Iftikhar A. Khan

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Speaker berates Opp for ‘politicising issues of national interest’

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq berated the opposition for politicising issues involving the national interest. Responding to a question while speaking to reporters at Parliament House on Tuesday, he said that during the recent visit of a US delegation, the opposition indulged in unnecessary political maneuvering. This attitude is regrettable and against democratic norms, he said.
Senate pays tribute to Taj Haider, Prof Khurshid

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan |Jawed Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Tuesday paid tribute to late Senator Taj Haider and former senator and Jamaat-i-Islami leader Prof Khurshid Ahmad over their invaluable national services. The House through two separate unanimously adopted resolutions expressed profound grief and sorrow over the death of two veteran politicians. The resolution for Senator Haider was moved by the PPP parliamentary leader in the House while the one for Prof Ahmad was moved by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.
NA demands immediate exit of Israeli troops from Gaza

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan |Jawed Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the ongoing wave of atrocities by the Zionist regime in Palestine and expressing dismay over persistent failure of international community in halting the Israeli aggression. The House noted with utter disgust that the latest Israeli offensive, resumed on March 18, has resulted in the killing of 1600 innocent Palestinians, bringing the total death toll to over 65,000 in Gaza.
Speaker regrets opposition’s conduct as quorum issue derails NA, again

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

ISLAMABAD: As political circus continued for a second consecutive day in the National Assembly on Friday, Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq expressed indignation over the opposition’s conduct in the House. PTI lawmaker Iqbal Afridi pointed out a lack of quorum soon after the recitation of verses from Holy Quran — just like he did a day earlier. Before ordering a count, Mr Sadiq lambasted the opposition over its behaviour.
Afghan citizens not resettled by April-end set to be deported

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

• Tallal Chaudhry rules out any extension in deadline for repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card holders• Minister says blanket relaxation not possible for those awaiting visas, but individual cases can be consideredISLAMABAD: Thousands of Afghan refugees who are awaiting resettlement to Western countries will be deported from Pakistan if their host nations do not relocate them by April 30, a key government minister said on Thursday.
Wafaqi Mohtasib implements 93pc decisions in 2024

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan |Khurram Abbas |Khurram Husain

ISLAMABAD: The Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat successfully implemented 93.21 per cent of its decisions in 2024, marking a notable increase from 85.70pc the previous year. This was disclosed by Wafaqi Mohtasib Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi while informally talking to a group of senior journalists at the secretariat. He said the rest of around 7pc decisions could not be implemented due to litigation and limited funds available with the relevant institutions.
Deported felons’ passports to be blocked: Naqvi

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan |Khurram Abbas |Khurram Husain

ISLAMABAD: The government will block the passports of Pakistanis deported from other countries over criminal activities, and tighten the process of issuing new travel documents, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Thursday. The move is aimed at deterring Pakistani nationals who travel abroad and commit illegal acts, such as begging. In recent years, hundreds of Pakistanis have been deported, mostly from the Gulf countries, over beggary.
Recriminations over Imran’s ouster echo in NA

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

• Speaking on ‘anniversary’ of no-trust motion, Omar Ayub hits out at govt ‘excesses’ • Tallal Chaudhry recalls RTS fiasco of 2018, accuses PTI of coming to power through rigging • Minister admits women being denied inheritance rights despite legal protections ISLAMABAD: Barbs flew in the National Assembly over the removal of Imran Khan led-PTI government, exactly three years ago, with the opposition terming the no-trust motion against the then-PM “engineered”, while the government accused...
Pildat report highlights controversies as Senate completes first year

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

ISLAMABAD: As the Senate completes its first year today (Wednesday), Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (Pildat) has highlighted controversies that will continue to haunt the upper house of the parliament including the continued vacancy of 11 Senate seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and controversial legislation.
Minister defends Mardan action dubbed ‘drone strike’ in NA

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

• Tallal Chaudhry denounces attempts to ‘politicise’ counter-terror operations • Opposition MNAs demand inquiry, compensation for victims of Katlang incident • Dar says decision on canals delayed, will only be taken with partners’ input ISLAMABAD: As the government defended a recent security operation in Mardan’s Katlang area — which led to at least 11 casualties — on the floor of the National Assembly on Monday, State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry did not dispute the claim that it was...