Plastic Covers Banned on Books
- 12-May-2026
The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed a bill imposing a ban on the use of plastic covers for books in Islamabad as part of efforts to reduce environmental pollution and protect public health. According to the details of the bill, the use of plastic book covers poses a significant threat to both the environment […]
Shifting of net-metering to net-billing stopped: Energy Minister
- 12-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: Minister of Energy Awais Leghari on Thursday informed the National Assembly that the shifting of net metering to net billing has been stopped and the bills will be issued according to the net metering. Minister said that the regulator has changed regulations with regard to the net metering five times. “The net metering system […]
NA Unanimously Passes Resolution Condemning Islamabad Suicide Blast
- 09-Feb-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday unanimously approved a resolution condemning the recent suicide blast in Islamabad, ARY News reported. The resolution, moved by MNA Hameed Hussain, strongly condemned the “cowardly and inhumane” attack on Imambargah Khadija-tul-Kubra. According to the text of the resolution, the House demanded that all perpetrators involved in the horrific suicide […]
27th Amendment to pass by 2/3 majority from NA: Farooq Naik
- 11-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: People’s Party’s Senator Farooq H. Naik on Tuesday said that the 27th constitutional amendment bill is expected to pass by two-third majority in the National Assembly today. Farooq Naik, who has been the chairmen of the Parliament’s joint committee for law and justice, in ARY News talk show ‘Bakhabar Sawera’ clarified that Senator Saif […]
27th Constitutional Amendment tabled in National Assembly
- 11-Nov-2025
ISLAMABAD: The 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, earlier passed by the Senate, was tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday, ARY News reported. The National Assembly session commenced under the chairmanship of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Federal Minister for law, justice and human rights, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, presented the bill in the lower house. The […]
Sunni Ittehad Council’s bid to paralyse parliamentary committees fails: sources
- 12-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC’s) attempt to render parliamentary committees dysfunctional through mass resignations has failed, despite following the directives of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, ARY News reported citing sources According to sources, the National Assembly Speaker rejected the move and ordered that standing committee meetings be held as per schedule, […]
National Assembly passes Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024
- 13-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024 with a majority vote, despite strong opposition from opposition parties. The bill was tabled by Minister of State Talal Chaudhry in the lower house of the Parliament. Opposition members opposed the proposed legislation and presented amendments, which were subsequently rejected by the House. […]
Three key positions held by PTI declared vacant in NA
- 08-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: Three major positions held by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the National Assembly have been withdrawn, as the posts of Opposition Leader, Parliamentary Leader, and Deputy Parliamentary Leader have officially been declared vacant, ARY News reported. The Speaker of the National Assembly is expected to issue a notification for the appointment of a new Opposition […]
NA okays 69 demands for grants worth Rs 1.65 trillion
- 24-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday approved 69 demands for grants worth Rs 1.65 trillion without any cut motions following a voice vote, after their presentation by Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb. These approved grants cover a wide range of divisions and sectors including the Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Division, Communications Division […]
NA Secretariat responds to social media reports about fake recruitment
- 20-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has issued a public alert regarding a fake recruitment advertisement that is being widely circulated on social media platforms. The misleading advertisement falsely claims to offer job opportunities within the National Assembly Secretariat. In an official statement on Friday, the Secretariat categorically denied any affiliation with the fraudulent advertisement and […]