Stories by Amir Wasim

JUI-F to hold nationwide protests on Wednesday, Friday over killing of cleric Maulana Idrees

PM Shehbaz condoles JUI-F chief, assures early arrest of killers, says spokesperson. Published 05 May, 2026 08:30pm

Iran's Araghchi visits Pakistan for 2nd time in two days; envoy says trip undertaken to discuss regional developments

Iranian envoy thanks people of Pakistan "for their patience, hospitality and cooperative synergy". Updated 27 Apr, 2026 01:49am

US-Iran ceasefire unites govt, opposition in NA

• Lawmakers hail govt’s efforts; Achakzai extends ‘unconditional support’, vows he will convince Imran about dialogue • Asif says Published 09 Apr, 2026 06:47am

NA opposition leader extends ‘unconditional support’ to govt for Middle East peace efforts

During NA session, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lauds Pakistan’s role in securing US-Iran ceasefire; PTI calls off April 9 protest. Updated 09 Apr, 2026 12:05am

Achakzai suggests ‘national govt’ amid deadlock

Opposition leader says ‘system has collapsed’; claims attempts to sideline Imran have failed Published 08 Apr, 2026 05:30am

‘No impact’ of Middle East conflict on remittances from Gulf countries so far: finance minister

During NA session, Achakzai suggests formation of "national govt", seeks "space" for political parties; PPP's Sharmila Faruqui decries rising fuel prices. Updated 07 Apr, 2026 04:35pm

2,000 Pakistani students evacuated from Iran, NA told

Embassy shifted 150km from Tehran; Airfare surge raises concern among lawmakers. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:48am

NA body informed mass evacuation from Middle East not required

PPP members criticise PIA for raising fares; suggest using Maryam Nawaz's aircraft for Mideast operations. Updated 10 Mar, 2026 06:07pm

Dozens of Aurat March activists, participants detained by police in Islamabad ahead of International Women’s Day rally

Police sources say activists detained for violating Section 144; activist says more than 25 held; PPP rights cell calls for organisers' release. Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:57pm

NA adopts resolution calling for ‘aggressive’ national response against terrorism’s sponsors, facilitators

Resolution passed unanimously seeks joint efforts on "political, diplomatic, military, intelligence, legal and rhetorical fronts". Updated 03 Feb, 2026 05:57pm

Amid criticism over delay in opposition leader’s appointment, NA Secretariat seeks details of PTI leader Omar Ayub’s cases

Says procedure for appointing leader of the opposition in the NA can move forward upon receipt of written confirmation. Updated 08 Dec, 2025 06:51pm

Stalling opposition leaders’ appointment a bad move

Experts, lawmakers say this may erode parliament’s credibility, undermine democratic framework. Updated 07 Dec, 2025 09:08am

Blame game on ‘confrontational politics’ in NA

Sadiq says an opposition member declared he would use public force to halt parliamentary proceedings; resolution seeking Achakzai’s disqualification blocked. Updated 02 Dec, 2025 07:42am

ECP terms allegations of rigging in November by-elections as ‘baseless’

Says various forums exist for resolving disputes once the election is completed. Updated 01 Dec, 2025 01:14am

Dialogue is way to resolve issue, NA speaker tells opposition

Says ‘bond of respect is greater than politics’; NA session adjourned due to lack of quorum Published 29 Nov, 2025 04:43am

’Bond of respect is greater than politics’: NA speaker again stresses need for dialogue with opposition

Meets opposition delegation in his chamber, says members of Parliament “should have a relationship that lasts throughout life”. Updated 28 Nov, 2025 05:49pm

Khawaja Asif assails judiciary in defence of 27th Amendment

Calls legal system’s historical role ‘black, horrible’ Published 15 Nov, 2025 05:44am

NA rubber-stamps four bills linked to new tweaks

Minister justifies haste, says move only aimed at aligning existing laws with recent constitutional changes Published 14 Nov, 2025 06:30am

Senators pay homage to late Irfan Siddiqui

Majority of PTI members skip condolence reference. Updated 13 Nov, 2025 09:13am

Govt manoeuvres 27th Amendment passage through Senate

• Bill passed with 64 to zero vote as two PTI, JUI-F senators go against party lines • Dar says federal constitutional court,... Updated 11 Nov, 2025 01:57pm