Amir Wasim

PTI formally disassociates itself from Fawad Chaudhry

Claims Imran himself instructed him not to respond to any criticism of him from the present party office-bearers. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:24am

Ministers’ absence mars yet another NA sitting

Deputy speaker says he had written a letter to the prime minister on the issue of the ministers’ absence. Published 20 Dec, 2024 07:19am

Internet issues due to security concerns: govt

Parliamentary secretary blames net speed problems on "congestion, theft and loadshedding", claims they will be resolved after 5G auction. Updated 17 Dec, 2024 09:38am

PTI ‘shaky’ on talks after snub from Imran

Asad Qaiser says dialogue not yet started; opposition threatens to give call for "civil disobedience" if demands not met. Updated 14 Dec, 2024 11:17am

Outrage in NA, Senate over ministers’ absence

Senate chairman defers a number of agenda items; ministers spend busy time outside parliament. Updated 13 Dec, 2024 08:25am

PTI ready to bury hatchet, only to block ‘third force’

Gohar asks govt to apologise, announce compensation for victims of Nov 26 "massacre". Updated 12 Dec, 2024 09:02am

PM ordered crackdown on PTI protesters, alleges Omar Ayub

Opposition leader accuses forces of using Nato weapons to target marchers; Khawaja Asif refutes allegations. Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:17am

The women factor in Pakistani politics

While the "politicisation" of Bushra and Aleema flies in the face of Imran’s own opinions about ‘hereditary politics’, it speaks volumes about what compels families of politicians to step up. Updated 26 Nov, 2024 04:15pm

Govt steamrolls six key bills through parliament

Though bills regarding increase in number of judges were anticipated, legislation to extend tenure of services chiefs came as surprise. Updated 05 Nov, 2024 11:13am

Bill tabled for ‘preventive detention’ of terror suspects

Proposed law would allow military, civil forces to detain such individuals for up to three months. Updated 02 Nov, 2024 01:06pm

Bill to raise number of judges off NA agenda

Law minister to table ordinance to tweak SC Pra­ctice and Procedure Act in Senate today. Updated 01 Nov, 2024 07:54am

‘Undemocratic tactics’ for legislation flayed in NA

PTI, PPP slam absence of ministers during Question Hour. Updated 29 Oct, 2024 10:45am

NA committee to review Islamabad’s revised master plan

Tarar says CDA to hire international consultants; feeder route to become operational by Jan. Published 26 Oct, 2024 07:58am

NA speaker orders probe into alleged presence of spies

Omar Ayub asks Ayaz Sadiq to ensure CCTV footage of two days is "safe". Updated 23 Oct, 2024 08:00am

‘No vote under duress,’ opposition tells govt

Govt claims consensus on constitutional amendment; JUI-F, PTI continue to decry lawmakers’ harassment; cabinet meets again today. Updated 19 Oct, 2024 10:06am

Opposition outraged by ‘arm-twisting’ over constitutional tweaks

PTI, JUI-F allege lawmakers, their families facing intimidation, being offered exorbitant sums; NA, Senate sessions today. Updated 18 Oct, 2024 10:58am

Minister Musadik Malik reassures PPP as it fumes over Irsa law changes

Water resources minister says amendments won’t be forced on provinces; Nisar Khuhro asserts changes "can’t be accepted". Updated 11 Sep, 2024 10:02am

Asad Qaiser claims PTI MNAs being coerced to support ‘legislative package’

Ex-speaker sought NA chair’s intervention ahead of "crackdown" on party colleagues. Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:51am

A day before awaited jalsa, Omar Ayub steps down from PTI post

ISLAMABAD: Only a day before PTI’s planned power show on the outskirts of the federal capital, Opposition Leader ... Published 08 Sep, 2024 07:41am

Bill to ‘regulate’ rallies in capital rushed through NA

Law minister says Islamabad turned into a "cage" due to frequent protests, road closures; PTI's Gohar says govt "weaponising" judiciary through the bill. Updated 07 Sep, 2024 08:44am