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Senate Committee on Food Security raises alarm over rice export crisis These are not light allegations. Officers may have been made scapegoats,” said Chairman Ahsan.

On: September 26, 2025

Tagged: 2.5 million acres, Agricultural land damaged, Rice export crisis, senate committee

Senate Standing Committee on Food Security raises alarm over rice export crisis ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security & Research, under the chairmanship of Senator Syed Masroor Ahsan, held a critical session to review a range of pressing national food security issues. TheRead More →

PTA chairman confirms Pakistanis data available on dark web. The committee discussed reports about major data breach had occurred in the telecom sector.

On: September 19, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Available on dark web, Pakistanis data, PTA Chairman Confirms, senate committee

PTA chairman confirms Pakistanis data available on dark web for Rs500 ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (R) Hafeez-ur-Rehman, confirmed on Friday that the personal data of Pakistani citizens has been found on the dark web. The revelation came during a meetingRead More →

Senate Committee reviews implementation of PECA Senator Syed Ali Zafar says 378 cases registered under PECA by provincial authorities were illegal

On: September 13, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: 378 cases registered, Implementation of PECA, senate committee, Senator Syed Ali Zafar

Senate Committee reviews implementation of PECA Senator Syed Ali Zafar says 378 cases registered under PECA by provincial authorities were illegal ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, chaired by Senator Syed Ali Zafar, held a meeting to review the implementation of the PreventionRead More →

Senate Committee reviews flood preparedness, ML-1 Project & orders cancellation of Bhalwal auction The Committee reviewed encroachments on railway land, and irregularities in the auction of a contract at Bhalwal Railway Station.

On: September 12, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Flood preparedness, Irregularities in auction, ML-1 project, senate committee

Senate Committee reviews flood preparedness, ML-1 Project & orders cancellation of Bhalwal auction LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Railways met in Lahore under the chairmanship of Senator Jam Saifullah Khan. The Committee reviewed flood preparedness, modernization of rail infrastructure, progress on the ML-1 project, encroachmentsRead More →

Senate Committee calls for stronger policy reforms & implementation of PM’s directives The Committee also reviewed the functioning of SOEs, raising concerns about privatization status

On: September 12, 2025

In: Technology

Tagged: Delays opening border, PM's directives, senate committee, Stronger policy

Senate Committee calls for stronger policy reforms & implementation of PM’s directives The Committee also reviewed the functioning of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), raising concerns about privatization status, and accountability frameworks. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmad Khan, reviewed multipleRead More →

Senate Committee reviews CSS age relaxation, attempts & structural reforms Representatives of the CSS Association Aspirants Pakistan presented their concerns before the Committee

On: August 19, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: CSS age relaxation, CSS Association, Establishment Division, senate committee

Senate Committee reviews CSS age relaxation, attempts & structural reforms ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat was held under the chairmanship of Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan. The meeting was attended by Senators Qurat-ul-Ain Marri, Anusha Rahman Ahmed Khan, Saleem Mandviwalla, SaifullahRead More →

Approximately 10,432 Pak prisoners serving sentence in Saudi Arabia, 417 prisoners are serving sentences in China, 598 in Greece, 463 in Malaysia, 738 in India, 578 in Oman, 422 in Qatar

On: July 19, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: 10432 prisoners in Saudi Arabia, Pak prisoners abroad, senate committee, Shocking details

Approximately 10,432 Pak prisoners serving sentence in Saudi Arabia, 5,297 in UAE, 417 in China & 738 in India: Senate Committee informed. Senator Zeeshan Khanzada reveals shocking details regarding Pakistani prisoners abroad ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, chaired the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and HumanRead More →

Power sector, Govt. obtain Rs1,275 b. eliminate the circular debt. Out of this, Rs 658 billion will be used to repay power sector loans, Rs 400 billion will be raised through Sukuk bonds

On: April 24, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: circular debt, Govt. obtain Rs1275 b, Power sector, senate committee, Sukuk bonds

Islamabad ( Web News) The State Bank has stated that the government is negotiating with banks to obtain a loan of Rs 1,275 billion to eliminate the circular debt in the power sector. Out of this, Rs 658 billion will be used to repay power sector loans, Rs 400 billionRead More →

Senate committee seeks report of irregularities in Sahiwal power plane Existing net metering consumers would continue under their current contracts until expiration.

On: March 27, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Existing net metering, Report of irregularities, Sahiwal power plane, senate committee

Senate committee seeks report of irregularities in Sahiwal power plane Senate Standing Committee on Power Division has sought a report about alleged irregularities in the Sahiwal power plant’s coal procurement. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Wednesday assured the Senate StandingRead More →

Senate Committee discusses issues of overseas prisoners, repatriation, & welfare of migrant workers The Committee asked for a detailed report on individuals incarcerated in foreign countries due to unpaid fines.

On: January 30, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: 5000 currently detained, Drug-related offenses, Overseas prisoners, senate committee

Senate Committee discusses issues of overseas prisoners, repatriation, & welfare of migrant workers Approximately 5,000 Pakistanis are currently detained across the West Bank, with the majority convicted of drug-related offenses, the committee informed ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, chairedRead More →

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior approved the PECA Amendment Bill JUI Senator Kamran Murtaza opposed the PECA bill and said that why is it being passed in such a hurry, there are many weaknesses in the bill.

On: January 28, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Approved PECA Amendment Bill, Kamran Murtaza opposed, senate committee, The Joint Action Committee

Senate Standing Committee approves PECA Amendment Bill ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Interior approved the PECA Amendment Bill, which was opposed by journalist organizations and JUI-F Senator Kamran Murtaza. Senator Irfan Siddiqui made it clear that journalists also have to be protected. If the lawRead More →

Senate Committee discussed advances Data Protection Bill & reviews telecom sector updates Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmad Khan also underscored the critical need for robust data protection measures.

On: January 23, 2025

In: Breaking News

Tagged: Data Protection Bill, senate committee, Starlink operations in Pakistan, Telecom foundation’s performance.

Senate Committee chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan advances Data Protection Bill & reviews telecom sector updates ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, convened on Wednesday at Parliament House to deliberate on key issues,Read More →