Election Commission notifies Abid Sher Ali as senator

Election Commission notified PML-N leader Abid Sher Ali as senator after unopposed December 8 election, following withdrawal of candidates and vacancy by Irfan Siddiqui’s death.

Sanaullah nominated as PML-N parliamentary leader in Senate

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has nominated Rana Sanaullah as the parliamentary leader of the party in the Senate

Faiz Hameed's conviction to strengthen public trust in accountability system: Senate chairman

It was believed powerful people can escape accountability, however, this perception has been proven wrong, he added.

Abid Sher Ali elected Senator unopposed on vacant seat of late Irfan Siddiqui

PML-N leader Abid Sher Ali has been elected unopposed as a senator on the vacant seat of late Senator Irfan Siddiqui after other candidates withdrew their nomination papers

'Rowdy' PTI senators to face suspension, acting chairman rules

Senate Acting Chairman Syedal Khan has ruled that the senators who make speeches against the security institutions to face suspension

ECP announces by-election for Senate seat vacated after Irfan Siddiqui's demise

The initial list of candidates is scheduled to be published on December 6, 2025, with the scrutiny of nomination papers to be completed by December 8, 2025.

Farooq Naek's detainee-rights bill unanimously approved in Senate

Senator Farooq H Naek presented a detainee-rights bill in the Senate, mandating written arrest reasons and access to food and medicines, which lawmakers unanimously approved.

Seven-point agenda for today's Senate session released

The Senate session will be held at the Parliament House in Islamabad today at 4:00PM

Murtaza Javed Abbasi fined for poll code breach in Haripur

Senator Murtaza Javed Abbasi slapped with a fine of Rs40,000 for violating election rules in Haripur after using inappropriate language against a female candidate during a campaign event.

ECP announces Senate general seat election schedule for Punjab after Irfan ul Haq Siddiqui's demise

The Election Commission of Pakistan schedules polling for Punjab’s vacant Senate general seat on December 9, with nomination submissions on November 20-21 and scrutiny on November 25.

Senate approves revised 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill

The amendment, which introduces significant constitutional and judicial changes, marks one of the most notable legislative developments in recent months.

Senate pays tribute to late Senator Irfan Siddiqui

Lawmakers from both treasury and opposition benches paid glowing tributes to his services in politics, journalism, and education.

JUI-F expels Senator Ahmad Khan for supporting 27th Constitutional Amendment

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) expelled Senator Ahmad Khan for breaching party discipline by voting in favour of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, defying the party’s official position

PTI Senator Saifullah Abro resigns after voting in favor of 27th Amendment

Senator Saifullah Abro resigned from the Senate shortly after voting in favour of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, citing his respect for army as the reason for his decision

Ishaq Dar hails Senate's approval of 27th constitutional amendment as historic step

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar congratulated senators on passing the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a historic step toward judicial reform through the creation of a separate Constitutional Court.

Get ready for 28th Constitutional Amendment, says Senator Faisal Vawda

Senator Faisal Vawda announced that the 27th Constitutional Amendment has been approved and called for preparations for the 28th Amendment

Senate deliberating on 27th Constitutional Amendment

The Standing Committee on Law and Justice’s report on the 27th Constitutional Amendment will be presented before the House

27th Amendment Bill tabled in Senate amid opposition's reservations

Proposal seeks Federal Constitutional Court, limits SC powers, and creates Chief of Defence Forces post

27th amendment likely to be tabled in Senate on Nov 7: Sources

Sources revealed that discussions on the amendment will be held in both houses of the Parliament

18-point agenda for today's Senate session released

The Senate session will be held at the Parliament House in Islamabad today (Tuesday) at 5:00PM

Polling underway on vacant senate seat from KP

The total number of members in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly is 145 and 73 votes are required to win the vacant Senate seat

Senate session adjourned indefinitely amid road closures, members' absence

The Senate session was adjourned indefinitely due to road blockages and member absences. Despite attempts to address the flood crisis, quorum couldn't be met, leading to the session's postponement.

18-point agenda for today's Senate session released

The Senate (Upper House of the Parliament) session will start at the Parliament House at 11:00am

Senate Standing Committee takes notice of high salaries, perks

It has been revealed that the salaries of CEOs of some government departments have more than doubled in a short period of time

No politics on natural disaster, Azam Tarar urges parties

The Punjab government did excellent job in providing help to the flood victims

PTI nominates Mehmood Achakzai, Raja Nasir Abbas as opposition leaders in NA, Senate

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has finalised its nominations for opposition leaders in both the National Assembly and Senate after securing approval from party founder Imran Khan.

PPP walks out of National Assembly amid escalating tensions with PML-N

Tensions between PPP and PML-N escalate as PPP lawmakers walk out of National Assembly over Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz's remarks; Zardari summons emergency consultation.

Senate by-election on Oct 30 following Shibli Faraz's disqualification

According to an official notification, polling will take place on Oct 30 in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly building.

After NA, PTI members resign from Senate standing committees

Senator Azam Swati submits his resignation from five committees

Israeli attack on Qatar constitutes serious violation of UN Charter: Gilani

He termed it a blatant act of aggression aimed at sabotaging peace and stability in the region.

All set for Senate by-election at Punjab Assembly today

PML-N Rana Sanaullah, PTI Salma Ejaz Chaudhry are contesting

Senate chairman approves promotions of Senate Secretariat's officers

Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the promotions of senior officers serving in Senate Secretariat

Rana Sanaullah files nomination for Senate seat from Punjab

PML-N leader vows commitment to party, national stability pact

PML-N awards ticket to Rana Sanaullah for Senate by-poll

The seat falls vacant following the disqualification of PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhry

Gilani calls for dialogue to resolve political differences

Constructive dialogue among political parties is need of the hour: Yousaf Raza Gilani

Senate by-election for Punjab seat set for Sept 9

Nomination papers can be submitted from August 19 to 20

Senate lauds Power Division for reducing Rs191bn loss

Acknowledges its recent achievements

Senate to form parliamentary caucus for minorities

Move announced on National Minorities Day to strengthen representation and rights

PTI's Mashal Yousafzai wins Senate by-election in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Seat fell vacant after the resignation of Dr Sania Nishtar

KP senate by-election: CM–Opposition meeting fails, direct contest likely

The Senate seat will now see a direct contest between PTI and opposition candidates.

Senate by-poll in KP: PPP candidate withdraws; PTI fields Mashal Yousafzai

PPP candidate Raheela Bibi has withdrawn in favour of PML-N nominee

Five independent KP Senators join PTI

The lawmakers submitted their declarations of affiliation to PTI chairman

Senate condemns honour killing in Balochistan

Resolution calls for strict punishment and stronger protection for citizens under the law.

Eight newly elected senators from KP sworn in

Senate session held under Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani as newly elected members from KP

ECP rejects reports of pre-marked ballot papers in KP Senate elections

Commission clarified that ballot papers were provided to members strictly in accordance with law

Senate condemns Balochistan honour killing as lawmakers call for justice

They demanded swift and decisive action against the perpetrators and stressed the need for justice

Ruling coalition secures two-thirds majority in upper house following KP Senate elections

PPP emerges as the largest party in the Senate with 26 seats

PML-N's Hafiz Abdul Karim wins Senate seat from Punjab

To win, a candidate required 185 votes

KP Senate elections: PTI grabs 6 seats, opposition takes 5 under seat-sharing deal

The PTI government and the opposition jointly participated in the polls

Senate will resume its session today

The Senate Secretariat has issued a 42-point agenda for today’s session

By-election for vacant Senate seat from Punjab to be held today

The Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab will serve as the returning officer

CM Gandapur slams horse-trading, warns action against disgruntled party candidates

He remarked that horse-trading in political parties should rather be called "donkey-trading

Govt, opposition decide to contest KP Senate elections jointly

Both the ruling and opposition parties devised a joint strategy to ensure the victory

PTI chairman says no more talks with disgruntled members ahead of KP Senate elections

Barrister Gohar surprised over some sitting lawmakers supporting the candidates showing dissent

PTI to expel dissenting members ahead of KP senate elections

The party has made it clear that any member defying party decisions will face immediate consequences

PTI political committee approves unopposed senate election in KP

All candidates in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senate election will be elected unopposed.

PTI's political committee rejects idea of getting KP Senate seats unopposed

As many as 11 members opposed agreement that would lead to unopposed Senate elections

Govt, opposition reach agreement on KP Senate elections

PTI Chairman says official announcement to follow soon

Consensus nears on senate polls in KP as govt, opposition discuss 6/5 formula

Government representatives have demanded five general seats instead of four

ECP issues list of candidates for Punjab Senate by-election

The seat fell vacant following the death of Allama Sajid Mir

12-point agenda for today's Senate session released

The Senate will meet today (Tuesday) at the Parliament House at 4:00 pm

PPP, JUI-F likely to contest KP Senate election jointly

Senate session to convene tomorrow, with a 12-point agenda

ECP issues schedule for Senate elections in KP, Punjab

ECP announces new polling dates for Senate seats, including general, technocrat, women, Ulema

Chairman Senate, Iranian envoy discuss regional situation, bilateral ties

The Chairman Senate conveyed best wishes to the Supreme Leader and the people of Iran

Four-point agenda for today's Senate session released

The Senate will meet today (Saturday) at the Parliament House at 12:30pm.

PTI stages walk out in Senate over ministers' absence

Senate session disrupted as PTI protested

Senator Vawda urges end to trader arrests, calls for protection of businesses

Vawda also emphasises need for economic reform, climate-sensitive agriculture

Senate session to continue until June 20

Besides other business, the session would take up discussion on finance bill 2025-26.

Eight-point agenda for today's Senate session released

The Senate session will start at 6:00 pm at the Parliament House today (Tuesday)

Govt increases salaries of NA speaker, Senate chairman ahead of budget

The revised salaries will come into effect from January 1, 2025

Pakistan, UK discuss parliamentary, diplomatic ties

British High Commissioner Jane Marriott called on Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani in Islamabad

Senate by-election in Punjab postponed

Ongoing case concerning reserved seats in the Supreme Court became reason for postponement

CII declares child marriage ban bill un-Islamic

Council held meeting under chairmanship of Dr Allama Raghib Naeemi

Senate passes Child Marriage Bill unanimously despite opposition walkout

PPP's Sherry says many girls become mothers at 16 and often die during childbirth

Shibli Faraz criticises govt for excluding opposition from peace delegation

He said the biggest opposition party of this house has been sidelined

Senate chairman attends inaugural Mass of Pope Leo at Vatican

The ceremony marked the formal commencement of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy

Senators pay rich tribute to armed forces as nation observes Youm-e-Tashakur

PTI’s Ali Zafar said that the nation is proud of its valiant armed forces

Pakistan won't accept any breach of its sovereignty, says DPM Dar

He was speaking during the Senate session on Thursday

ECP announces polling for Senate seat left vacant following Sajid Mir's demise

Nomination papers can be submitted between May 14 and 15 while polling will be held on May 29

Senate chairman reaches Moscow to hold talks with Russian leadership

The visit is aimed at strengthening parliamentary ties

India trying to divert world's attention from real issue of Kashmir: Gilani

Gilani said Pakistan is a peaceful country and ready for fair investigation into Pahalgam incident.

Former caretaker PM Kakar, Punjab CM Maryam discuss matters of mutual interest

CM said youth were empowered through education, IT training, internship

President summons Senate session on April 22

According to sources, important legislation, national issues will be discussed in the session.

Gilani nominated as founding chairman of ISC

The decision to this effect was made during Gilani’s highly productive visit to Malaysia

Senate chairman accepts Dr Sania Nishtar's resignation

Dr Sania Nishtar had resigned from Senate on Oct 30, 2024

President calls for political stability, social justice amid opposition ruckus at joint session

The opposition raised slogans when the president started speaking

Senate passes resolution demanding women's access to legal rights

The resolution was moved by Sherry Rehman on the eve of Women’s Day

Aon Abbas Bappi vows loyalty to Imran Khan after production order compliance

He met Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani and expressed gratitude for issuing production order

President Zardari summons Senate session today

The Senate Secretariat has issued a 14-point agenda for session

Faisal Vawda unveils evidence of Rs60b maritime scandal

A defaulter company was given undue concessions, accused Vawda

25-point agenda for today's Senate session

The Senate secretariat has issued a 25-point agenda for today’s session.

Pakistan desires to strengthen bilateral ties with Azerbaijan: Gilani

A parliamentary delegation meets President of Azerbaijan in Baku

Senate and National Assembly sessions to be held today

National Assembly session is set to begin at 5 PM, featuring a 17-point agenda

Senate passes PECA, Digital Nation bills amid uproar by opposition, walkout by journalists

The bills will be sent to President Asif Ali Zardari for presidential assent

14-point agenda for today's Senate session released

The Senate session will start at 11:30am at the Parliament House

PECA is a draconian law, says Barrister Ali Zafar

PTI wasn’t allowed to speak on the bill during the Senate session

Senate session to be held today

According to sources, the Senate secretariat has issued a 16-point agenda for today’s session

Over 23,000 Pakistani held in foreign jails, reveals foreign ministry

Saudi Arabia topped the list with 12,156 Pakistani prisoners

Gilani calls for aligning curriculum with evolving needs of job market

Senate chairman said the future of country lies in the hands of youth

Shibli Faraz decries violation of Ejaz Chaudhry's production order

Matter of non-compliance will now be referred to Privilege Committee

Senate session to be held today

The Senate secretariat has issued a 13-point agenda for today’s session.

Production orders for incarcerated Senator Ejaz Chaudhry issued

The senator has been in prison for over 18 months

President summons Senate session on Jan 14

The president summoned Senate session under Article 54 (1) of the Constitution of Pakistan.

Peshawar High Court seeks ECP response over delay in Senate Elections

ECP is granted two weeks to submit their response

NA, Senate sessions to resume separately today

Both the Houses will take up matters of national and international importance

PTI ready to hold talks with everyone: Omar Ayub

He was talking to media in Islamabad on Thursday

Justice delayed is justice denied: Senate Chairman

Technology may be used to ensure timely justice: Gilani

Siddiqui briefs PM on parliamentary party's performance in Senate

Siddiqui briefed PM regarding the performance of parliamentary party in Senate

Acting president Gilani endorses five-year tenure of service chiefs

Bills related to tenure of services chiefs were moved by Khawaja Asif

NA speaker finalises MPs for Judicial Commission of Pakistan

The NA speaker sent the names for the 13-member JCP to the Supreme Court

Senate session to be held today

The Senate secretariat has issued a 23-point agenda for today’s session

Imran Khan endorses Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz for judicial commission

JCP would nominate judges for high courts, Supreme Court, Federal Sharia Court

PTI leader Sania Nishtar tenders resignation from Senate seat

She is expected to join an international organisation

NA speaker seeks names for judicial commission

Four MPs from NA and Senate would be the members of the judicial commission

Speaker of Russian Assembly to address Senate today

The Senate will meet at 4pm for which the secretariat has issued a five-point agenda

Akhtar Mengal booked under terror charges

A case was registered against BNP chief on the complaint of Senate’s joint secretary

PPP names three MPs for parliamentary committee to appoint CJP

The party nominated Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Naveed Qamar and Farooq H. Naik

PTI announces boycott of constitutional amendment voting

PTI’s political committee decided not to participate in a highly controversial and amendment process

Senate session underway amid attempts to bring consensus on constitutional amendment

A nine-point NA agenda does not currently include the constitutional amendment

Various bills to be presented in National Assembly, Senate today

Notably, there is no constitutional amendment bill included in the agenda

Gilani calls for stronger economic ties with regional partners

The Senate chairman was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad

Reference against PTI Senator Abro forwarded to ECP

Senator faces allegations of faking his credentials

54 proposals in constitutional amendment package revealed

There is a proposed amendment to extend the retirement age of judges by three years

Constitutional amendment in limbo as govt again postpones cabinet meeting

National Assembly is expected to take up routine three-point agenda

Senate session postponed sans agenda

The Senate session was called by the chairman to meet on Monday (September 16) at 12:30 hours.

Govt delegation meets Fazl to get support for 'constitutional package'

Govt delegation calls on JUI-F's Fazl again to get support for 'constitutional package'

Parliament's special committee session on constitutional amendment, judicial reforms called today

Committee is set to create consensus between government and opposition

Deputy PM calls for joint efforts to improve justice system

Around 60,000 cases are pending before the Supreme Court: Ishaq Dar

Speculations are rife as govt bent on tabling constitutional amendment bill in NA, Senate

Govt needs 224 votes in NA and 64 in Senate to approve the key bill

Making laws is parliament's job; bill will pass only if numbers are secured: Senate chairman

Decision to support or oppose would be made once details are available: Gilani

PTI Senator Falak Naz suspended over indecent remarks

Senator Naz used offensive words during Senator Vawda's speech