The sources say that Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has demanded two ministries besides the office of Deputy Chairman Senate for law minister Farogh Nasim.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz has made this announcement.

Minister for Industries Hammad Azhar says that the State Bank of Pakistan had for exchange reserves of 12 to 13 billion dollars. He stated that the reserves increased due to improvement in exports and remittances.

Party Spokesperson Maryam Aurangzeb says there is no grief bigger than the death of one’s mother, therefore, Shehbaz Sharif and Hazma Shehbaz should have been released till now over sad demise of Begum Shamim Akhtar.

Senator Sajjad Toor tabled Anti-terrorism bill before the Senate for which 34 votes were cast against the bill while 31 senators supported the bill after Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani ordered voting on demand of the opposition.

Responding to a point of order raised by PPP Leader Sherry Rehman, Leader of the House Dr. Shahzad Waseem said the process of accountability will continue without any discrimination as everyone is equal in the eyes of the law.

President Arif Alvi says Pakistan has reached the tipping point where improvements are being witnessed in various areas, adding that Pakistan is transforming and it has the strength and resilience to become a great nation.

Fawad Chaudhary who is Federal Minister for Science and Technology says scientists and virology experts should brief the lawmakers before the parliament sessions.

The Senate session was called on requisition of the opposition to discuss the government’s policy to contain Coronavirus in the country.

Minister for Religious Affairs Dr. Noorul Haq Qadri led Salat-ut-Tauba at President House.