Stories by Amir Wasim

Ruling coalition inches ahead on electoral reforms

Opposition yet to submit nominees for parliamentary panel on reforms as PTI doubts govt intent.

Updated 08 Nov, 2026 07:46am

PTI's Ali Zafar terms governor's rule in KP 'political crisis disguised as security solution'; ministers defend move

Senate session opens with debate on governor's rule in KP; PTI seeks production orders for 9 MNAs.

Updated 13 Oct, 2026 11:03pm

Govt moves to protect Safe City cameras amid planned PTI protest

• President approves ordinance seeking up to Rs2m penalty for damaging infrastructure • Organisers also to face action

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

President Zardari approves ordinance to protect Islamabad’s Safe City infrastructure

In case of damage, a fine of up to Rs2m may be imposed for each camera or piece of infrastructure.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 11:14am

Constituency issues dominate NA session

PPP legislator demands policy statement from PM on new provinces; MNAs voice concern over rise in violence against women.

Updated 26 Aug, 2026 08:14am

Govt fails to maintain quorum as PPP stays away from National Assembly

“No PPP, no quorum, simple,” says PPP's Sharmila Farooqui as the govt failed to muster the required number of 84 lawmakers in the 336-member house.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 07:39am

Annoyed govt ally turns to opposition for support

• Bilawal calls on opposition to end boycott of parliamentary committees • Says ‘genuine alliance’ with PML-N not possible until

Published 20 Aug, 2026 07:05am

'A good start': PPP, opposition agree to maintain contact, cooperate on legislative matters in parliament

Bilawal meets opposition leaders in NA and Senate, welcomes SC’s decision on Imran’s treatment.

Published 19 Aug, 2026 06:23pm

Naqvi’s remarks ignite fresh debate in political circles

Sindh CM dismisses the proposal as a stereotype that the people of his province will never accept; LHCBA call Naqvi's remarks unconstitutional.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 07:14am

PPP's Central Executive Committee to deliberate creation of new administrative units: secretary general

Bokhari says new provinces can only be created through a constitutional decision of Parliament, not through executive order.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:57pm

Meet demands or face budget boycott, Achakzai tells govt

Opposition seeks medical treatment, visitation rights for Imran Khan; treasury benches criticised for poor attendance in lower house.

Updated 23 May, 2026 07:07am

UAE deportations issue referred to Senate panel

Minister says no proof of Pakistanis being singled out in Gulf state; reveals 3,494 Pakistani nationals deported between January and April, describes reports of victimisation as "propaganda".

Published 22 May, 2026 07:01am

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