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Speaker’s ruling cannot be questioned outside NA: Fehmida
“If anybody has doubts about powers of the speaker, he should carefully read Rule 28 of the NA to understand my position,” said Fehmida.
“If anybody has doubts about powers of the speaker, he should carefully read Rule 28 of the NA to understand my position,” said Fehmida.
28th May, 2012
PML-N decides to challenge speaker’s ruling
The opposition PML-N has decided to challenge in the SC National Assembly Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza’s ruling to save PM from disqualification.
The opposition PML-N has decided to challenge in the SC National Assembly Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza’s ruling to save PM from disqualification.
19th May, 2012
Lawyer files disqualification reference in NA
The speaker is said to be quite worried about the development and has started consultations with legal experts.
The speaker is said to be quite worried about the development and has started consultations with legal experts.
14th May, 2012
NA speaker consulting constitutional experts
Fehmida Mirza, is consulting constitutional experts, to seek their opinion about her role after the SC judgment against PM Gilani.
Fehmida Mirza, is consulting constitutional experts, to seek their opinion about her role after the SC judgment against PM Gilani.
10th May, 2012
NA speaker holds key to Gilani’s fate
Law Minister Farooq Naek said that Dr Mirza could decide the future of Mr Gilani who had been convicted by the SC in the contempt case.
Law Minister Farooq Naek said that Dr Mirza could decide the future of Mr Gilani who had been convicted by the SC in the contempt case.
5th May, 2012
Rights commission law overcomes NA rumpus
A landmark government bill to create a state-funded but independent national human rights commission completed its parliamentary sail on Friday.
A landmark government bill to create a state-funded but independent national human rights commission completed its parliamentary sail on Friday.
4th May, 2012
PML-N lawmakers protest during NA session
Presided by Deputy Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi, the session commenced under opposition lawmakers’ shouts of "go Gilani, go!".
Presided by Deputy Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi, the session commenced under opposition lawmakers’ shouts of "go Gilani, go!".
4th May, 2012
PML-N seeks four new provinces
The Pakistan Muslim League-N submitted its own resolution to the NA secretariat seeking establishment of four new provinces in the country.
The Pakistan Muslim League-N submitted its own resolution to the NA secretariat seeking establishment of four new provinces in the country.
4th May, 2012
Trust reposed in Gilani; NA seeks new province
In a rebuff to noisy protests from the main opposition party, the remainder majorities of both houses of parliament on placed their “complete confidence” in PM
In a rebuff to noisy protests from the main opposition party, the remainder majorities of both houses of parliament on placed their “complete confidence” in PM
3rd May, 2012
PML-N tables resolution for four new provinces
The newly proposed provinces by the Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz in the resolution are Fata, South Punjab, Bahawalpur and Hazara, DawnNews reported.
The newly proposed provinces by the Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz in the resolution are Fata, South Punjab, Bahawalpur and Hazara, DawnNews reported.
29th April, 2012
Govt objects to SC move in Gilani case
Law Minister Farooq Naek said that an appeal against the Supreme Court’s order could be filed only after the detailed judgment was released.
Law Minister Farooq Naek said that an appeal against the Supreme Court’s order could be filed only after the detailed judgment was released.
28th April, 2012
NA committee backs ANF’s ephedrine probe
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s son Musa Gilani appeared before the ANF team on Thursday and got his statement recorded.
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s son Musa Gilani appeared before the ANF team on Thursday and got his statement recorded.
28th April, 2012
Defiant PM vows not to cede office
“I am with the people of Pakistan,” Mr Gilani said, adding: “Parliament is supreme and ultimate authority.”
“I am with the people of Pakistan,” Mr Gilani said, adding: “Parliament is supreme and ultimate authority.”
27th April, 2012
PM says only parliament can remove him
"I was congratulated on the conviction...I was congratulated for protecting the Constitution of this country," the premier said.
"I was congratulated on the conviction...I was congratulated for protecting the Constitution of this country," the premier said.
14th April, 2012
94pc of legislators kept quiet during debate on US ties: report
Only 28 of the 445 legislators in the NA and Senate debated on the PCNS recommendations for a total of 338 minutes.
Only 28 of the 445 legislators in the NA and Senate debated on the PCNS recommendations for a total of 338 minutes.
11th April, 2012
Consensus on US ties eludes parliament
A joint sitting of the NA and Senate went into an extra day’s recess to help resolve an opposition about-face on the review of Pakistan's srategic ties with the US.
A joint sitting of the NA and Senate went into an extra day’s recess to help resolve an opposition about-face on the review of Pakistan's srategic ties with the US.
11th April, 2012
Ephedrine import scam: Apex court issues notice to Ali Musa Gilani
Musa Gilani, son of the prime minister, was linked to the controversy when the name of Tauqir Ahmed Khan surfaced during the investigation.
Musa Gilani, son of the prime minister, was linked to the controversy when the name of Tauqir Ahmed Khan surfaced during the investigation.
28th March, 2012
Muttahida may continue boycott of joint session
ISLAMABAD, March 27: Muttahida Qaumi Movement legislators may continue their boycott of the joint sitting of parliament on Wednesday in protest against the killing of an activist of the party and his brother and failure of police to arrest the killers.
ISLAMABAD, March 27: Muttahida Qaumi Movement legislators may continue their boycott of the joint sitting of parliament on Wednesday in protest against the killing of an activist of the party and his brother and failure of police to arrest the killers.
27th March, 2012
Main parties aspire to grab post of PAC head
ISLAMABAD, March 26: While the National Assembly elected on March 17 chairpersons of nine standing committees for the newly created ministries, the important Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is yet to have a
ISLAMABAD, March 26: While the National Assembly elected on March 17 chairpersons of nine standing committees for the newly created ministries, the important Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is yet to have a
26th March, 2012
PML-N threatens march on Presidency
LAHORE, March 25: The PML-N leadership has warned the federal government that if effective steps are not taken within a day or two to ease the ongoing electricity crisis in Punjab, the party’s activists and supporters will march on the Presidency.
LAHORE, March 25: The PML-N leadership has warned the federal government that if effective steps are not taken within a day or two to ease the ongoing electricity crisis in Punjab, the party’s activists and supporters will march on the Presidency.
21st March, 2012
Parliament sets out to reorder US ties
ISLAMABAD, March 20: On a dusty day, parliament set out on an unfamiliar road to guide foreign policy on Tuesday, with a key committee demanding that the United States “review its footprints” in Pakistan at the cost of some money, ego and military tactics.
ISLAMABAD, March 20: On a dusty day, parliament set out on an unfamiliar road to guide foreign policy on Tuesday, with a key committee demanding that the United States “review its footprints” in Pakistan at the cost of some money, ego and military tactics.
20th March, 2012
Joint sitting on US ties begins today
ISLAMABAD, March 19: Parliament will break new ground when it meets on Tuesday to frame guidelines about the future of Pakistan’s strategic ties with the United States.
ISLAMABAD, March 19: Parliament will break new ground when it meets on Tuesday to frame guidelines about the future of Pakistan’s strategic ties with the United States.
17th March, 2012
Zardari’s record fifth address to joint session today
ISLAMABAD, March 16: The stage was set for President Asif Zardari to become the first head of state to deliver a record fifth address to a joint sitting of the National Assembly and Senate on Saturday after the Presidency
ISLAMABAD, March 16: The stage was set for President Asif Zardari to become the first head of state to deliver a record fifth address to a joint sitting of the National Assembly and Senate on Saturday after the Presidency
17th March, 2012
Lawmakers oppose Pakistan Railways contract with NLC
ISLAMABAD, March 16: The recent agreement between the Pakistan Railways and National Logistics Cell (NLC) for repairing of locomotives was criticised in the National Assembly on Friday
ISLAMABAD, March 16: The recent agreement between the Pakistan Railways and National Logistics Cell (NLC) for repairing of locomotives was criticised in the National Assembly on Friday
15th March, 2012
MQM threaten to boycott joint session over extortionists
ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) staged a walkout from the National Assembly in protest against the on-going unabated…
ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) staged a walkout from the National Assembly in protest against the on-going unabated…
15th March, 2012
NA enters fifth year satisfied with legislative performance
The National Assembly enters its fifth and final parliamentary year this weekend pretty satisfied with its legislative work – but for the black spot of a new accountability law that has been
The National Assembly enters its fifth and final parliamentary year this weekend pretty satisfied with its legislative work – but for the black spot of a new accountability law that has been
15th March, 2012
NA’s unanimous call for law to tame agencies
ISLAMABAD, March 14: The National Assembly came out strongly on Wednesday to account for so-called missing persons and, through a unanimous resolution, called for enacting a comprehensive law to regulate intelligen-ce and security agencies often blamed for
ISLAMABAD, March 14: The National Assembly came out strongly on Wednesday to account for so-called missing persons and, through a unanimous resolution, called for enacting a comprehensive law to regulate intelligen-ce and security agencies often blamed for
15th March, 2012
Govt to provide full protection to minorities: Shah
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khursheed Ahmad Shah on Wednesday assured the National Assembly that the government would provide…
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khursheed Ahmad Shah on Wednesday assured the National Assembly that the government would provide…
14th March, 2012
NA passes Industrial Relations Bill unopposed
The National Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed the Industrial Relations Bill 2012, to ensure more rights to labourers as members foresaw better industrial and economic development after enactment of the bill.
The National Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed the Industrial Relations Bill 2012, to ensure more rights to labourers as members foresaw better industrial and economic development after enactment of the bill.
12th March, 2012
Gen Babar believed Habib was mastermind of Mehran scam
ISLAMABAD, March 11: It was April 20, 1994, and the ninth session of the-then National Assembly was under way.
ISLAMABAD, March 11: It was April 20, 1994, and the ninth session of the-then National Assembly was under way.
