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MPs Can Cross Vote On Major Issues, Rules Pakistan Supreme Court
Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that lawmakers can vote separately from their parties on major issues, allowing parliamentary horse-trading as the government tries to rally support for constitutional reform.
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"Such A Case...": Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto Breaks Silence On Murder Row Involving Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib, 37, who lost his job as a lawmaker for Hasina's Awami League party when parliament was dissolved, is "a big asset of our country," said Shanto in a post on Facebook late Monday.
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Bangladesh Allows Ousted MP Cricketer From Sheikh Hasina's Party To Play Test Series In Pakistan
Shakib Al Hasan, a former Bangladesh captain, took office in January as a lawmaker for ousted ex-premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party after elections
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"India Landed On Moon, While We...": Pakistani Lawmaker In Viral Speech
Pakistani lawmaker Syed Mustafa Kamal drew a comparison between India's achievements and the precarious situation in Karachi, by mentioning India's moon landing mission.
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Imran Khan's Party-Backed Lawmakers Denied Reserved Seats In Pak Parliament
Pakistan's election commission on Monday blocked lawmakers loyal to jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan from taking a share of parliamentary seats reserved for women and minorities, after a poll marred by rigging claims.
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Pakistan Parliament Elects Speaker Amid Protests By Imran Khan's Supporters
Pakistan's new parliament elected a speaker on Friday, despite protests from lawmakers loyal to jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan three weeks after an election they claim was brazenly rigged.
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Three-Time Ex Pak PM Nawaz Sharif Takes Oath As Ordinary Lawmaker In Assembly
Three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday took oath as an ordinary lawmaker in the 16th session of Pakistan's National Assembly, days after giving up his bid to lead the country for a record fourth time.
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Amid Poll Rigging Allegations, Pak's Newly Elected Parliament Takes Oath
Lawmakers were sworn in during the first sitting of Pakistan's new parliament Thursday, three weeks after an election marred by widespread allegations of rigging.
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In Relief For Nawaz Sharif, Pak MPs' Lifetime Disqualification Cancelled
Pakistan's Supreme Court quashed the lifetime disqualification for lawmakers, ruling that parliamentarians would be barred from holding office for five years, in a major relief to leading politicians, including former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif
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Petition Against Ex-Pak PMs Including Nawaz Sharif In Graft Case Dismissed
A court in Pakistan on Friday dismissed a petition seeking disclosure of Toshakhana gifts (received from heads of the states) against all former premiers, including Nawaz Sharif and former lawmakers, and not just Imran Khan.
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Pak Passes Law That Paves Way For Exiled Ex PM Nawaz Sharif's Return
Pakistan's national assembly has passed legislation limiting how long lawmakers can be disqualified from office, a state spokesman said Tuesday, paving the way for exiled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's return to politics.
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Pak Law In The Making That May Pave Way For Nawaz Sharif's Return
Pakistan's National Assembly on Sunday passed a bill to limit the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers to five years, possibly paving the way for the return of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from London to resume active politics.
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16 Activists Of Imran Khan's Party Handed To Military Over Army HQ Attack
In a first, 16 activists of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, including a former lawmaker, were handed over to the military authorities on Thursday for their trial under the stringent Army Act and the Official Secrets Act.
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Pak Lawmakers Blame Imran Khan's Party For Rise In Terror Attacks
The lawmakers from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) on Wednesday came down heavily on the previous Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regime over its counter-terror policy, the Dawn reported.
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Imran Khan Party's 44 Lawmakers To Withdraw Resignation From Pak Parliament
Forty-four lawmakers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have decided to withdraw their resignations from Pakistan's National Assembly, PTI General Secretary Asad Umar announced in a tweet on Monday.
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MPs Can Cross Vote On Major Issues, Rules Pakistan Supreme Court
Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that lawmakers can vote separately from their parties on major issues, allowing parliamentary horse-trading as the government tries to rally support for constitutional reform.
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"Such A Case...": Bangladesh Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto Breaks Silence On Murder Row Involving Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib, 37, who lost his job as a lawmaker for Hasina's Awami League party when parliament was dissolved, is "a big asset of our country," said Shanto in a post on Facebook late Monday.
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Bangladesh Allows Ousted MP Cricketer From Sheikh Hasina's Party To Play Test Series In Pakistan
Shakib Al Hasan, a former Bangladesh captain, took office in January as a lawmaker for ousted ex-premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party after elections
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"India Landed On Moon, While We...": Pakistani Lawmaker In Viral Speech
Pakistani lawmaker Syed Mustafa Kamal drew a comparison between India's achievements and the precarious situation in Karachi, by mentioning India's moon landing mission.
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Imran Khan's Party-Backed Lawmakers Denied Reserved Seats In Pak Parliament
Pakistan's election commission on Monday blocked lawmakers loyal to jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan from taking a share of parliamentary seats reserved for women and minorities, after a poll marred by rigging claims.
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Pakistan Parliament Elects Speaker Amid Protests By Imran Khan's Supporters
Pakistan's new parliament elected a speaker on Friday, despite protests from lawmakers loyal to jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan three weeks after an election they claim was brazenly rigged.
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Three-Time Ex Pak PM Nawaz Sharif Takes Oath As Ordinary Lawmaker In Assembly
Three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday took oath as an ordinary lawmaker in the 16th session of Pakistan's National Assembly, days after giving up his bid to lead the country for a record fourth time.
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Amid Poll Rigging Allegations, Pak's Newly Elected Parliament Takes Oath
Lawmakers were sworn in during the first sitting of Pakistan's new parliament Thursday, three weeks after an election marred by widespread allegations of rigging.
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In Relief For Nawaz Sharif, Pak MPs' Lifetime Disqualification Cancelled
Pakistan's Supreme Court quashed the lifetime disqualification for lawmakers, ruling that parliamentarians would be barred from holding office for five years, in a major relief to leading politicians, including former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif
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Petition Against Ex-Pak PMs Including Nawaz Sharif In Graft Case Dismissed
A court in Pakistan on Friday dismissed a petition seeking disclosure of Toshakhana gifts (received from heads of the states) against all former premiers, including Nawaz Sharif and former lawmakers, and not just Imran Khan.
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Pak Passes Law That Paves Way For Exiled Ex PM Nawaz Sharif's Return
Pakistan's national assembly has passed legislation limiting how long lawmakers can be disqualified from office, a state spokesman said Tuesday, paving the way for exiled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's return to politics.
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Pak Law In The Making That May Pave Way For Nawaz Sharif's Return
Pakistan's National Assembly on Sunday passed a bill to limit the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers to five years, possibly paving the way for the return of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from London to resume active politics.
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16 Activists Of Imran Khan's Party Handed To Military Over Army HQ Attack
In a first, 16 activists of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, including a former lawmaker, were handed over to the military authorities on Thursday for their trial under the stringent Army Act and the Official Secrets Act.
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Pak Lawmakers Blame Imran Khan's Party For Rise In Terror Attacks
The lawmakers from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) on Wednesday came down heavily on the previous Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regime over its counter-terror policy, the Dawn reported.
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Imran Khan Party's 44 Lawmakers To Withdraw Resignation From Pak Parliament
Forty-four lawmakers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have decided to withdraw their resignations from Pakistan's National Assembly, PTI General Secretary Asad Umar announced in a tweet on Monday.
