Senate approves bill for lifetime blue passports for lawmakers
Most outlets reported that the Senate passed a bill granting lifetime blue passports to sitting and retired lawmakers, including those who did not serve a full term. Dawn and Daily Times emphasized the provision allowing ex-lawmakers with incomplete terms to qualify, while Geo News also noted the bill still requires approval from the National Assembly and mentioned the cancellation of 30,000 blue passports. Propakistani and 24 News HD focused more broadly on the approval and the parity with National Assembly members.
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Senate approves bill seeking blue passports for ex-lawmakers
The Senate on Monday passed a bill that sought to allow former lawmakers to have blue passports even if they had not served a full term in the National Assembly (NA) or Senate. In the same sitting, the House rejected a bill seeking to allow the issuance of blue passports to dependent children under the […]
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Senate passes bill allowing ex-lawmakers to keep blue passports without completing full term
Blue passports issued by the Government of Pakistan. — APP/FileBill still requires National Assembly approval before becoming law.30,000 blue passports cancelled, cutting total from 75,000 to 45,000.Minister for tighter controls, saying “respect not built via blue...
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Senators to Get Lifetime Blue Passports
The Senate has approved a bill granting lifetime blue passports to serving and retired senators. This is the same privilege… Read More
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Senate approves bill seeking blue passports for ex-lawmakers with incomplete term
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday passed a bill that sought to allow former lawmakers to have blue passports even if they had not served a full term in the National Assembly (NA) or Senate. In the same sitting, the House rejected a bill seeking to allow the issuance of blue passports to dependent children under the age of 28 of ex-members of Parliament. Official blue passports are issued to key c...
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Senate okays lifetime blue passport for senators
The Senate has approved a bill to grant lifetime blue passports to sitting and retired Senate members, bringing them in line with members of the National Assembly, 24NewsHD TV reported on Monday.
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