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Senators condemn Pakistan's new anti-terrorism powers, warn of escalating
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Pakistani senators have denounced the government's recent decision to grant security forces special powers under an amended Anti-Terrorism Act. The new regulations, endorsed by the federal cabinet, enable extensive detention authority for up to three months and warrantless home searches, spa
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Pakistan: Parliamentary committee expresses concern over production qualit
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
These concerns regarding drug production were raised during the meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (SCNHSRC), chaired by Pakistani Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti, at the Parliament House.
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Pakistani parliamentary committee calls for accountability of Independent
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution chaired by Pakistani Senator Zarqa Suharwardy Taimur expressed severe concerns about the functioning of IPPs and the lack of transparency in their contracts.
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Pakistani senator Farooq Naek calls for revisiting Afghan policy after sur
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
During Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Naek expressed serious reservations over the attack on the Pakistani head of mission in Kabul earlier this month, Dawn newspaper reported.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's party demands judicial probe into key issues
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The main issues that have been at the center of political tussles between the coalition government and opposition are the assassination attempt on Imran Khan, secret video recording of Pakistani Senator Azam Swati and his wife, and killing of journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya, the Dawn newsp
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Pak senator hits out at govt, says minorities face 'discrimination' in for
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 28 (ANI): Highlighting that every citizen must have equal status, Pakistani Senator Danesh Kumar raised the issue of job discrimination against minorities in the hiring for posts in foreign missions and said minorities are instead hired mostly for sanitation j
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Taliban makes USD 200 mn annually by indulging in criminal activities insi
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 18 (ANI): Taliban has been making around USD 200 million every year by indulging in criminal activities in Pakistan, including extortion, media reports said.
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Pak Senator stresses on improving ties with India amid soaring tensions
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 25 (ANI): Stressing on improving ties with India, Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain has said, that New Delhi and Islamabad should have a strategic stake in each other's economic development backed by the political leadersh
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Pak senators demand probe on Musharraf-era nuke proliferation
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Lahore[Pakistan], June 10 (ANI): Two Pakistani senators have demanded a probe into the nuclear proliferation carried out during the era of former military ruler General (Retired) Pervez Musharraf.
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Pak Senator corners govt., questions rationale behind protecting JeM chief
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan. 3 (ANI): Questioning the rationale behind protecting Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar from sanctions by the United Nations, a Pakistani Senator has said that China would not have stepped in to protect the former unless the Nawaz Sahrif-led governme
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Withdrawal of Minorities Bill under pressure will create a worrying preced
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Dec. 30 (ANI): A Pakistani Senator has warned that the withdrawal of Protection of Minorities Bill, unanimously passed by elected members of the provincial assembly, due to mounting pressure of the clerics, will create a worrying precedent.
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