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Implementation of Supreme Court’s Decision on Restoration of Student Unions. Senate Committee Dr. Mukhtar had a heated exchange with Senator Fauzia Arshad. Senator Kamran Murtaza intervened to calm the situation.

On: January 4, 2025

Tagged: ISSUES at FUUAST, Restoration Student Unions, senate committee, Supreme Court’s decision

Senate Standing Committee discusses key ISSUES at FUUAST, urges timely resolutions for university challenges Senate Standing Committee Demands Implementation of Supreme Court’s Decision on Restoration of Student Unions Bushra Anjum Butt says Proper systems are crucial to ensuring smooth operations & addressing challenges effectively ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) TheRead More →

The Election Commission has opposed the use of internet voting for overseas Pakistanis Overseas Indians can only vote by coming to India in person, and internet voting is allowed only for diplomats.

On: January 1, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Opposed internet voting, overseas Pakistanis, senate committee, The Election Commission

The Election Commission has opposed the use of internet voting for overseas Pakistanis. Overseas Indians can only vote by coming to India in person, and internet voting is allowed only for diplomats. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Election Commission has opposed the use of internet voting for overseas Pakistanis,Read More →

Senators raise concerns about discrepancies in the information provided by top officials Senate Committee convened to address ongoing concerns about corruption & mismanagement within Pakistan Railways

On: December 10, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Pakistan Railways, senate committee, Senators discrepancies, Top officials information

Senate Committee convened to address ongoing concerns about corruption & mismanagement within Pakistan Railways Committee members also raise concerns about discrepancies in the information provided by the Railways’ top officials ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Railways, chaired by Senator Jam Saifullah Khan, convened on MondayRead More →

Senate Committee criticizes internet disruptions, IT Minister’s absence Three were PhDs and one was enrolled in PhD program, and selected the one with only a Graduation degree.

On: November 19, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Graduated selected Secretary IT, Internet disruptions, IT Minister’s absence, senate committee

Senate Committee criticizes internet disruptions, IT Minister’s absence & Islamic Ideological Council’s comments on VPN Senator Palwasha Khan terms the absence of Minister & Secretary IT as their negligence to defend the current internet disruption Fifteen shortlisted candidates, three were PhDs and one was enrolled in PhD program, and yetRead More →

The privatization of PIA and the Discos remains a key government priority. Aleem Khan The privatization could only take place if PIA's financial and operational situation was "clean" and attractive to potential buyers.

On: November 19, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Financial Challenges, Loss PKR 830 billion, Privatization of PIA, senate committee

PIA’s privatization would continue, though it would require a fresh approach and ‘big-hearted’ decisions: Abdul Aleem Khan Senate Standing Committee on Privatization meeting held under the chairmanship of Tallal Chaudhry ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Senate Standing Committee on Privatization, chaired by Muhammad Tallal Chaudhry, convened on Monday to reviewRead More →

Senate Committee criticizes Railway Ministry for lack of transparency The Committee deliberated on the cases of theft, embezzlement, and accidents in the railways during the last five years

On: November 15, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Criticizes Railway Ministry, Lack of transparency, Land encroachment, senate committee

Senate Committee criticizes Railway Ministry for lack of transparency, calls for action on encroached land & discontinued railway line ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Senator Jam Saifullah Khan chaired the Senate Standing Committee on Railways held Wednesday at Old PIPS Hall, Parliament Lodges. The Senate Committee deliberated on the casesRead More →

Senate Committee recommends plan for future MDCAT exams The Committee heard the complaints of Doctors against the Executive Director of PIMS

On: November 15, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Executive Director PIMS, MDCAT exams, Ministry probe the complaints, senate committee

Senate Committee recommends plan for future MDCAT exams to be submitted by December end The Committee heard the complaints of Doctors against the Executive Director of PIMS on the Charges of racism, nepotism, workplace harassment and misuse of Government power. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee onRead More →

New policy to penalize businesses issuing fake POS receipts. Chairman FBR Full implementation of Islamic banking is set for 2027, yet progress has been slow. Farooq H Naik

On: November 14, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Fake currency From ATMs, Finance and Revenue, Islamic Banking, senate committee

Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue convened under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla Full implementation of Islamic banking is set for 2027, yet progress has been slow. Farooq H Naik The FBR Chairman confirmed a new policy to penalize businesses issuing fake POS receipts, with a fine ofRead More →

Ministries had requested to be discussed Pakistani’s issues with UAE. Senate Pakistanis are being employed in Iraq for jobs with salaries ranging from $300 to $400. Senators

On: November 14, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: $ 32 billion annually, Issues in UAE IRAQ, overseas Pakistanis, senate committee

Senate Standing Committee Meeting Discusses Issues Faced by Pakistanis in the UAE and Iraq, Visa Restrictions by UAE Overseas Pakistanis are a Valuable Asset to Pakistan, Contributing $32 Billion Annually, say Committee Members ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis meeting was held under SenatorRead More →

The pharmaceutical export volume could increase to 2 billion USD. Senate committee TDAP has failed to engage participants in single-country exhibitions held in Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Iraq.

On: November 13, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: 2 billion USD, senate committee, Single-country exhibitions, The pharmaceutical export

Senate Committee reviews TDAP’s export strategies & explores Pharma excel proposal for pharmaceutical growth Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmad Khan chairs the meeting ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmad Khan chaired the meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Commerce held on Tuesday at Parliament House. The Senate CommitteeRead More →

Senate Committee forms Sub-Committee to investigate wheat import scandal The committee was briefed on the role and function of PASSCO along with the budget for the last three years.

On: November 13, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: national food security, Pensions for employees, senate committee, Wheat import scandal

Senate Committee forms Sub-Committee to investigate wheat import scandal, names Senator Aimal Wali Khan as Convener Meeting of Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security & Research held under the chairmanship of Senator Syed Masroor Ahsan ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security andRead More →

Senate Committee urges disciplinary action against SSP in Kashmore Senator expressed concern over the daily kidnappings in the region, Kashmore has become a hub for criminal activity.

On: November 9, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Criminal activity hub, Disciplinary action, Kashmore SSP, senate committee

Senate Committee urges disciplinary action against SSP on privilege motions & criminal activity in Kashmore Senator Saifullah Abro says Kashmore has become a hub for criminal activity ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges, chaired by Senator Taj Haider, was held onRead More →