Senate Standing Committee Archives

Senate Committee highlights growing demand for Pakistani products in key international markets Senator Anusha Rehman stressed the inclusion of the furniture industry in list of areas of export potential.

On: October 2, 2024

Tagged: IT services & Products, Pakistani products, Senate Standing Committee, Senator Anusha Rehman

Senate Committee highlights growing demand for Pakistani products in key international markets Senator Anusha Rehman stresses inclusion of the furniture industry in list of areas of export potential ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmed Khan chaired the meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Commerce held on TuesdayRead More →

Banks are yielding higher returns through Islamic banking. Senate Committee The chairman requested a comparative report on SBP regulations for Islamic and conventional banking.

On: September 26, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Islamic banking system, Senate Standing Committee, Shariah Advisory Committee, State Bank of Pakistan

Senate Standing Committee on Finance & Revenue held under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue convened under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla at the Parliament House. Attendees included Senator Sherry Rehman, Mohsin Aziz, Anusha Rahman AhmadRead More →

ECP’s expenditures should be scrutinized by Parliament: Senator Syed Ali Zafar "The refusal of the Election Commission to appear is an affront to the Senate. Senator Humayun Mohmand

On: September 4, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: An affront to Senate, ECP's expenditures, Senate Standing Committee, Senator Syed Ali Zafar

Despite the ECP’s independence, its expenditures should be scrutinized by Parliament: Senator Syed Ali Zafar ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs convened on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Senator Dr. Mohammad Humayun Mohmand. The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the total expenses incurred byRead More →

“Our electricity demand is continuously decreasing.” NEPRA Chairman Senate Standing Committee meeting amidst NEPRA criticisms & rising electricity costs

On: August 31, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Electricity costs rising, Electricity demand decreasing, NEPRA Chairman, Senate Standing Committee

Senate Standing Committee meeting amidst NEPRA criticisms & rising electricity costs ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Power was held on Friday under the Chairmanship of Senator Mohsin Aziz. During the meeting significant concerns were raised about the current state of the power sector and regulatoryRead More →

Increase gas prices: Members of the Senate Committee protest 410 million missing rupees from overseas Pakistani accounts in the Karachi Branch and action taken in this regard.

On: February 15, 2024

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Financial irregularities, Increase in gas prices, Overseas Pakistani accounts, Rs. 410 million missing, Senate Standing Committee

Increase in gas prices: Members of the Senate Standing Committee protest Senate Standing Committee addresses key legislation & financial irregularities ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The members of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance have protested against the increase in gas prices. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee onRead More →

Senate body approves Prevention of Corruption amendment Bill, 2021

On: September 30, 2021

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Anti-Terrorism Bill 2020, Fake Caller, FIA officials, personal information, Senate Standing Committee

Senate body approves Prevention of Corruption amendment Bill, 2021 ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior under the Chairmanship of Senator Mohsin Aziz was held here at the Parliament House on Thursday. At the outset of the meeting, Chairman Committee raised the matterRead More →

PTCL not paying the due amount to its pensioners, we should forward the case to FIA. Senaters

On: February 9, 2021

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Pensioners case, PTCL, PTET’s assets, Senate Standing Committee, Senator A. Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator A. Rehman Malik today on Tuesday attended the meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting. On the agenda item of pension, Senator Rehman Malik expressed concerns and annoyance over the Ministry of Information Technology and telecommunicationRead More →

TOP 12 oil marketing companies involved in artificial shortage of oil

On: January 14, 2021

In: Breaking News

Tagged: artificial shortage of oil, drug “Zombie”, failure departments, Senate Standing Committee, top 12 oil importers

Top 12 oil marketing companies (OMCs) involved in artificial shortage of oil told to the committee by secretary petroleum. The Committee also took up the matter regarding alarming spread, selling and use of a new drug “Zombie” in Pakistan particularly in bigger cities of KPK. ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT )Read More →