ISLAMABAD, December 16, 2016: The Senate consumed major part of sitting on Friday in debate on a Motion under Rule 218 about political prisoners, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Following are key observations of the proceedings during second (last) sitting of the 256th session requisitioned by the Opposition. Members’ Participation The Senate met […]

ISLAMABAD, December 15, 2016: The Senate on Thursday passed the Panama Papers Inquiries Bill 2016 with majority vote, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet. Following are key observations of the proceedings during first sitting of the 256th session. Members’ Participation The Senate met for four hours and nine minutes. The […]

Session Prorogued Sine Die ISLAMABAD, November 25, 2016: The Senate passed one government bill and adopted a resolution to thank Minister for Finance for his interest in raising the salary of parliamentarians, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet. Following are some key observations of the House business during 6th (last) […]

ISLAMABAD, November 24, 2016: The Senate transacted most of the agenda on Thursday and adopted the proposed amendments in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business during 5th sitting of its 255th session, reports Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet. Following are key observations of the proceedings:  Members’ Participation The […]

ISLAMABAD, November 23, 2016: The Senate on Wednesday rejected a motion with majority vote to extend the presentation period of committee report on the Panama Papers Inquiries Bill, 2016, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet. Twenty-three lawmakers voted against the motion while 15 Senators voted in favour of extending the […]