7 h. ago PHC halts appointments of new NA, Senate opposition leaders till 15th

PHC bench issues notices to ECP, other respondents while hearing Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz’s pleas against de-notification PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued a stay order, halting the appointments of new opposition leaders in the National Assembly and the Senate following the disqualification and removal of PTI’s Omar Ayub and Shibli […]

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15 h. ago Speaker Ayaz Sadiq invites opposition for talks with government

Islamabad: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has formally invited opposition parties to engage in meaningful negotiations with the government to resolve ongoing political issues. The offer came during his remarks about opposition members’ rights, following comments made by former Speaker Asad Qaiser. The Speaker underlined the importance of respecting parliamentary traditions, the constitution, laws, and […]

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28 h. ago Sindh Assembly unanimously passes National Minorities Day resolution

A special session of the Sindh Assembly was held here on Monday to mark the “National Minorities Day” in which all other legislative proceedings were deferred. In special session, the House also unanimously passed the National Minorities Day resolution. The session which was held at the Old Assembly Hall and Deputy Speaker Anthony Naveed tabled […]

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33 h. ago PTI stages protest in National Assembly, demands Imran Khan’s release

During Monday’s National Assembly session, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers staged a loud protest, surrounding the Speaker’s dais and chanting slogans for the immediate release of party founder Imran Khan. They also voiced strong opposition to the ongoing military operation, chanting “operation na-manzoor” (operation unacceptable) repeatedly. The session began under the chairmanship of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. […]

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37 h. ago UHS collaborates with Riyadh’s King Saud University in pharmacy education

LAHORE – Punjab’s Acting Governor and Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has called for legislation to

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43 h. ago New motorway rule: Seatbelt now mandatory for all passengers of public transport

LAHORE – The National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) has made it mandatory for all passengers — including those in

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43 h. ago Senate chairman Gilani’s son robbed of expensive watch in Barcelona  

BARCELONA – Syed Abdul Qadir Gilani, Member of the National Assembly and son of Senate Chairman and former prime minister

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51 h. ago PTI to launch lawyers’ movement against likely 27th Amendment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has announced the launch of a lawyers’ movement against the anticipated 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a major threat to democratic norms. The potential 27th Amendment came into discussions, again, despite the federal government categorically rejecting the enactment of the new constitutional tweaks last […]

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58 h. ago Aseefa Bhutto pledges to address Utility Stores closure in NA

HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has assured employees of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) that she will raise the issue of its closure in the National Assembly. The promise came after a meeting with USC Union office bearers, who briefed Aseefa Bhutto on the challenges faced by workers following the shutdown […]

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3 d. ago Parliamentary supremacy, constitutional rule pivotal to national progress: NA Speaker

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has emphasized that the supremacy of Parliament, adherence to the Constitution, rule of law, and the continuity of the democratic process are essential for Pakistan’s integrity, development, and prosperity. In his message on the 78th anniversary of Pakistan’s Constituent Assembly, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stated that the […]

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3 d. ago Trump reaffirms Indian fighter jets were shot down during India

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has once again confirmed the downing of Indian fighter jets during the recent Pakistan-India tensions. Speaking to the media during the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agreement event, Trump said that 5 or 6 fighter jets were shot down during the Pakistan-India conflict. He added that the dispute between the two countries was […]

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4 d. ago ‘Another Setback’: Three PTI MNAs removed from key parliamentary posts

Both houses to nominate new opposition leaders to replace Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) secretariat removed on Friday three Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders from key parliamentary posts following the disqualification of several party lawmakers. Omar Ayub was stripped of the position of opposition leader, while Zartaj Gul lost her role […]

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4 d. ago Trump shuts door on India trade talks until tariff dispute ends

US President Donald Trump has refused to hold trade talks with India until the tariff dispute is fully resolved. Speaking at the White House, Trump clearly stated that negotiations would not happen until the two sides settle the issue. A journalist had asked if he was open to talks with India about tariffs. Trump responded […]

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4 d. ago 426 arrested, massive drug haul near educational institutions

The Interior and Anti-Narcotics Minister informed the National Assembly that 426 people were arrested for selling drugs in and around educational institutions during 269 targeted operations across the country. Authorities also seized 1,425 kilograms of various narcotics during these raids. The operations were part of a broader crackdown to combat the rising menace of drug […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan airports authority faces Rs4.10b loss over airspace closure

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) reported a financial loss of Rs4.10 billion following the closure of airspace with India from April 24 to June 20, 2025. According to details shared in the National Assembly, the decision affected 100 to 150 Indian flights daily, causing a 20 percent reduction in overall air traffic and revenue loss […]

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4 d. ago Princess Diana’s name gets dragged into Prince Harry’s Sentebale bullying scandal

The ongoing dispute between Prince Harry and Sentebale took a surprising turn after Princess Diana’s name was brought into the conversation, sparking backlash from sources close to the Duke of Sussex. The charity, founded nearly two decades ago by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, has been at the center of controversy following the […]

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5 d. ago Imran Khan announces PTI won’t field candidates for disqualified seats

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, the patron-in-chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), declared on Wednesday that his party would not contest the vacant seats left by disqualified members, calling the disqualifications “unlawful.” This announcement came during a conversation with the media outside Adiala Jail, where his sister, Aleema Khan, shared his remarks. Imran Khan expressed satisfaction with the […]

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5 d. ago Senator Mashal Yousafzai plans to move PHC over ECP notification delay

PESHAWAR: Newly elected Senator Mashal Yousafzai has announced her decision to move the Peshawar High Court (PHC) against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for failing to issue her official notification, despite the passage of seven days since the Senate election. Mashal Yousafzai, who won the Senate by-election for the seat vacated by Dr. Sania […]

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5 d. ago NA approves Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill to streamline border operations

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025, marking a significant step toward improving cross-border trade and travel. The legislation aims to create a dedicated authority to manage land ports and coordinate inter-departmental operations at border points. With this bill, Pakistan joins India and Bangladesh in South Asia in […]

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5 d. ago Buckingham Palace on edge as bombshell Sentebale report skewers Prince Harry

Prince Harry’s recent decision to step away from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in 2006 to support children and young people living with HIV in Africa, has sent shockwaves through Buckingham Palace. The fallout from this move, particularly his departure after an internal dispute within the charity’s leadership, has left many close to the royal […]

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