Stories by Nadir Guramani

MNA Noor Alam Khan says bureaucrats should also be barred from holding dual nationality

“If dual nationality is to be allowed, then parliamentarians and military personnel should also be given this right,” he says.

Published 26 Jan, 2026 08:10pm

‘Not possible without officials’ involvement’: PML-N senator on theft of Pakistanis’ data

Afnanullah Khan claims involvement of Nadra, Passport and Immigration department officials; passports DG says probe conducted, some officials also removed.

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:35pm

Arif Habib sees PIA privatisation creating more jobs in airline

Says number of airline staff is "reasonable"; confirms Fauji Fertiliser to be a shareholder of PIA.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 12:27pm

Heated argument over road project between Aleem Khan, Palwasha Khan mars Senate standing committee session

PPP senator asks if road project benefited private housing society in Lahore; communication minister says he will not tolerate “allegations”.

Updated 19 Dec, 2025 08:46pm

PM forms committee to probe frequent offloading of travellers

Minister says panel will investigate incidents of travellers with valid documents turned away at airports

Published 16 Dec, 2025 07:02am

Overseas minister says PM Shehbaz has taken notice of passengers being offloaded at airports, committee formed

Minister notes passengers being offloaded despite having complete documentation; committee to meet this week, he says.

Updated 15 Dec, 2025 05:40pm

Senator alleges ‘corruption of billions of rupees’ in attestation of documents at Foreign Office

Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs decides to raise the matter with FO; senator calls for digitisation of attestation process.

Updated 13 Dec, 2025 11:24am

‘Indifference’ of X over Imran’s tweets irks govt

ISLAMABAD: The government might consider banning social media platforms if they did not cooperate with the...

Published 12 Dec, 2025 05:57am

Govt may ban ‘uncooperative’ social media platforms: state minister

Barrister Aqeel Malik says X is cooperating the least with authorities and has “double standards”.

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 03:02am

Choosing NA opposition leader prerogative of parliamentarians, not speaker’s: Naveed Qamar

Says whoever has majority among opposition members will make decision.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 02:39pm

‘Holding office in all respects’: Law minister says CDF notification to be issued; official processes under way

Expects process to be completed upon PM's return to Pakistan.

Updated 02 Dec, 2025 07:12am

FO rejects ‘baseless’ apprehensions of UN rights chief about 27th Amendment

Legislation, amendments remain "exclusive domain" of Pakistan's elected representatives, says statement.

Published 30 Nov, 2025 10:30am

Govt, PTI leaders dismiss reports of Imran’s ill health, transfer to high-security prison facility

PM's aide shoots down reports of transfer from Adiala jail; Kasim Khan demands "proof of life".

Updated 28 Nov, 2025 07:47am

Human rights minister assures EU mission of commitment to GSP Plus

Delegation highlights “certain areas for further attention” regarding human rights in the country and key issues requiring government action.

Published 27 Nov, 2025 07:22pm

UAE not issuing visas to Pakistanis, interior ministry official tells Senate body

Says Saudi Arabia, UAE “stopped short of imposing ban on Pakistani passports”; finance ministry outlines visa facilitation reforms shared by UAE envoy, according to which nearly 500 visas are processed at new centre.

Updated 30 Nov, 2025 04:50am

50pc of Afghans travelling abroad used Pakistani passports: senator

Senate committee told that practice of Afghans travelling with Pakistani passports stopped; condemns Justice Najafi's remarks in Noor Mukadam case, terms them "ridiculous".

Updated 28 Nov, 2025 09:24am

‘Pakistan needs to ‘do more’ ahead of GSP+ review’

• Enforced disappearances, rights, labour issues in focus as mission prepares report • New scheme likely to become effective

Published 20 Nov, 2025 05:17am

Pakistan needs to ‘do more’ on fulfilling GSP Plus conventions ahead of review, EU envoy says

Says the EU has already identified the main issues which it is asking Pakistan to address.

Updated 19 Nov, 2025 09:48pm

President gives assent to bill resetting army chief’s tenure after appointment as CDF

Also gives assent to Pakistan Air Force (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Bill 2025.

Updated 15 Nov, 2025 03:07pm

TTAP vows ‘vigorous protest’ for restoration of Constitution

Says the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments have "completely destroyed" the judiciary and limited the authority and existence of the Supreme Court.

Updated 18 Nov, 2025 12:52pm