Tag: parliament
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Crackdown on PTI leadership for violating new law
A crackdown has been launched against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) top leadership for allegedly violating the new Public Order law during the September 8 rally at Sangjani. The capital police registered multiple cases against 25 leaders, resulting in the arrest of prominent PTI figures, including Sher Afzal Marwat, Advocate Shoaib Shaheen, Chief Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)…
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Taxpayers have paid over Rs 927 million on Parliament’s renovation
The Interior Ministry on Thursday revealed that over Rs 927 million have been spent on the makeover of the National Parliament infrastructure over the past five years, ARY News reported. According to the report, the interior ministry said that Rs 108 million was spent on renovation in 2019-20. Over Rs 171 million in 2020-21, Rs…
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PTI leaders declare president, prime minister ‘illegal’ after first joint parliament session
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Khan has declared the head of state, Asif Ali Zardari, “illegal” after the President’s first speech in parliament on Thursday. Zardari stressed the importance of meaningful dialogue between political parties to reduce the political crisis in Pakistan in his speech. The PTI leader raised questions on Article 41 of…
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UK parliament debates law phasing out smoking
London, United Kingdom – The UK parliament on Tuesday kicked off its first debate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s planned flagship legislation to prevent young people from smoking, despite opposition from many in his own Conservative Party. The law would ban the selling of tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009 –- effectively raising the…
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Which family has more legislators in assembly? Bhutto-Zardaris or Sharifs?
After Aseefa Bhutto Zardari won the by-election on NA-207 unopposed, the Zardaris now hold the record for having the most number of legislators from a political family in Pakistan. With President Asif Ali Zardari’s daughter Aseefa’s election in the National Assembly (MNA) from Shaheed Benazirabad (former Nawabshah-I) constituency, the Zardari family has broken the record…
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TikTok star Hareem Shah plans to join UK politics, become member of Parliament
Social media star Hareem Shah has announced that she is going to take part in UK politics. She wants to be a member of the British Parliament later on. Hareem shared that she joined a major UK political group after being asked to by one of its leaders. “There are three big parties in the…
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‘PPP will stay in Parliament for constructive criticism,’ says Faisal Karim Kundi
As confusion around the formation of the government rages, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Faisal Karim Kundi has said that if his party had chosen to sit in opposition, the country would’ve gone towards another election.”The PPP will stay in Parliament for constructive criticism,” he stated. While addressing a press conference in Islamabad today, Kundi…
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Family ties; PML-N candidate list favours relatives
As the general elections loom closer, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has disclosed its roster of candidates for both the National and Punjab Assemblies, drawing attention for granting tickets to more than 30 family members, as reported by The News. The announcement was made by Ishaq Dar, PML-N’s Head of Election Cell, marking a pivotal…
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Who is going to run under a PML-N ticket? Key announcements suggest surprising political shift
In a strategic move ahead of the 2024 general elections, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has officially revealed its powerhouse lineup. The announcement was made by Ishaq Dar, who is the PML-N’s Head of Election Cell, marks a pivotal moment in the party’s preparations for the upcoming political showdown. Tickets fiasco? Former federal minister Daniyal…
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Lollywood to Parliament; Film star Noor enters politics
Former Pakistani actress Noor Bukhari, is all set to venture into politics. She has joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) and has submitted papers for a reserved seat for women. Noor personally visited the Punjab Election Commission office to confirm her nomination papers. The verification process for her papers has been successfully completed.