The PTI dissident who is considered close friend of Imran Khan has now been appointed as advisor to PM Shehbaz Sharif.

Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani administered the oath to 31 federal ministers and three state ministers at President House in capital Islamabad.

President Arif Alvi says international media and delegations should be allowed to visit the occupied territory to document the Indian atrocities.

Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari tells the house during question hour that at present the legal aid is being provided through pro bono lawyers but the financial and funds rules of the Authority have been sent to the Finance Division for approval.

The bill laid by Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, aimed at provision of necessary operational and financial autonomy to the State Bank to enhance transparency and strengthening accountability.   

The sources say that Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani has accepted the resignation of Ayub Afridi.

Islamabad High Court which had earlier reserved the verdict has held that petition challenging Senate Chairman’s election is not maintainable.

PPP leader Senator Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani has asked the court to suspend notification of re-election of Sadiq Sanjrani as Senate Chairman and restrain him from serving on this portfolio this final decision on his petition.