Senate Standing Committee
Senate Committee Slams PTA Over Nationwide Mobile Service Outages & Diesel Theft
Mobile phone users across Pakistan are still facing severe network disruptions as skyrocketing diesel prices and supply chain hurdles cripple internet services. The Pakistan Telecommunication…
Senate Committee Accuses X of Bias: PTA Reveals Dismal 27% Compliance Rate
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication exposed major rifts between Pakistani regulators and global tech giants, especially X, today. Chaired by Senator Palwasha…
Senate Committee Gives 1-Month Ultimatum for Telecom Competition Rules After 8-Year Delay
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication has officially issued a strict one-month deadline to finalize the Telecom Competition Rules. This decisive ultimatum arrives…
Senate Committee Exposes Trillions Hidden in Private Bank Accounts
The Senate Standing Committee on finance has revealed that two trillion rupees belonging to state-owned enterprises are currently beyond direct government control and oversight. One…
Banks Charging Rs 3.40 Per SMS Alert, Senate Committee Questions Pricing Practices
Senate Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Saleem Mandviwalla, examined the cost of SMS transaction alerts, which are mandatory under regulations by the State Bank…
Senate Committee to Probe Additional Charges by Banks, Telecom Operators
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue is set to examine additional charges levied on customers by banks and telecom companies in a crucial…
SECP Commissioners Accused of Unauthorised Salary Increments & Fund Misuse
Lawmakers recently leveled serious allegations against the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). They accused SECP commissioners of awarding themselves significant salary increments without…
Standing Committee Flags Alarming Gaps in HIV Treatment and Private Healthcare Oversight
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
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
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
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
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
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…
