National Assembly Committee Defers ICT Condominium Bill Over Officials’ Absence

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Housing and Works has deferred consideration of the Islamabad Capital Territory Condominium (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026,…

NA Standing Committee Demands Transparency in Private School Fee Hike

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training has expressed serious concerns over the recent increase in private school fees, calling for…

National Assembly Panel Postpones Debate on Heavy Mobile Phone Taxes

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance in Pakistan witnessed strong criticism today over the heavy taxes imposed on mobile phones imported…

Good News for Pakistanis Holding Job Visas as Government Orders New Protector Offices

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has directed authorities to open new Protector Offices for job visa holders before…

Pakistan to Review High Smartphone Taxes via Parliamentary Committee, Lawmaker Says

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A growing outcry over high taxes on smartphones and mobile device registrations has prompted the government to promise action, with lawmaker Qasim Gilani saying a…

National Assembly Passes Asaan Karobar Bill 2025 to Boost Business Ease

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the Asaan Karobar Bill 2025, a landmark legislation aimed at simplifying business regulations, attracting foreign investment, and enhancing…

Tensions Rise as IT Committee Questions PTCL-Etisalat Property Deal

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, chaired by Aminul Haque, was held today. The session focused on the sale…

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