Senators of Pakistan

Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani paid tribute to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto at a seminar marking his 47th death anniversary, calling him a symbol of democracy, public empowerment, and the architect of the 1973 Constitution. #ZulfikarAliBhutto #PPP #Democracy #1973Constitution

چیئرمین سینیٹ سید یوسف رضا گیلانی نے شہید ذوالفقار علی بھٹو کی 47ویں برسی پر انہیں خراجِ عقیدت پیش کرتے ہوئے پاکستان میں جمہوریت کے فروغ، 1973 کے آئین کی تشکیل اور قومی دفاع و عوامی حقوق کے لیے ان کی خدمات کو سراہا۔ #ZulfikarAliBhutto #PPP #Democracy #Pakistan #1973Co

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani paid tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 47th death anniversary, honoring his role in shaping Pakistan’s democracy, the 1973 Constitution, and strengthening national defense and people’s rights. #ZulfikarAliBhutto #PPP #Defense

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani met Romania’s Ambassador Dr. Dan Stoenescu in Islamabad; reaffirms Pakistan–Romania ties & cooperation in trade, culture, education & parliamentary diplomacy. 🇵🇰🇷🇴 #Romania #Diplomacy #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #PakistanRomaniaRelations

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the summoning of the Senate session on Tuesday, 7 April, at 3 PM.

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani attends prayer ceremony at #PakistanSweetHome Islamabad, for departed soul of Marvi Khurshid Malik, daughter of Senator Sherry Rehman; offers Fateha & condolences with bereaved family. #MarviKhurshidMalik #SherryRehman #Condolences

Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Senator Saifullah Abro, expresses concern as Pakistan’s public debt reached Rs. 81.4 trillion & reviews slow progress on key development & health projects. #SenateOfPakistan #PublicDebt #EconomicAffairs #PakistanEconomy

Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani meets NAB Chairman Lt. Gen (R) Nazir Ahmed, lauds anti-corruption efforts & Rs6 trillion recovery highlighted in #NAB Annual Report 2025; stresses #Transparency, #Accountability & strong institutions for #NationalProgress.

Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visited residence of Senator Sherry Rehman to offer condolences on sad demise of her daughter, prays for departed soul & strength for bereaved family in this moment of profound grief. #Condolences #SenateOfPakistan #PakistanPolitics

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani visits Embassy of Algeria in Islamabad to offer #condolences on the passing of former President Liamine Zéroual, paid tribute to his statesmanship & reaffirms strong, brotherly ties between Pakistan & Algeria. #PakistanAlgeria #Diplomacy

Senate Standing Committee on Finance & Revenue chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla reviews bank SMS charges, rising TELCO costs, unpaid budget honorariums, faculty salary issues & PU leather classification. #Senate #FinanceCommittee #BankCharges #TELCO #Pakistan

🇵🇰 Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani met newly elected leadership of District Bar Association Multan, congratulating Syeda Bushra Naqvi on becoming first woman President in Bar’s history; reaffirms support for rule of law, constitutional supremacy, and legal fraternity. #Multan #RuleOfLaw #LegalFraternity #Pakistan #Senate

Senate Standing Committee on #OverseasPakistanis & Human Resource Development, convened under the Chairmanship of Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro; Demands Answers over Decade-Long Delay of EOBI Board Reconstitution. #EOBI #OPF #Senate #Pakistan

Meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on #NationalHealth Services, Regulations & Coordination held under chairmanship of Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti; Body Calls for #Regulation of #PrivateMedicalSector, Urges to align Medical #AdmissionCriteria with Intl Standards.

A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce held under the chairpersonship of Senator Anusha Rahman; Panel Approves #ExpoCenter #Quetta Project; CM Balochistan Announces Second #ExpoFacility Near #Airport. #Commerce #Pakistan #Senate #Balochistan #Expo #Quetta

Meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on #Interior & #NarcoticsControl held under the convenorship of Senator Saifullah Abro; discusses #theft of 2,828 cartons of #cigarettes from the godowns of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Swabi and Mardan.

Meeting of Senate Standing Committee on #CabinetSecretariat was presided over by Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti; Raises Alarm Over Gas Cylinder Explosions, Questions Regulatory Failures and Demands Urgent Action. #Gas #CylinderExplosions #Pakistan #Action #Senate

🇵🇰 Chairman Senate Felicitates Newly Elected Prime Minister of Nepal 🇵🇰🤝🇳🇵 Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has extended his warm felicitations to the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balendra Shah, on assuming office. In his message, the Chairman Senate conveyed his best wishes for the Prime Minister’s success in leading Nepal towards sustained peace, stability, and socio-economic progress. He observed that the successful democratic transition reflects the enduring commitment of the people of Nepal to democratic values, institutional continuity, and representative governance. Chairman Gilani expressed confidence that Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s leadership will contribute meaningfully to strengthening democratic institutions and advancing responsive governance in Nepal. He noted that the emergence of forward-looking leadership is a positive development for the consolidation of democracy in the region. Highlighting the cordial and longstanding relations between Pakistan and Nepal, the Chairman Senate underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including parliamentary exchanges, regional collaboration, and people-to-people contacts. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening these ties in the spirit of mutual respect and shared aspirations. The Chairman Senate further expressed his best wishes for the Prime Minister’s success in his future endeavours and conveyed his hope for continued progress and prosperity for the people of Nepal. 🇵🇰🤝🇳🇵 @SenatePakistan @GovtofPakistan @ForeignOfficePk @MoIB_Official @PTVNewsOfficial #Nepal #Pakistan #پاکستان #NewPM #Diplomacy #Goodwill #Peace #Regional #Cooperation

🇵🇰 STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN SENATE OF PAKISTAN SYED YOUSUF RAZA GILANI ON THE OCCASION OF EARTH HOUR 2026🇵🇰 🇵🇰 The Senate of Pakistan joins the international community in observing Earth Hour on 28th March 2026, a global initiative that underscores the urgent need for collective action to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability. Pakistan stands among the countries most acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, accelerating glacial melt, and intensifying water stress present serious challenges that demand a cohesive and forward-looking national response. These imperatives call for strengthened policy integration, enhanced institutional accountability, and sustained public engagement. Earth Hour, though symbolic, serves as a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to safeguard the planet. It reinforces the need to transition towards sustainable consumption patterns, efficient energy use, and environmentally responsible practices across all sectors of society. The Senate of Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to advancing a robust legislative and oversight framework that prioritizes environmental protection, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Focused efforts continue to be directed towards improving environmental governance, conserving natural resources, promoting renewable energy solutions, and protecting vital ecosystems nationwide. Addressing climate change is not only a national priority but a profound intergenerational obligation. It necessitates close coordination between federal and provincial governments, as well as meaningful participation from civil society, the private sector, and citizens at large. On this occasion, I urge all citizens to reflect upon their role as stewards of the environment and to contribute actively towards building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Pakistan. The Senate of Pakistan remains resolute in its commitment to supporting policies and initiatives that protect our environment and ensure a resilient future for generations to come. 🌍 🌎 🇵🇰🇵🇰 #Earth #SavePlanet #Senate #Pakistan #Peace #SustainableLiving #EnvironmentProtection #Climate #پاکستان

🇵🇰 Senate chairman urges political unity, calls Pakistan’s mediation diplomatic success Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has urged all political parties to unite for sovereignty, integrity, democracy, and economic stability of the country, stressing the needy to avoid point scoring amid the current situation. He was speaking to the media after inaugurating the 11th three-day Pakistan Footwear Material and Machinery Show 2026 at the Expo Centre on Friday. He said Pakistan was playing the role of a mediator between Iran and the United States, and termed it a diplomatic success for the country. He noted that global attention was currently focused on Pakistan and expressed hope that the country would succeed in fostering reconciliation between the two nations. Responding to a question, Gilani said that the issue of releasing the PTI founder was a matter related to the judiciary. He stated that despite being a nuclear power, Pakistan demonstrated responsibility during the Pakistan-India conflict. To another query regarding the purchase of a Rs 90 million vehicle for the Senate chairman, he clarified that the car was acquired during the 2024-25 fiscal year in accordance with the law, along with other vehicles for Senate offices, and termed the criticism only propaganda. Earlier, addressing the ceremony, Yousaf Raza Gilani highlighted the growing importance and global potential of Pakistan’s footwear industry. He congratulated the Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers Association (PFMA) and the organising team for bringing together international and local stakeholders on one platform and appreciated the leadership of Rashid Islam and Ahmed Fawad Farooq in promoting industry's growth and partnerships. He said that the footwear sector plays a vital role in Pakistan’s manufacturing economy, supporting thousands of workers and businesses. He noted that Pakistan exports footwear to over 60 countries, generating around $176 million annually, reflecting increasing global confidence in Pakistani products. He further stated that Pakistan ranked the sixth largest footwear producing country in the world, which provided a strong base to expand its presence in international markets. He added that such exhibitions create opportunities for technology transfer, improved production practices, and long-term business collaborations. Reaffirming the Senate’s commitment, Gilani said that the upper house recognises the importance of a strong manufacturing sector and remains dedicated to promoting industrial growth, export diversification, investment facilitation, and employment generation. He stressed the need for coordination among Parliament, the executive, and industry to unlock the country’s economic potential. The Senate chairman also stressed the importance of investing in youth, noting that over 60 per cent of Pakistan’s population comprises young people. He urged industries to work closely with training institutions and universities to develop a skilled workforce. Concluding his address, he extended best wishes to the organisers and participants for a successful exhibition. Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers Association Chairman Rashid Islam, speaking at the event, said Pakistan was the sixth largest shoe-producing country in the world and holds vast potential for further growth. He added that the 11th edition of the exhibition reflected the confidence of local and international companies in Pakistan’s footwear industry. He said the exhibition provided a strong platform for global companies, trade organisations, and the local industry to build partnerships, explore business opportunities, and promote modern technology and innovation. He also urged the government to formally recognise the footwear industry as a key industrial sector and reduce customs duties on raw materials, particularly to facilitate exporters in competing in international markets.