The upper house seat had fallen vacant following the disqualification of the PTI’s Senator Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry. PML-N’s Rana Sanaullah and the PTI’s Salma Ijaz have been in the field for the Senate seat. Polling will continue without a break until 5:00 pm. The PTI has announced a boycott of the election as the party’s […]
Rana Sanaullah’s Senate Nomination Approved Amid Political Remarks Islamabad: Rana Sanaullah, contesting the Senate’s general seat from Punjab, spoke to the media after attending the scrutiny of his nomination papers at the Election Commission’s office. Sanaullah commented on past political unrest, saying, “PTI’s leadership used to claim that the arrest of their founder was a […]
Senate Passes Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill Amid Heated Debate ISLAMABAD – The Senate on Monday passed the Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s legal framework to counter terrorism. The Bill, introduced by Minister of State for Interior and Narcotics Control Muhammad Tallal Badar, seeks to amend the Anti-terrorism Act, 1997. During proceedings, Senator Kamran […]
According to reports, the decision has sparked questions over procedural oversight and accountability within the upper house. On 7 August, the Senate Secretariat issued a notification naming Shibli Faraz and other members as part of a five-member body tasked with investigating a visa case involving a Joint Secretary. The committee is convened by Senator Saleem […]
Aleema Questions Mashal Yousafzai’s Senate Win, Calls for Merit-Based Selection ISLAMABAD – Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has said that Senate appointments should be based on merit, not favoritism. She shared these views while talking to reporters outside Adiala Jail. Aleema said she didn’t want to waste time on the topic […]
Bernie Sanders Pushes Gaza Aid Bills, Faces Senate Rejection Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders brought two bills to the Senate to help stop U.S. funding for Israel due to the growing hunger crisis in Gaza. However, both bills were rejected by a large margin on Wednesday night. The first vote failed 73 to […]
Imran Khan Picks Mashal Yousafzai for Senate Seat PTI founder Imran Khan has chosen Mashal Yousafzai for the women’s Senate seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar released an official notice confirming this decision. Other party candidates—Sajida Begum, Mumena Basit, Samira Shams, and Saima Khalid—have been told to withdraw by July 30. The by-election […]
ECP Notifies Senate Election Winners from KP, PTI Secures Majority ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially notified the results of the recent Senate elections held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), confirming the names of successful candidates on general, women’s reserved, and technocrat seats. According to the ECP notification, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secured […]
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) covering candidate Waqas Orakzai officially withdrew from the Senate race after a meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. “I am not withdrawing under any pressure,” Orakzai clarified in a statement, adding that he acted on a request from Firdous Shamim Naqvi, a close associate of PTI founder Imran […]
PTI Resolves Senate Ticket Dispute, Agrees on Unopposed Elections in KP PESHAWAR – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has resolved its internal rift over Senate ticket distribution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with all dissenting candidates withdrawing their nomination papers, paving the way for unopposed elections. According to party insiders, the Senate election results will follow a pre-agreed formula, […]
