ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Wednesday unanimously approved amendments to the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), officially criminalising necrophilia. This comes after years of a legal gap on the matter. Necrophilia refers to having sexual attraction towards or committing sexual assault on a dead body. The Senate Standing Committee on Interior, chaired by Senator Shahadat Awan, … Read more
PTI supporters are seen amid tear gas smoke, used to disperse them, after the Election Commission disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan, during a protest in Islamabad on October 21, 2022. — Reuters Public Order bill aims to regulate public gatherings in Islamabad. Tarar says protests caused significant inconvenience to citizens. Bill empowers district magistrate … Read more
Senate passed a resolution on Monday celebrating Arshad Nadeem’s historic achievement at the Paris Olympics, where he set a new javelin throw record and brought home a gold medal for Pakistan. The resolution, introduced by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, honorued Nadeem’s dedication and hard work, which the house recognised as a source of inspiration … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Tuesday approved a bill that regulates peaceful protests and rallies within Islamabad, allowing such activities only in designated areas approved by the government. The bill, titled “Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill 2024,” was presented by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla. According to the bill, protests will only be … Read more
The inside view of the Senate of Pakistan. — Radio Pakistan Law minister backs bill, suggests forwarding it to committee. Increase in judges should be started from subordinate courts: PTI senator. Senate Chairman Gilani refers bill to relevant body of upper house. ISLAMABAD: Seeking an amendment to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1997, … Read more
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane prepares to take-off at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore. — Reuters/Files Secretary Bajwa apprises committee of carrier’s privatisation. “Whoever buys PIA will have to invest Rs425 billion immediately.” Since 2015, airline accumulated staggering losses of Rs599bn. ISLAMABAD: The privatisation process of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) will not go … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, expressed optimism on Wednesday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board will approve the ongoing loan program by September, signaling positive progress in negotiations. During a session at the Parliament House, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue reviewed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology has strongly criticized the Ministry of Science and Technology, highlighting that none of its 17 departments are functioning effectively. During a meeting on Monday, chaired by Senator Kamil Ali Agha, the committee expressed serious concerns about the ministry’s overall performance. “There are 17 departments in the … Read more
Royce White, a former NBA player known for his outspoken and controversial views, is now running as a Republican candidate for the US Senate in Minnesota. Despite a promising start in basketball, where he averaged 13.4 points and 9.3 rebounds during his season at Iowa State University, White’s professional career was derailed by mental health … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Railways stressed the critical importance of modernising and enhancing the railway system to ensure the nation’s long-term well-being and prosperity. The meeting, chaired by Senator Jam Saifullah Khan on Thursday, focused on various issues, including corruption control within the railway system and the accountability of officials involved in corruption over … Read more