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12th March, 2013
NA completes mandatory 650 sittings
The National Assembly set a record in the country's parliamentary history by assembling on the required number of days during its five-year tenure.
The National Assembly set a record in the country's parliamentary history by assembling on the required number of days during its five-year tenure.
6th March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Tapping into evidence
Can the Investigation for Fair Trial Act bring about a significant change in cracking down on terrorism?
Can the Investigation for Fair Trial Act bring about a significant change in cracking down on terrorism?
16th November, 2012
Parliament has failed, declares Rehman Malik
Rehman Malik said he would file an appeal in the SC against the SHC's decision over the ban imposed on motorcycles on the first day of Muharram.
Rehman Malik said he would file an appeal in the SC against the SHC's decision over the ban imposed on motorcycles on the first day of Muharram.
12th November, 2012
ECP extends deadline for declaration over dual nationality to Nov 30
Additional Secretary ECP Mohammad Afzal Khan said that the deadline was extended on the request of the parliamentarians, DawnNews reported.
Additional Secretary ECP Mohammad Afzal Khan said that the deadline was extended on the request of the parliamentarians, DawnNews reported.
11th November, 2012
Democracy is here to stay: CJ
Momentous decisions taken by the judiciary and the parliament over the past five years had changed the country’s political landscape, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said.
Momentous decisions taken by the judiciary and the parliament over the past five years had changed the country’s political landscape, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said.
31st October, 2012
CNG price effective till SC decision: Ogra
Speaking at the conclusion of a public hearing on CNG prices, Ogra chairman Saeed Ahmad Khan said the regulator had provided a fair opportunity to all stakeholders to present their viewpoints.
Speaking at the conclusion of a public hearing on CNG prices, Ogra chairman Saeed Ahmad Khan said the regulator had provided a fair opportunity to all stakeholders to present their viewpoints.
28th October, 2012
Italy’s Berlusconi says plans to stay in politics
Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, reacting to a Milan court’s four-year conviction for tax fraud, said he would stay in politics.
Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, reacting to a Milan court’s four-year conviction for tax fraud, said he would stay in politics.
16th October, 2012
Israeli parliament dissolved, elections in January: officials
Israel's parliament voted overnight to dissolve itself and hold early elections on January 22, officials said Tuesday.
Israel's parliament voted overnight to dissolve itself and hold early elections on January 22, officials said Tuesday.
7th September, 2012
PML-F, PML-Q oppose local govt set-up
Jam Madad Ali wondered why the PPP wanted to enforce the new system through an ordinance when it could easily get a bill passed by its members in the house.
Jam Madad Ali wondered why the PPP wanted to enforce the new system through an ordinance when it could easily get a bill passed by its members in the house.
4th September, 2012
Opposition, coalition parties protest oil price hike; stage walkout
The MQM and PML-N protested the oil price hike, demanding its withdrawal and revival of parliamentary committee consultations prior to pricing decisions.
The MQM and PML-N protested the oil price hike, demanding its withdrawal and revival of parliamentary committee consultations prior to pricing decisions.
8th August, 2012
No confrontation between govt and judiciary: Kaira
Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said that legislation is the right of parliament and that no institution has the right to intervene in the legislative process.
Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said that legislation is the right of parliament and that no institution has the right to intervene in the legislative process.
6th August, 2012
Govt serious on holding transparent elections: Pervaiz Ashraf
Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said that transparent elections are the only way to strengthen the parliament.
Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said that transparent elections are the only way to strengthen the parliament.
16th July, 2012
Germany’s top court to announce euro rulings on Sept 12
Germany's Constitutional Court will keep Europe waiting until Sept. 12 for its verdict on acceptance of the new tools for fighting the euro zone debt crisis.
Germany's Constitutional Court will keep Europe waiting until Sept. 12 for its verdict on acceptance of the new tools for fighting the euro zone debt crisis.
9th July, 2012
Suu Kyi makes parliamentary debut
Suu Kyi's first taste of public office comes at an uncertain time for Myanmar after recent communal violence and a series of student arrests cast a shadow over promising changes.
Suu Kyi's first taste of public office comes at an uncertain time for Myanmar after recent communal violence and a series of student arrests cast a shadow over promising changes.
5th July, 2012
Pakistan wants peace in region: Sherry Rehman
Ambassador to the US Sherry Rehman on Thursday said that Pakistan wants peace and stability in the region and that all the decisions in the country were being taken democratically.
Ambassador to the US Sherry Rehman on Thursday said that Pakistan wants peace and stability in the region and that all the decisions in the country were being taken democratically.
2nd July, 2012
Malik fails to produce certificate of UK nationality renouncement
The court declared the documents presented by Malik's counsel irrelevant and directed him to either produce original renouncement certificate or its duplicate.
The court declared the documents presented by Malik's counsel irrelevant and directed him to either produce original renouncement certificate or its duplicate.
25th June, 2012
Blanket legal cover for Gilani actions: Presidential ordinance issued
A presidential ordinance was issued to give constitutional protection to all legislative and administrative measures taken by Gilani between April 26 and June 19.
A presidential ordinance was issued to give constitutional protection to all legislative and administrative measures taken by Gilani between April 26 and June 19.
24th June, 2012
Parliament can’t make laws repugnant to Constitution: CJ
“Law applies to all, irrespective of their status, power, caste, creed and religion. No one can claim supremacy over and above the law,” CJ said.
“Law applies to all, irrespective of their status, power, caste, creed and religion. No one can claim supremacy over and above the law,” CJ said.
16th May, 2012
US-Pakistan near deal on reopening supply lines
A US official said the deal now appeared almost certain, even while stressing that nothing had been finalized and surprises were always possible.
A US official said the deal now appeared almost certain, even while stressing that nothing had been finalized and surprises were always possible.
31st March, 2012
PCNS recommends no foreign footprint on Pakistani soil
The members of Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) on Saturday unanimously agreed to include two clauses into the draft about not allowing any foreign security contractor to conduct covert operations on Pakistani soil and not giving bases to any foreign nation, especially to the United States
The members of Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) on Saturday unanimously agreed to include two clauses into the draft about not allowing any foreign security contractor to conduct covert operations on Pakistani soil and not giving bases to any foreign nation, especially to the United States
