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 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 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 →
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 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 →
Senate Standing Committee discusses key ISSUES at FUUAST, urges timely resolutions for university challenges Senate Standing Committee Demands Implementation of Supreme Court’s Decision on Restoration of Student Unions Bushra Anjum Butt says Proper systems are crucial to ensuring smooth operations & addressing challenges effectively ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) TheRead More →
The Election Commission has opposed the use of internet voting for overseas Pakistanis. Overseas Indians can only vote by coming to India in person, and internet voting is allowed only for diplomats. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Election Commission has opposed the use of internet voting for overseas Pakistanis,Read More →
Senate Committee convened to address ongoing concerns about corruption & mismanagement within Pakistan Railways Committee members also raise concerns about discrepancies in the information provided by the Railways’ top officials ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee on Railways, chaired by Senator Jam Saifullah Khan, convened on MondayRead More →
Senate Committee criticizes internet disruptions, IT Minister’s absence & Islamic Ideological Council’s comments on VPN Senator Palwasha Khan terms the absence of Minister & Secretary IT as their negligence to defend the current internet disruption Fifteen shortlisted candidates, three were PhDs and one was enrolled in PhD program, and yetRead More →
PIA’s privatization would continue, though it would require a fresh approach and ‘big-hearted’ decisions: Abdul Aleem Khan Senate Standing Committee on Privatization meeting held under the chairmanship of Tallal Chaudhry ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Senate Standing Committee on Privatization, chaired by Muhammad Tallal Chaudhry, convened on Monday to reviewRead More →
Senate Committee criticizes Railway Ministry for lack of transparency, calls for action on encroached land & discontinued railway line ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Senator Jam Saifullah Khan chaired the Senate Standing Committee on Railways held Wednesday at Old PIPS Hall, Parliament Lodges. The Senate Committee deliberated on the casesRead More →
Senate Committee recommends plan for future MDCAT exams to be submitted by December end The Committee heard the complaints of Doctors against the Executive Director of PIMS on the Charges of racism, nepotism, workplace harassment and misuse of Government power. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Senate Standing Committee onRead More →