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Senate Committee discusses issues of overseas prisoners, repatriation, & welfare of migrant workers The Committee asked for a detailed report on individuals incarcerated in foreign countries due to unpaid fines.

On: January 30, 2025

Tagged: 5000 currently detained, Drug-related offenses, Overseas prisoners, senate committee

Senate Committee discusses issues of overseas prisoners, repatriation, & welfare of migrant workers Approximately 5,000 Pakistanis are currently detained across the West Bank, with the majority convicted of drug-related offenses, the committee informed ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, chairedRead More →

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior approved the PECA Amendment Bill JUI Senator Kamran Murtaza opposed the PECA bill and said that why is it being passed in such a hurry, there are many weaknesses in the bill.

On: January 28, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Approved PECA Amendment Bill, Kamran Murtaza opposed, senate committee, The Joint Action Committee

Senate Standing Committee approves PECA Amendment Bill ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Interior approved the PECA Amendment Bill, which was opposed by journalist organizations and JUI-F Senator Kamran Murtaza. Senator Irfan Siddiqui made it clear that journalists also have to be protected. If the lawRead More →

Senate Committee discussed advances Data Protection Bill & reviews telecom sector updates Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmad Khan also underscored the critical need for robust data protection measures.

On: January 23, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Data Protection Bill, senate committee, Starlink operations in Pakistan, Telecom foundation’s performance.

Senate Committee chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan advances Data Protection Bill & reviews telecom sector updates ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, convened on Wednesday at Parliament House to deliberate on key issues,Read More →

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

In: Breaking News

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 →