Senate Standing Committee
Govt Plans New Cosmetics Law to Curb Smuggling
The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology has directed the Pakistan Cosmetics Manufacturers Association (PCMA) to register itself while reviewing the Pakistan General Cosmetics…
Senate Committee Probes Alleged Illegal Continuation of PIFD VC
The Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges on Monday demanded the complete record of the alleged illegal continuation of Pakistan Institute of Fashion…
Senate Panel Questions Toll Collections Despite Billions Paid by Citizens
The Senate Standing Committee on Communications on Monday questioned the shift from manual tolling to M-Tag systems and asked the National Highway Authority (NHA) for…
Why the Next Senate IT Committee Session Will Keep the Telecom Sector on Edge
On Monday, the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication will convene. The upcoming Senate IT Committee session agenda is heavy. Lawmakers will tackle…
Rs200 Billion a Year: Senate Panel Slams Bank SMS Fee Practices
Pakistani banks have been directed to immediately stop billing customers for text message alerts they never signed up for, following disclosures that the banking sector…
Rs 18,000 Bill for 202 Units Shocks Senate Standing Committee
The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has directed all power distribution companies to immediately correct unfair and inflated electricity bills, after members raised alarming…
PTA Pushes for Rs. 1,000 e-SIMs & Starlink Satellite Internet in Pakistan
The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat, chaired by Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan, discussed critical consumer technology policies today. The agenda heavily focused on e-SIM pricing, mobile…
PTA Chairman Admits Discovering Telecom Act Amendments Via Social Media
The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat just met under the chairmanship of Rana Mahmood-ul-Hassan. The session exposed severe regulatory disconnects and escalating tensions over…
Senate Committee Reviews EV Policy, Raises Concerns Over Charging Infrastructure and Pakistan Steel Mills
The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production on Friday reviewed the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy and the affairs of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM),…
PTA Reports Over 9,200 Telecom Infrastructure Theft Incidents in 11 Months
Pakistan’s telecom sector is facing an infrastructure crisis. Massive theft and persistent power load-shedding are actively threatening internet connectivity across the country. The Pakistan Telecommunication…
Cambridge Paper Leaks: Pakistan Warns CIE of Replacement as Senate Steps In
The Senate Standing Committee on Education recently tackled the ongoing Cambridge paper leaks scandal. During the meeting, top officials delivered stark warnings regarding the future…
Senate Committee Delays Telecom Amendment Bill 2026 Over Property Rights
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom has delayed the approval of the Telecommunication Re-organization (Amendment) Bill 2026. The lawmakers recently clashed over the…
Senate Committee Mandates Approval for Telecom Amendment Bill 2026
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom just convened to finalize critical industry legislation. Palwasha Khan chaired the crucial meeting. The primary agenda focused…
