A Senate subcommittee has ordered the immediate suspension of timber transit licenses in Gilgit-Baltistan until authorities complete a comprehensive physical verification of forest lessees and logging activities. The move is aimed at strengthening oversight, improving transparency, and ensuring sustainable forest management across the region. The directive was issued during a meeting of the Senate Sub-Committee […]
Senate Committee Approves Bill to Issue Blue Passports to Children of MNAs
The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has unanimously approved the Members of Parliament Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a proposal to issue blue passports to the dependent children of members of Parliament. The move is part of a broader amendment aimed at updating the benefits and privileges available to lawmakers. The bill was […]