The Senate today passed the Banking Companies Amendment Bill 2024. It was moved by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. Sharing its main features, the Finance Minister said the legal framework has been strengthened under the bill to provide support for Islamic banking business. He said the regulatory role of State Bank
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s commitment to making the province polio-free. Chairing a meeting in Lahore, she directed the relevant authorities to implement an effective vaccination campaign at all entry points into Punjab. Maryam Nawaz said that she is personally monitoring the vaccination efforts. The
The National Assembly met briefly with Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah in the chair. The chair adjourned the House till Sunday at 03:00 p.m. Source: Radio Pakistan
Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has met with Chief Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and discussed country’s ongoing political situation. During the meeting, both the leaders also exchanged views on the proposed 26th Constitutional Amendment. Bilawal Bhutto was accompanied by senior PPP leaders including Syed Naveed Qamar, Murtaza
A delegation of Pakistan Peoples Party, led by party’s Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today and discussed overall political situation of the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar were also present
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have commended the security forces on successful operation against Fitna al-Khawarij in Pishin and Zhob. In their separate statements, they said the fight against terrorism will continue till the complete elimination of the menace of terrorism from the country. The
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, says process of political consultation is underway to develop a consensus on constitutional amendment. Talking to media along with PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi in Islamabad today, he said participation of all political parties in the consultation process is the beauty of democracy.
Five Khwarij have been apprehended by security forces in an intelligence based operation in Pishin District of Balochistan. According to ISPR, security forces during the operation, also seized a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives including three suicide vests. The apprehended Khwarij were involved in multiple terrorist attacks and