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February 20, 2025
Ramadan 2025: Moon sighting committee to meet in Peshawar on Feb 28
Clerics from all schools of thought will attend central huddle to ascertain the start of ninth Islamic month
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January 29, 2025
Govt unveils final cost of Haj packages
Fnal cost for long and short Haj pilgrimage fixed at Rs1,075,000 and Rs1,150,000, respectively
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January 27, 2025
Senate committee okays Peca bill ignoring opposition by JUI-F, journalists
"It would've been better to consult journalists beforehand. However, we agree with bill's essence," says Irfan Siddiqui
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January 24, 2025
Govt passes four bills in turbulent joint parliament session
Session ends after four more bills deferred amid ruckus caused by PTI-led opposition
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January 23, 2025
Amended Peca bill proposes three-year jail, Rs2m fine over 'fake news'
SMPRA to consist of chairperson and eight members of which interior secretary, Pemra and PTA heads, or any other member
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January 22, 2025
New Peca amendments propose three-year jail term, Rs2m fine for 'disseminating fake news'
Draft proposes constitution of Social Media Complaint Council to receive, process complaints
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December 23, 2024
PTI to submit written demands after ice-breaking talks with govt
Meeting at Parliament House, both sides hold first round of talks in conducive environment
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December 16, 2024
Bill seeking to unify identity for citizens tabled in National Assembly
Minister Shaza Fatima tables bill that aims to transform Pakistan into a digitally empowered nation
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November 20, 2024
'It was typo': CII chief says using VPN isn't 'un-Islamic'
Naeemi says "clerical error" in CII statement caused confusion that use of encrypted networks against shariah
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September 27, 2024
Pakistan's poliovirus tally surges to 23 this year after new case found in KP
Confirmation of KP's second poliovirus case comes days after its first case was reported in Mohmand on September 6
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September 13, 2024
Parliament Lodges for detained PTI lawmakers declared sub-jail
Status of Parliament lodges changed with NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq's approval
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September 12, 2024
PTI lawmakers, detained from 'parliament premises', produced in National Assembly
IHC suspends physical remand of detained parliamentarians; party demands probe into "raid"
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September 12, 2024
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq constitutes 18-member committee to take up parliamentary issues
Development comes after govt and opposition unanimously adopted resolution approving committee formation
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September 12, 2024
NA speaker sets up body to address house-related issues
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, Hamid Raza, Gohar Ali Khan and Mengal are part of the special committee
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September 03, 2024
Another bill seeking to increase apex court judges strength tabled in NA
Opposition party PTI opposes legislation on Supreme Court judges via private member bill
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August 26, 2024
Jamaat-e-Islami to observe nationwide strike on Aug 28
JI ready for long march to Islamabad if demands not met, says Liaqat Baloch
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July 13, 2024
'Surprised' over SC verdict, Nawaz 'summons' top PML-N leaders meeting
Sources say Murree meeting to make "major decisions" regarding future course of action
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July 12, 2024
IHC mandates entitled facilities for jailed Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi
Court observes govt obligated to enforce prisoners' rights guidelines in all prisons, especially Adiala Jail
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July 08, 2024
Court can't tolerate smear campaign against any judge: IHC CJ
IHC full court starts contempt of court proceedings on malicious campaign targeting Justice Tariq Jahangiri
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June 05, 2024
Controversial X post: Omar Ayub refuses to appear before FIA probe team
PTI secretary general says he is busy with pre-budget engagement and appearing in courts
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May 21, 2024
Another batch of students land in Islamabad from Bishkek
A total 810 students have arrived in Islamabad on five flights so far
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May 20, 2024
More than 300 students arrive from Bishkek after mob violence
Federal minister welcomes Pakistai students upon arrival in Islamabad as evacuation from Kyrgyzstan continues
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May 04, 2024
Pakistan's Dr Shahzad Baig featured in Time's 100 health list
Dr Baig recognised for leading Pakistan's polio eradication programme as its national coordinator
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March 02, 2024
PM election: Shehbaz Sharif, Omar Ayub’s nominations accepted
PML-N candidate gets support from eight parties while five parties back opposition’s candidate
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February 01, 2024
Election 2024: Schools to remain closed from Feb 3-11
Islamabad schools will reopen on February 12
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January 31, 2024
CII stresses state's exclusive right to carry out armed actions
Government that fails to protect people's rights is to be considered "guilty", says top religious authority
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August 01, 2023
Bill proposing 3-year jail term for 'anti-state actors' sails through NA
Bill titled "Official Secrets Bill, 2023" was presented by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Murtaza Javed Abbasi
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July 26, 2023
Panel approves amendments granting more powers to caretaker govt
The bill has now been presented in the joint session of parliament for approval
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May 26, 2023
PTI’s Babar Awan ‘flies to London’ amid mass exodus
Awan says he is abroad due to his scheduled personal engagements
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May 23, 2023
NAB seek records from Imran Khan in £190m settlement case
PTI chief and Bushra Bibi secure bail by ATC and accountability court till June 8 and May 31, respectively
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May 15, 2023
Govt won't negotiate with 'militant' PTI until apology over violent riots: Bilawal
PPP chairman warns PTI of last chance to "clarify whether it is a political party or not"
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May 03, 2023
Parliamentarians irked as SC seeks NA proceedings record
"There should be no doubt that the house is supreme when it comes to the country's matters," speaker says
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April 26, 2023
Pakistan mulls returning Hajj quota to Saudi Arabia after applications fall short
Quota for Hajj pilgrimage is available in country but shortage of dollars and rising inflation stopping Pakistanis from applying for holy sojourn
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April 20, 2023
Shawwal moon not sighted, Pakistan to celebrate Eid on April 22
“We have not received any testimony of the sighting of the Shawwal moon across the country," Maulana Azad says
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April 20, 2023
Eid ul Fitr chand: PMD issues statement on moon sighting
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting is set to be held at the religious affairs ministry in Islamabad today
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April 14, 2023
Parliament's powers cannot be usurped: NA resolution
Resolution rejects "aggressive attempt by the SC to usurp the parliament's authority"
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March 28, 2023
Bill to clip CJP suo motu powers tabled in NA
Law minister tables bill after two judges cast aspersions over the chief justice's powers
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March 03, 2023
Govt Hajj Scheme 2023: 50% special quota reserved for pilgrims paying in US dollars
Officials of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony will soon call FinMin Ishaq Dar
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October 17, 2022
How much did govt spend on Imran Khan's May long march?
Govt spent over Rs337 million to ensure peace and maintain the law and order situation in Islamabad during PTI's "Azadi March"
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October 05, 2022
Maryam Nawaz off to London, likely to return with father Nawaz Sharif
PML-N vice president says she can't wait to meet father Nawaz Sharif; this is her first international trip after getting passport back
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May 08, 2022
Petition for restoration of Section 20 of PECA: FIA plea in SC withdrawn, says Marriyum
ISLAMABAD: Hours after the FIA approached the Supreme Court for the restoration of section 20 in the PECA Act 2016, Information Minister Marriyum...
