Rabbani criticises name change of Islamabad airport, asks PM to withdraw 'inappropriate decision' "Its unfortunate how we honour our national heroes," says PPP leader in a letter to PM Abbasi. Updated Apr 21, 2018 01:25am
Senate body calls for probe against Law and Justice Commission's performance PPP lawmaker Farooq Naek advises against "getting involved with NAB laws at this time". Published Apr 19, 2018 09:23pm
Justice Javed vows to meet PTM leader to inquire about missing persons' issue PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen has put forward his movement's demands — one of which is the recovery of missing persons. Updated Apr 17, 2018 07:56am
Senate approves bill to extend jurisdiction of Supreme Court, Peshawar High Court to Fata Govt opposes any more amendments fearing delays to the process of mainstreaming; allies oppose the bill. Published Apr 13, 2018 02:14pm
Ruckus in Senate over Ali Jahangir Siddiqui's appointment as envoy to the US PTI senator argues Siddiqui does not have prior experience, alleges he is being investigated for corruption. Updated Apr 12, 2018 08:02am
A billion rupees spent on Nawaz Sharif's foreign tours, Senate told The ousted PM visited Saudi Arabia seven times in his four-year tenure, according to a report by Foreign Minister Asif. Published Apr 11, 2018 05:13pm
Outgoing govt has no right to present budget for next financial year, Shah tells PM Abbasi Khursheed Shah asks the prime minister to present a budget for the next four months only. Updated Apr 19, 2018 04:03pm
President's promulgation of economic reforms ordinances 'illegal': Raza Rabbani PPP senator says ordinances passed without consulting cabinet or parliament; opposition walks out during Senate session. Updated Apr 09, 2018 11:25pm
Mehar tribesmen stage protest in Islamabad, demand arrest of PPP lawmaker over involvement in murder Family of Mehar slain trio tried to meet Khursheed Shah but the PPP politician's security did not let them through. Published Mar 27, 2018 08:23pm
PTI to form 'independent opposition group' to rival PPP in Senate, says Azam Swati PTI leader says party will raise its voice against PPP's corruption in Sindh. Updated Mar 24, 2018 04:48pm
Sherry Rehman becomes the first female Leader of the Opposition in Senate After Senate chairman and deputy chairman, PPP now occupies office of the opposition leader with support of 34 members. Updated Mar 22, 2018 06:52pm
15 independent senators backed by PML-N in Senate polls join treasury Eleven independent senators, including six from Fata, decide to sit on the opposition benches. Updated Mar 22, 2018 06:04pm
Removal of Benazir's picture from BISP logo 'unconstitutional', says PPP leader "PML-N govt should stop harbouring feelings of prejudice against the late PPP leader," says Nayyar Bukhari. Updated Mar 20, 2018 10:16pm
PTI challenges PPP move to nominate Sherry Rehman as opposition leader in Senate Independents cannot support nominee before declaring whether they wish to sit on opposition or govt benches, PTI argues. Published Mar 19, 2018 07:51pm
PPP nominates Sherry Rehman as Senate opposition leader Bilawal hopeful that Rehman will become the first female opposition leader in the Senate; PTI to field its own nominee. Updated Mar 14, 2018 05:08pm
Scuffle breaks out between PTI lawmaker and PM Abbasi's son in Senate Abdullah Abbasi angered by Hamidul Haq's slogans in favour of PTI chief after Senate chairman's election. Updated Mar 12, 2018 08:35pm
PML-N defeated: Opposition candidates Sanjrani, Mandviwalla take Senate's top slots Both of PML-N's candidates defeated by margins of at least 10 votes each. Updated Mar 13, 2018 05:20pm
Always upheld the supremacy of parliament, Rabbani says in his farewell address Was severe because it seemed to be the best way for this House to function, the outgoing chairman says. Updated Mar 09, 2018 11:02pm
Zardari criticises Rabbani for siding with Nawaz and not resisting his 'anti-democratic' moves Asif Ali Zardari claims having decisive votes to get his candidate of choice elected as the Senate chairman. Updated Mar 08, 2018 11:58pm
Aitzaz Ahsan tears into PML-N in farewell speech, says Sharifs 'creating room' for a dictator Outgoing PPP senator complains judiciary dealing with critics "with a soft hand", denounces PML-N's criticism of army. Updated Mar 08, 2018 08:38pm