Parliamentary committee on national security to meet on December 6
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has convened a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security on December 6 in which the central leaders of the parliamentary parties were invited to attend. According to details, a meeting of the
NA speaker says peace in Afghanistan is vital for region’s prosperity
SWABI: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser says peace in Afghanistan is vital for the prosperity of the entire region. Addressing a function in Swabi on Sunday, he said Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan which will bring positive impact on the
Will conduct strict inquiry into unpleasant incident outside parliament lodges: Asad Qaiser
ISLAMABAD: Speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser has regretted the unpleasant incident that took place yesterday with the parliamentarians outside the parliament lodges. In a statement on Sunday, the Speaker said a strict probe will be conducted over the unpleasant
Will enhance scope of CPEC to Afghanistan: Asad Qaiser
PESHAWAR: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has said that Pakistan will enhance the scope of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan so as to connect Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the Central Asian countries. While addressing a conference titled, ‘The role
Asad Qaiser assures business community of resolving issues
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser has assured the businessmen that their issues would be resolved soon. Speaking at a ceremony organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Qaiser said he would call FBR officials and
BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal tests positive for coronavirus
QUETTA: Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) chief Akhtar Mengal has announced that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The BNP leader took to Twitter and wrote that he had interacted with him in the last few days should get
NA Speaker congratulates nation on Independence Day
ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri has congratulated the nation on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day. The speaker said that this a day of renewal of our commitments and reminds us the unforgettable
NA Speaker urges to strictly follow SOPs during session
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has urged all the members to strictly follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) during parliamentary sessions to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Speaker underlined the need while chairing a meeting of parliamentary leaders
Parliament doing utmost to control COVID-19 spread: Asad Qaiser
ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that the Parliament was playing its utmost role to control the spread of COVID-19 epidmic in the country. While chairing the meeting of parliamentary committee on the COVID-19 at Parliament House the
Asad Qaiser urges religious scholars to join fight against COVID-19
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Wednesday appealed to all the religious scholars to support the government in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Qaiser said authorities are in contact with the delegations
Pakistan to help neighbours benefit from CPEC: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Wednesday said Pakistan was ready to facilitate neighbouring countries so that they could benefit from projects of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Speaking as a chief guest at a seminar on “Role of
Saudi Shura Council chief calls for lifting of curfew in IOK
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Saudi Shura Council Dr Abdullah-ibne-Muhammad Al Sheikh has called for lifting of curfew and lockdown in Indian Occupied Kashmir at the earliest. Speaking to Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser along with delegation of Saudi Majlis-ash-Shura, he said
NA Speaker calls for ending violence against women
ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Wednesday said that gender equality is not possible without ending violence against women and girls in the society. Addressing a ceremony arranged by UN Women Pakistan in collaboration with the Women Parlimenatary Caucus
NA Speaker calls for protecting rights of specially-abled people
ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that specially-abled people possess immense potential and could play a vital role in the progress and development of the country if provided an enabling environment. He said that a parliamentary committee would
Pakistan will go to any extent in support of Kashmiris: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has urged the world parliaments to send their parliamentary delegations to Indian occupied Kashmir to see the blatant human rights violations there. Addressing a gathering outside the parliament house in connection with the Kashmir
Rabbani’s victory
Raza Rabbani is well-accomplished and independent-minded politician who needs no introduction. The former Chairman Senate and PPP senior leader has added another feather in his cap by being elected as an executive member of the prestigious Inter-Parliamentary Union. The victory
India’s illegal siege in IoK poses risk: Asad Qaiser
ISTANBUL: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser said that India’s illegal siege in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) has posed a grave risk to regional peace and security. Speaking at the 3rd Conference of Speakers of Parliaments on Countering Terrorism and Strengthening
NA Speaker meets Turkish President Erdogan
ISTANBUL: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser held an informal meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a reception hosted in honour of the participants of the 3rd Speakers Conference in Istanbul. The National Assembly Speaker complimented Turkish president his
National Assembly to issue passes for general visitors
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly will now be accessible for common people who will also be able to witness proceedings of parliament’s sessions. In this regard, Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Friday inaugurated the “Common Mans’ Gallery” in National Assembly
UAE should play its due role in Kashmir issue: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD: Asad Qaiser, Speaker National Assembly, has urged the United Arab Emirates to play its due role for resolution of Kashmir dispute. In the wake of recent atrocities and brutalities in Indian occupied Kashmir, the Speaker of National Assembly Asad