P.M. Sharif vows to show ‘no leniency’ to anyone involved in the violent demonstrations, saying the country cannot survive if culprits not punished
Lower House of Parliament
Lawmakers Call for ‘Truth and Reconciliation Commission’ on Balochistan
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportFederal ministers lead calls for high-level body to resolve province’s persistent issues
Former prime minister urges military to adhere to its stated ‘neutrality’ with regards to his party’s demonstrations
Raja Riaz Declared New Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportPTI MNA secured 16 votes against his rival candidate Ghous Bux Khan’s 6, announced Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf
Electoral body refuses to de-seat the dissident members as sought by the former ruling party
Contentious National Assembly session passes laws, including one aimed at giving foreign convicts right to appeal and granting online voting rights to overseas Pakistanis
In statement, Asad Qaiser urges political leaders to encourage culture of patience and tolerance among their supporters