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PTI submits privilege motion against PML-N lawmakers in National Assembly
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan. 27 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday moved a privilege motion in the National Assembly against the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after chaos broke out in the lower house between the lawmakers of both parties.
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Lawmakers should not support Jallikattu as it causes unnecessary pain to a
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 19 (ANI): Asserting that cruelty is inherent in the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu which cannot be regulated, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) on Thursday said lawmakers should not encourage a tradition which causes unnecessary pain to an animal.
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Pak lawmakers demand bringing state agencies under ambit of law
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan. 14 (ANI): The mysterious disappearance of five activists in Pakistan has prompted the Senate to demand that all state agencies be brought under the ambit of law.
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Balochistan lawmakers voice displeasure over corruption allegations agains
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Quetta [Pakistan], Jan. 14 (ANI): Treasury and opposition members in the Balochistan Assembly have expressed their displeasure over construction companies charging them with corruption.
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Lawmakers to summon President Ghani over string of terror attacks
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], Jan. 12 (ANI): Lawmakers at the Lower House of Afghan Parliament condemning Tuesday's deadly explosions said that President Ashraf Ghani must be summoned to brief them on the chain of events that claimed the lives of dozens of people in a string of explosions.
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Pak lawmakers concerned over disappearance of activists
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan. 10 (ANI): Senators and Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) have called for attention notices expressing grave concern over the mysterious disappearance of four Pakistani activists.
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Rose Valley scam: BJP MP Babul Supriyo to file defamation suit against TMC
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Babul Supriyo on Thursday said civil and criminal defamation suit would be filed against Trinamool Congress (TMC) members Tapas Paul, his wife Nandini Paul and Saugata Roy, for dragging his name into the Rose Valley chit
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B'desh: Four more detained in connection with MP Liton murder
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Jan. 4 (ANI): Four more people have been detained by the police in connection with the murder of ruling party lawmaker from Gaibandha 1 constituency Manjurul Islam Liton.
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MP Liton killed for protesting Jamaat torture: Sheikh Hasina
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Jan. 4 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Awami League lawmaker from Gaibandha-1 constituency, Manzurul Islam Liton was killed for protesting against Jamaat torture and oppression on the people in his area.
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B'desh: Awami League MP shot dead at home
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Jan. 1 (ANI): Ruling Awami League (AL) lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton has been shot dead by unknown attackers in Gaibandha.
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TMC MP arrested by CBI: Mamata lambasts Centre, says BJP connected to Pear
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal)[India], Dec. 30 (ANI): Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Bengali film star and Trinamool Congress (TMC) lawmaker Tapas Paul in connection with Rose Valley ponzi scheme, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Baner
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29 lawmakers quit South Korean President's party
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Dec. 27 (ANI): South Korean President Park Geun-hye received a major blow on Tuesday as 29 lawmakers decided to quit her ruling Saenuri Party amid a political scandal surrounding her.
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