22 h. ago Punjab MPAs suspension: PTI to mobilise public against illegal, undemocratic move

LAHORE: As a fresh political storm brews in Punjab, PTI on Friday announced that it will challenge the suspension of 26 of its MPAs from the Punjab Assembly through legal channels and public mobilisation. The opposition party decried the speaker’s “unconstitutional and partisan” conduct, asserting it was left with no choice but to escalate both […]

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34 h. ago Legal experts and allies criticize speaker’s move to disqualify MPAs

LAHORE: Government allies, along with legal and political experts, have questioned the validity of the Punjab Assembly speaker’s move to file a reference seeking the disqualification of 26 PTI/SIC lawmakers for their conduct during a session. Critics have called the reference an overreaction and lacking legal grounds. The reference, reportedly submitted to the Election Commission […]

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34 h. ago Punjab speaker files reference to disqualify 26 MPAs over misconduct

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan filed a reference with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition lawmakers from the provincial assembly for allegedly violating the sanctity of the house. The lawmakers in question are members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Speaking to the media, Speaker […]

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47 h. ago PTI blasts Punjab govt over assembly chaos, vows legal and street protests

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly criticized the Punjab government over the suspension of 26 of its lawmakers and accused it of suppressing democracy. During a joint press conference at the Islamabad Press Club, PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja, Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, and Latif Khosa denounced what they called a politically motivated crackdown. Opposition Leader […]

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60 h. ago PA speaker files disqualification reference against 26 Opp MPAs

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Thursday filed a disqualification reference against 26 PTI-backed opposition MPAs with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Speaking to the media after holding a meeting with ECP officials in Islamabad, Malik said that he had already submitted the reference and today’s meeting was held to seek legal […]

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65 h. ago PA speaker moves ECP for disqualification of 26 ‘unruly’ SIC members

Reference accuses PTI-SIC members of deliberately disrupting proceedings, using inappropriate language, and defying requests to maintain decorum Malik Ahmad Khan asserts those who violated the constitutional oath have no right to remain part of the House ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Thursday filed a reference against 26 members of the Sunni […]

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2 d. ago Punjab ministers to receive full pay during leave after new bill passed

LAHORE – After a major salary hike earlier this year, the Punjab Assembly has now approved a bill granting full salary as leave allowance to provincial ministers, the Speaker, and the Deputy Speaker. The Punjab Public Representatives Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed during a recent assembly session. It introduces key changes to the Punjab […]

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3 d. ago Disqualification reference filed against 26 sunni ittehad council members

  According to sources, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad submitted the reference to the Election Commission. The move came after opposition members caused disruption and damage during the assembly meeting held on June 27. During the session, opposition members reportedly raised loud protests and created disorder. In response, the Speaker suspended the membership of 26 […]

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3 d. ago No salary cut on leave: Punjab ministers’ allowance increased

After recently increasing the salaries of Punjab’s ministers, the provincial government has also decided to raise their leave allowances. Now, ministers, the Speaker, and Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Assembly will receive their full salaries even when they are on leave. The Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Public Representatives (Amendment) Bill 2025 in its latest […]

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4 d. ago Opposition protests removal of MPAs from Punjab House committees

LAHORE: Opposition lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly protested outside the legislature on Monday after the removal of four of their members from standing committee chairmanships through no-confidence motions. The opposition MPAs affected by the move were Ansar Iqbal (suspended), Rai Muhammad Murtaza Iqbal (suspended), Saima Kanwal (suspended), and Muhammad Ahsan Ali, who were chairing the […]

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5 d. ago PA speaker terms using abusive language in house as unconstitutional step

Punjab Assembly (PA) Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has said that being a speaker he will not let the House to become hostage. Talking to media here on Monday he said previously the opposition had the right to convene the session by giving requisition, adding that now opposition had lost the right to convene the […]

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6 d. ago Punjab opposition suffers major blow as four committee heads removed

LAHORE – In a significant political move, the Punjab government has intensified pressure on the opposition by successfully removing four opposition lawmakers from key standing committee chairmanships in the provincial assembly. The Punjab Assembly Secretariat issued formal notifications on Sunday confirming the removal of these opposition chairpersons following successful no-confidence motions. This development is part […]

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7 d. ago Punjab assembly passes condemnation resolution over Swat tragedy

LAHORE – The Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a condemnation resolution against the tragic incident in Swat, where 18 members of a single family were swept away by the river’s sudden flooding. Chief Whip Rana Arshad tabled the resolution, which expressed deep sorrow over the June 27 incident. According to the resolution, 13 members of […]

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7 d. ago PM Shehbaz welcomes court ruling affirming Pakistan’s stance on Indus waters treaty

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, calling it a major victory for Pakistan’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court ruled that India cannot unilaterally suspend the agreement or disrupt the dispute resolution process. In an official statement, the Prime Minister said […]

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8 d. ago Punjab assembly speaker to send reference against 26 suspended PTI lawmakers

LAHORE – Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan announced on Saturday that a formal reference against 26 suspended PTI lawmakers will be sent to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The decision follows disruptive scenes in the assembly, where members resorted to loud sloganeering and tore official documents. The PTI MPAs have already been […]

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8 d. ago Punjab assembly suspends 26 lawmakers for violating house rules

LAHORE – Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan suspended 26 members of the provincial assembly for violating parliamentary rules and causing disruption during a recent session. The lawmakers have been suspended for 15 sittings after they were accused of chanting slogans, tearing documents, pushing fellow members, and creating chaos in the house. […]

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8 d. ago PA speaker suspends 26 opposition members for ‘disruptive behavior’ during CM Maryam’s speech

LAHORE – In a major development, Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan on Saturday suspended 26 opposition members for 15

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8 d. ago Punjab assembly speaker suspends 26 PTI members, vows to send reference to ECP

LAHORE: The Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmad Khan, has suspended 26 members of the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for 15 sessions. He also announced that a reference against these members will be sent to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) today. According to the Speaker, the action was taken due to chaos created […]

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8 d. ago 26 Opposition MPAs Suspended for Disrupting Punjab Assembly Session During CM Maryam’s Presence

The Speaker of the Punjab Assembly suspended 26 opposition lawmakers for 15 days on Saturday after their protest during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s presence in the House. The opposition MPs had disrupted the session on Friday by chanting slogans, raising placards, and causing a disturbance. Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan condemned the actions, calling them a […]

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8 d. ago CM announces ‘Apni Zamin, Apni Ghar Program’ for 19 districts

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif made important announcements and also explained the performance in her marathon address during the concluding budget session in the Punjab Assembly. She announced the launch of Apni Zamin, Apni Ghar Programme in 19 districts across Punjab. She announced to build 2400 model villages in Punjab. She announced to construct […]

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