Legislators
A leaked video has gone viral, featuring a senior National Assembly staff, Ifeoma, levelling explosive allegations against politicians in both chambers. Ifeoma, a level 17 director, claimed that lawmakers engage in corrupt practices, such as favoring certain individuals and institutions with state funds, and using their power to extort money
Chairpersons
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has endorsed Resolution No. 205/2025/QH15, paving the way for the People's Procuracy to initiate civil lawsuits in protection of vulnerable groups' rights and public interests. This new policy, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, aims to strengthen
Legislators
The Venezuelan ruling party's National Assembly has taken a rare diplomatic step by declaring the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, persona non grata, in response to his criticism of the Venezuelan government's human rights record. This move comes after Türk's office
Legislators
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reinstated 74 lawmakers after a Supreme Court verdict nullified their earlier de-seating. This move provides a significant boost to the ruling coalition's strength in national and provincial assemblies, following the top court's ruling on June 27 that directed the
Legislators
Nepalese lawmakers from the ruling and opposition parties are criticizing the Federal Civil Service Bill passed by the House of Representatives, citing the insertion of a clause that exempts chief secretaries, secretaries, and joint secretaries from a two-year cooling-off period. The bill, aimed at preventing conflict of interests, was initially
Legislators
The Peshawar High Court has halted the swearing-in of newly selected members on reserved seats in the National Assembly and provincial assemblies, citing serious objections regarding the allocation of reserved seats by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). A two-member bench, comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Dr Khurshid
Chairpersons
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man spoke at a ceremony on June 30, announcing the reorganisation of Can Tho city, Soc Trang province, and Hau Giang province into the new administrative unit of Can Tho city. The merger brings together 103 commune-level administrative units, including 31 wards and 72 communes.
Public finance
Pakistan's Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, expressed gratitude to the National Assembly members from both the government and opposition for their active participation in the federal budget process for the fiscal year 2025-26. The minister stated that the contributions and constructive feedback from both sides played a vital
Legislators
The National Assembly recently adopted the report of the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests regarding non-disclosures of members' interests for 2024. The committee found eight Members of Parliament (MPs) to be in breach of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members' Interests for
Legislators
The National Assembly in South Africa has adopted the report of the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests on the non-disclosures of members' interests for 2024. The committee found eight Members of Parliament in breach of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members' Interests
Legislators
As the 12th Parliament of Tanzania comes to a close after five years, Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Tulia Ackson, has expressed her gratitude to Members of Parliament for their unwavering support and cooperation throughout her tenure. Dr Ackson commended the MPs for their active engagement with citizens'
Public finance
The National Assembly is set to begin a session at 11:00 a.m. today, with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presenting the Finance Bill for the fiscal year 2025-26. This is a mandatory step in the federal budget process, allowing the government to implement its financial plans starting July 1.
