6 h. ago Punjab Assembly speaker forms committee to resolve suspended PTI MPAs issue  

LAHORE – Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on Saturday constituted an eight-member government negotiation committee to initiate dialogue

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29 h. ago Punjab assembly deadlock eases as speaker, suspended lawmakers agree to continue talks

LAHORE – Talks between the Punjab Assembly Speaker and 26 suspended opposition lawmakers resumed on Friday, with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations over the ongoing disqualification reference. The meeting, which lasted over an hour, was held at the Punjab Assembly under the chairmanship of Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan. Suspended lawmakers were led by […]

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45 h. ago Disqualification reference seen as strategic move by Punjab Assembly speaker

LAHORE: The threat of disqualification references against 26 provincial assembly members is being viewed as a tactical move rather than a genuine attempt at punitive action, according to a source close to the Punjab Assembly Speaker. The source revealed that Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan is using the move as a bargaining chip to ensure […]

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46 h. ago Speaker Malik Ahmad summons suspended PTI MPAs for fair hearing

LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has invited 26 suspended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPAs to present their case this Friday in his chamber. This move, under Article 10-A of the Constitution (which guarantees a fair hearing), comes after their suspension for causing chaos during Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s speech in the June 16 […]

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3 d. ago PA Speaker stresses constitutional role, urges end to parliamentary disorder

Punjab Assembly (PA) Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has said that the Speaker’s role is rooted in constitutional responsibility, impartiality,

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3 d. ago 26 Punjab MPAs face disqualification under article 63(2), says speaker

Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has stated that the disqualification of 26 opposition members is constitutionally valid under Article 63(2) of the Constitution. He emphasized that lawmakers must respect the Assembly as the “house of democracy” and refrain from behavior that disrupts its integrity. Speaking to students at LUMS University, the […]

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5 d. ago PA speaker asks why those disrupting  House cannot be disqualified like a PM  

LAHORE –  Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said that if a prime minister can be disqualified for misstatement,

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 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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9 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Punjab Assembly speaker orders inquiry into microphone’ damage over opposition protest

LAHORE – A heated session in the Punjab Assembly took a confrontational turn as the opposition raised allegations over a

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