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NA approves all 59 clauses of 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill

NA approves all 59 clauses of 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill

ISLAMABAD, NOV 12: The National Assembly on Wednesday approved all 59 clauses of the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill amid the opposition’s boycott, completing the clause-by-clause voting process. The Bill has been approved in the Lower House, two days after the Senate approved the key legislation, which seeks major judicial and military reforms. Following the conclusion of clause-by-clause voting, the lower house of parliament now began voting by division on the amendment bill. The government introduced eight new amendments to the bill. The proposed changes include the removal of four clausesRead More


Gilani stresses just solution to Palestine issue

Gilani stresses just solution to Palestine issue

ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 (DNA): Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that a just and lasting solution to the Palestine issue is essential for sustainable peace in the Middle East. He reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue its political, diplomatic, and moral support to the Palestinian people. The Chairman Senate expressed these views during a meeting with Palestinian Speaker Rawhi Fatooh on the sidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC) in Islamabad on Wednesday. Gilani lauded the courage and resilience of the Palestinian people, terming their struggle a beacon ofRead More


Pakistan women publishers seek government ad payment arrears

Pakistan women publishers seek government ad payment arrears

KARACHI, NOV 12 /DNA/ – A delegation of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), led by Chairperson of the Women Publishing Committee and Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Monthly Dastak, Fauzia Shaheen, called on Director General, Press and Information Department (PID), Iram Tanveer in her office yesterday. The delegation comprised Zahida Abbasi, Editor-in-Chief of Daily Nau Sijj, Karachi, and Haseena Jatoi, Editor-in-Chief of Daily Moomal, Karachi. During the meeting, the delegation discussed various issues confronting the print media sector and Urdu journals, particularly those related to the fair distribution of governmentRead More


Court of arbitration issues clarifications on Pak’s request in Indus Waters Treaty case

Court of arbitration issues clarifications on Pak's request in Indus Waters Treaty case

ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – In a significant development in the ongoing arbitration between Pakistan and India under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), the Court of Arbitration has issued a decision providing clarifications on its recent landmark ruling. According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, Pakistan has taken note of the Court’s recent Decision, which offers “helpful clarification on certain aspects of the Court’s ‘Award on Issues of General Interpretation of the Indus Waters Treaty’.” The referenced Award, published on August 8, 2025, addressedRead More


Dar values UAE delegate’s participation at parliament conference

Dar values UAE delegate's participation at parliament conference

ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 met Mr. Ahmed Mir Hashim Khoori, Member of the Federal National Council of the UAE, on sidelines of #InterParliamentarySpeakersConference 2025. The DPM/FM appreciated Mr. Khoori’s participation and the positive momentum in Pakistan–UAE fraternal relations, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.


F-8 Markaz to become a model business centre: ICCI

F-8 Markaz to become a model business centre: ICCI

ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has reaffirmed the Chamber’s firm commitment to transform all business centres of the federal capital into model business hubs through concerted efforts and active collaboration with relevant authorities. He said the Chamber is focused on addressing key issues, including encroachments, security, structural upgradation, parking, cleanliness, sewage, and street lighting, to create a modern and business-friendly environment in Islamabad. He expressed these views while addressing a large delegation of the Traders Welfare Association (TWA) F-8Read More