Standing Committee Flags Alarming Gaps in HIV Treatment and Private Healthcare Oversight

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination has voiced serious concern over Pakistan’s rising HIV cases, weak oversight of private…

Senate Committee Seeks Faster Privatization, Calls for Airport Upgrades

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 4 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Privatization on Tuesday reviewed budget utilization for the past six months and discussed key developments related to privatization and outsourcing,…

ASF Seizes PKR 655 Billion as Senate Committee Inspects Islamabad Airport’s Security

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 6 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Defence conducted a thorough inspection of Islamabad International Airport today to review passenger facilities, security measures, and overall operational readiness.…

Senate Committee Questions Minister’s Absence, Flags Irregularities in Solar Project, and Corruption Risks

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 5 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday raised strong objections over the continued absence of the Minister for Economic Affairs and discussed serious…

Senate Committee Approves PECA Amendments, Raises Alarm Over Law and Order and Data Security

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control on Monday approved amendments to (PECA) The Prevention of Electronic Crime Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, while…

Senate Grills PTCL: Chairman Bags $8,000 & Directors Get $5,000 Per Meeting

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A massive financial controversy erupted during the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom’s recent session. The committee scrutinised the perks and privileges enjoyed by…

Senate Committee Summons IT Ministry Over Former Pak Data Com CEO Allegations

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom convened a session to examine allegations of misconduct raised by Brigadier (Rtd) Zulfiqar, former CEO of Pak…

Senate Orders Recovery of Rs. 2bn in Dasu Grid Scandal

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has exposed severe negligence in the nation’s power sector. Senator Saifullah Abro chaired the meeting to review multilateral-funded…

PTA Unveils 15-Year VPN License Framework & USF Targets Highway Internet Black Spots

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a crucial briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom today, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) officially laid out the modus operandi…

Senate Committee Slams Islamabad ‘Digital Survey App’ Over Privacy Risks

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom raised serious alarms today regarding the digital household survey currently underway in Islamabad. During a heated session,…

Senate Committee Grills NCCIA Over Ducky Bhai Extortion Scandal

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication is convening today, December 9, 2025, at the Parliament Lodges, Islamabad. The agenda covers routine briefings,…

Two-Month Countdown to 5G Begins: IT Minister Defends Rising Mobile Package Rates

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A crucial meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom took place today. Senator Palwasha Khan chaired the session. The committee focused on…

MoITT Admit Helplessness Over Internet Blackouts: Hands Are Tied

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A fierce debate erupted today in the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom. The clash highlighted a growing power struggle between digital connectivity goals…

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