Amir Wasim

Situationer: An election budget, by any other name

Despite finance minister’s protestations, observers say fiscal plan heavily influenced by looming electoral exercise Updated 10 Jun, 2023 08:15am

No food insecurity threat in Pakistan, minister tells NA

Terms UN report ‘attempt to spread sensationalism’; claims country will not require wheat import this year; NA adjourned till... Published 01 Jun, 2023 07:36am

Sindh lawmakers decry irregularities in census

Talpur alleges discrimination in water distribution; Bhootani seeks details of appointments made for Gwadar airport. Published 31 May, 2023 06:57am

Punjab farmers’ woes, Sindh’s security in NA spotlight

MNA seeks allocation of time for a debate on agriculture issues before the announcement of federal budget. Updated 25 May, 2023 10:33am

MNAs slam PTI chief’s ‘preferential treatment’ by state institutions

Term former prime minister "mastermind" of May 9 incidents; call for probe into Malik Riaz’s role in Al Qadir case. Updated 24 May, 2023 08:08am

No leniency towards May 9 arsonists, vows PM

NA adopts resolution "condemning" violence, calling for prosecuting culprits under existing laws. Published 23 May, 2023 07:23am

NA passes crucial bill on ‘contempt of parliament’

ISLAMABAD: The Nat­io­nal Assembly on Tues­day passed a critical bill seeking to empower the lawmakers to punish... Published 17 May, 2023 07:05am

NA committee to prepare references against judges

• Lawmakers assail CJP for ‘facilitating PTI’; condemn vandalism, demand trial of arsonists under Army Act • Bilawal asks PTI Published 16 May, 2023 07:00am

Former PM Imran blames army chief for arrest episode

Refutes impression of getting "relief" from the Supreme Court; distances himself from violent protests. Updated 13 May, 2023 09:00am

‘Contempt of parliament’ bill lands in NA

Lawmakers to get powers to punish those belittling parliament, bodies. Published 10 May, 2023 06:58am

PAC divided over taking up case against SC judge

Justice Mazahar Ali Naqvi is facing allegations of keeping assets beyond means. Updated 07 May, 2023 10:33am

PAC tasked to probe SC judge’s pricey plot, tax details

NA refers the case of Justice Mazahar Ali Naqvi to PAC with directive to come up with a report within 15 days. Updated 05 May, 2023 08:43am

Ex-PM Abbasi wants CJP ‘summoned’ to parliament

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says there should be a parliamentary probe into the judiciary's controversial role in the past. Updated 04 May, 2023 09:33am

Chest-thumping MNAs to defy top court order

Khawaja Asif demands review of all controversial court decisions since 1947; body to probe audio leak featuring ex-CJP’s son. Updated 03 May, 2023 03:09pm

PM secures parliament’s trust in unannounced vote

Shehbaz says he is ready to face the music, but courts have no right to rewrite Constitution. Published 28 Apr, 2023 07:44am

Leave politics to politicians, NA urges CJP

Pervaiz Ashraf writes to top judge on lawmakers’ demand, says legislature will approve expenses for polls in next budget. Updated 27 Apr, 2023 08:15am

Halted by SC, bill curtailing CJP’s powers ‘becomes law’

NA Secretariat asks Printing Corporation of Pakistan to publish new act in official gazette Published 22 Apr, 2023 07:11am

NA witnesses lengthy speeches

Javed Latif says there could be ‘bloodshed’ in the country if efforts are made to hold elections while keeping Nawaz out of the race. Updated 20 Apr, 2023 10:18am

Minister fears ‘bloodshed’ if polls held without Nawaz

“If elections are held in 2023 without Nawaz Sharif, then a line will be drawn with blood which no one will be able to erase," says Javed Latif. Published 19 Apr, 2023 07:09am

Govt stalls SC’s third directive for poll funds

NA rejects Rs21bn grant to ECP; law minister says judges stand divided over issue. Published 18 Apr, 2023 07:37am