Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
27th Amendment govt enjoys majority yet couldn’t evolve consensus, says Bilawal
Fiaz Chaudhry ISLAMABAD, NOV 12 /DNA/ – Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said that while the government enjoys a clear majority in Parliament, it was unfortunate that consensus could not be developed on the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, Bilawal emphasized that the PPP and the coalition government remain fully committed to the Charter of Democracy and to strengthening the parliamentary system in line with constitutional principles. Bilawal said that the proposed 27th Amendment includes significantRead More
Ayaz meets Deputy Speaker Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran
ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (APP/DNA): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq met with the Deputy speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Nikzad, and his accompanying parliamentary delegation at the Parliament House in Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on Pakistan Iran ties, parliamentary cooperation, economic partnership and issues of mutual interest across various sectors.Ayaz Sadiq emphasized the need to further strengthen cooperation for ensuring regional stability and shared prosperity, said a news release here on Wednesday.He said that Pakistan andRead More
NA debates 27th Amendment as Tarar says bill can be tabled in Senate again if tweak required
ISLAMABAD, NOV 12: The National Assembly session resumed on Wednesday with the lower house expected to pass the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, tabled by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday. The proposed tweaks require a two-thirds majority in the 336-member National Assembly for passage. The ruling coalition appears well-positioned to secure the numbers, with the PML-N holding 125 seats, the PPP 74, MQM-P 22, PML-Q four, Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party four, and one seat each held by the PML-Z, Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), and National Peoples Party. The 59-clause amendment, passedRead More
Fragile Coexistence
By: Muhammad Asif Saddique This evening feels like a gentle knock on the door of winter. A cool breeze drifts through the air as I sit by the window of my office, watching the season slowly change. My thoughts wanderto the shifting weather, the passage of time, and the subtle transformations in people, their behavior, their ways of living, and the society around us. My heart yearns to speak, to pour the words of my thoughts onto the waiting heart of the page. So, I took up my pen toRead More
Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite US policy shift: IEA
PARIS, NOV 12 (AFP/APP):Renewable energy is still expanding faster than fossil fuels around the world despite policy changes in the United States, with oil demand possibly peaking “around 2030”, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. The Paris-based IEA presented different scenarios for the future of energy in its annual World Energy Outlook — the first since coming under fire from the government of US President Donald Trump over its oil forecasts. “The pace varies, but renewables grow faster than any other major energy source in all scenarios, led by solarRead More
ANP leader escapes life attempt in Swat blast
PESHAWAR, Nov 12 (APP/DNA): Awami National Party (ANP) leader, Mumtaz Ali Khan on Wednesday survived an attempt on his life when a roadside bomb exploded near his car in Shakardara area of Matta, Swat, police informed. According to police, no casualties were reported in the explosion. The blast occurred near the vehicle of former PK-9 ANP candidate Mumtaz Ali Khan, causing partial damage to the car. Police said Mumtaz Khan was on his way to attend a funeral when the explosive device, planted about 300 feet from his house, detonated.Read More