corruption and improve transparency are in line with global goals, especially the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, which highlight the need for strong institutions and reduced corruption. He shared these views during a meeting with National Accountability Bureau Chairman Nazir Ahmed […]
Senate surrender Rs265 million to support austerity drive
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday approved the surrender of Rs265 million to the national exchequer as part of efforts to support the government’s ongoing austerity drive amid economic pressures. Read More: 25 vehicles of PA grounded as part of austerity drive The move follows austerity measures announced earlier this month by Prime Minister […]
Senate chairman announces austerity measures to save up to Rs 750 million
Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced wide-ranging austerity measures, projecting a reduction of more than 50 percent in the Senate Secretariat’s remaining budgetary utilization for the current fiscal year, translating into estimated savings of Rs 700 to 750 million. The Chairman presided over a high-level meeting at the Senate Secretariat to review and […]
Gilani reaffirms multilateral cooperation during meeting with IPU president
Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani met President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Dr Tulia Ackson in New York and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to parliamentary democracy, multilateralism, and global cooperation through active engagement with the IPU. At the meeting, he conveyed warm greetings and appreciated the IPU’s role as the global forum of […]
Economy, parliament must move together, says Gillani
Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, while sharing his views, said that he began writing his book “Chahay Yousuf Say Sada” during his time in jail. He was speaking as the Chief Guest at the book launching ceremony of “Maeeshat Aur Parliament”, a compilation of economic columns by MNA Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig. The Chairman […]
Gilani pays tribute to Benazir Bhutto during BISP ceremony
A grand ceremony was organized by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to commemorate the 18th death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Senator Rubina Khalid, Secretary BISP Amer Ali Ahmad, along with officers and staff of […]
US political counsellor, Gilani review spectrum of bilateral ties
The US Political Counsellor, Ms. Shelley Saxen, called on Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Parliament House, Islamabad. The meeting was marked by a comprehensive exchange of views on Pakistan-United States bilateral relations, regional developments, and avenues for enhanced parliamentary cooperation. Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani underscored that Pakistan’s […]
Panjtan Group hosts reception in honour of Gilani
Panjtan Group Chairman Chaudhary Usman Nisar presented shield to Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani after his address to Pakistani Community at Kuala Lumpur. Gilani expressed commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Malaysia relations. He said Bilateral trade between the two countries is 1.5 billion dollars annually. There are new opportunities to increase trade and investment. Pakistan’s […]
Peace, development inseparable, Gilani tells parliamentary leaders at ISC
Parliamentary leaders from across the world have gathered in Islamabad for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), where Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani warned that peace, security and development cannot be pursued in isolation. Addressing the opening session, on Tuesday Gilani said sustainable progress is impossible without stability, while peace remains fragile in the absence […]