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Backed by all 24 opposition members, including seven from Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Ishaq Dar has been declare new opposition leader in the Senate, the Upper House of Parliament. Senator Dar submitted an application in office of the Chairman Senate signed by 17 senators, pleading to be notified as opposition leader. No other member […]
The flimsy process of the establishment of democracy has taken another step forward towards maturity with the Senate elections. The ruling coalition and the opposition parties showed remarkable commitment to the maintenance of a cordial relationship by electing both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman Senate unopposed. Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari belongs to the federal capital […]
With 54 Senators taking oath, the ruling Pakistan People’s Party has been emerged as single-largest party in the upper house of the parliament. In quite an expected move, Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari, currently leader of the house has been replaced with Senate Chairman Farooq H Naek, while Senator Sabir Baloch was replaced with Jan Muhammad […]
Jan Mohammad Jamali proposes direct elections for Senate The outgoing deputy chairman of Pakistan Senate, Mr. Jan Mohammad Jamali, in his farewell speech on Thursday, proposed direct elections for the appointment of members in country’s upper house. “Direct elections for the Senate are imperative for better representation of the public [in the forum],” said the […]
Following the March 2 elections, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazlur Rehman group (JUI-F) is facing troubles in upholding its top opposition slot in Senate. In a bid to save the position of opposition leader in the upper house of parliament, Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidri and his party are working to convince the allied parties. SThe JUI-F’s […]
The 20th Amendment, despite some unexpected hurdles in the Senate, the upper house of Parliament, ultimately went through, albeit with a couple of dissenters. Regardless of the draft of the 20th Amendment, aiming to introduce changes in the manner in which the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will be set up had been passed smoothly […]
Unjustifiable funds released to the senators right after the approval of 20th amendment in upper house Islamabad: (Monday, February 20, 2012) it seems the government has decided to reward the senators who voted for the approval of the 20th constitutional amendment as funds amounting to Rs 366.1 million have been distributed among them. According to […]
20th amendment gets approval from senate Islamabad: (Monday, February 20, 2012) During its session today, the upper house here in Islamabad approved the 20th constitutional amendment. The amendment will become a part of Pakistan’s constitution after it is signed by President Asif Ali Zardari. Enjoying rather a huge support, the said amendment had 74 votes […]
Embattled Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that martyrdom was achieved by only a fortunate few, “I do not know whether we will embrace martyrdom or emerge as a ghazi (victor)”. While speaking to the media in Pir Jo Goth, the premier refused to give any statement regarding the contempt charges framed against […]
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has categorically rejected the statement of US ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron Munter, about the use of Pakistani airspace to send supplies to NATO forces battling in Afghanistan. Malik while speaking in Senate observed, “NATO supplies have not been restored and no airport or airbase in Pakistan has been allowed for […]
After spending four years in power, President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday said that the incumbent could make Pakistan a developed country but it was not being permitted to work freely. Speaking at a dinner for outgoing senators at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said that they will be remembered in the Parliament’s history as proud parliamentarians […]
It seems as the Supreme Court may fetch up being the biggest player in the run-up to next month’s Senate polls and the general elections scheduled for 2013. The apex court suspended the membership of 28 parliamentarians, including two federal ministers, on the basis that by-elections were held in contravention of the 18th amendment. The […]
