Sindh MPA Proposes Landmark Climate Change Bill Ahead of Private Members’ Day Karachi – A new climate change bill submitted by MQM-Pakistan’s MPA Najm Mirza is expected to be discussed during the upcoming Private Members’ Day at the Sindh Assembly, officials said. The proposed Sindh Climate Change Act 2025 aims to make the province a […]
Cambodian Lawmakers Approve Controversial Citizenship Revocation Bill PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a new bill that would allow authorities to revoke the citizenship of individuals deemed disloyal to the nation. All 120 lawmakers present, including Prime Minister Hun Manet, voted in favor of the legislation during Monday’s session. Rights groups have […]
From July 1, 2025, electricity bills will no longer be accepted at post offices, sources confirmed. IESCO has formally informed the Pakistan Post about the decision. The decision is aimed at digitising the bill collection system to enhance efficiency and streamlining the operations, according to IESCO officials. Power division responds to reports about a ban […]
The Finance Bill, which outlines key fiscal proposals and policy measures for the upcoming financial year, was formally submitted for the Senate’s review and feedback. During the session, the finance minister invited senators to present their recommendations on the bill, which will be forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration. Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza […]
Hina Pervaiz Butt stated that the bill aims to regulate the sale and purchase of acid to prevent acid-related crimes. Under the proposed law, vendors will be required to obtain a license from the licensing authority, which will be administered by the Deputy Commissioner of the respective district. Additionally, the bill imposes a ban on […]
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Bilal Azhar Kiyani presented the bill in the lower house of the Parliament, proposing amendments to the Elections Act 2017 to bar lawmakers from changing their party affiliation at a later stage. The opposition protested against the passage of the Election Act Amendment Bill 2024 and tore copies of the […]
Petroleum prices likely to decrease by up to Rs11 per litre from the next fortnight The petrol price may drop by Rs5.50 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) could see a reduction of up to Rs11 per litre. Kerosene is expected to become cheaper by Rs5.84 per litre, and light diesel oil may decrease by […]
The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice has approved; the Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Amendment Bill 2020 with a majority vote. The meeting, which was presided over by Muhammad Javed Abbasi; attended by the officials of the Ministry of Law and Justice and Ministry of Religious Affairs. Commenting on Farooq Naek’s bill, Abbasi […]
Pakistan has become the first Muslim country to make it illegal for a man to take dowry. In the latest development by the Minister of Religious Affairs of Pakistan has decided to ban the tradition of dowry, in which the groom and his family ask for a dowry and then they put it on display. […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, while addressing a joint sitting of the parliament on Wednesday, expressed sorrow and regret over the Lahore Motorway gang rape, and said the government was bringing legislation that not only protects women but also children. “Rape should be viewed as something that destroys lives. In our culture, families suffer and […]
