Lower House

Parliament defies Supreme Court orders for a third time, directing federal cabinet not to release funds to the ECP

In briefing to National Assembly, Gen. Asim Munir says terrorists now have no option except to accept the state’s writ

Electoral body’s notification follows Speaker Ashraf’s acceptance of resignations despite PTI’s request to withdraw them

After months of stalling, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has accepted 70 resignations in less than a week

Lawmakers in National Assembly warn of terrorists’ return to northern areas amidst ongoing ‘peace talks’

PPP’s Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, elected to speaker’s office unopposed, to take oath of office today

National Assembly deputy speaker says he rejected two resignations that did not appear to be given voluntarily

While one group in the former ruling party favors quitting assemblies to ‘force’ early elections, another does not wish to leave ‘open field’ for rival parties

No-confidence session requisitioned by opposition delayed 4 days beyond limits set under Constitution

Fazlur Rehman urges general public, opposition supporters to gather in federal capital to ‘ensure protection’ for lawmakers wishing to vote on no-trust motion

Khan, facing no-confidence vote, met leaders of the BAP and GDA parties and urged them to continue supporting PTI-led government

In address to Parliament after securing fresh vote of confidence, Pakistan’s premier vows to bring about electoral reforms, reiterates condemnations of opposition leaders

Two additional bills introduced in the Lower House, while two lapsed ordinances laid before it

Former prime minister urges incumbent government to take COVID-19 ‘seriously’ and take steps to halt its spread

Under legislation, maximum sentence for anyone found guilty of child sexual abuse has been raised to life imprisonment

PTI cabinet members oppose the decision, terming it another form of ‘extremism’

Upper House passes Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates Bill, 2020

U.S. president rails against impeachment proceedings, the media, and Democrat rivals during press conference with Finland counterpart

Protests erupt in Assam state as lower house passes legislation excluding migrant Muslims from citizenship

Cricketer-turned-politician wins simple majority in National Assembly, defeating rival by 80 votes