The Russian flag flies outside the Embassy of Russia in Washington, on February 24, 2022. (AP Photo)A radical measure such as stripping citizenship is unlikely to take effect without President Vladimir Putin’s approvalAFP Last Updated:April 12, 2022, 00:08 ISTFOLLOW US ON:The speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament demanded Monday that “traitors” opposed to Moscow’s…Continue Reading

National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser. — Radio Pakistan/FileAsad Qaiser seeks names of four members from both the leaders for the formation of parliamentary committee.The speaker has written these letters under powers assigned to him as per Article 224A-1 of the Constitution.The eight-member parliamentary committee will be formed by the NA speaker.ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National…Continue Reading

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces re-election bid

The 81-year-old Speaker, elected from San Francisco, is currently in her 18th term. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.   | Photo Credit: Reuters The 81-year-old Speaker, elected from San Francisco, is currently in her 18th term. With the fragile majority of the Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives under threat, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 81,…Continue Reading

Speaker urged to enforce discipline

Leaders in the Assembly cutting across political affiliations on Wednesday urged Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri to take tough steps to ensure that members adhere to norms related to discipline as well as rules while participating in debates in the House.The leaders expressed concern that the House had not taken up any constructive and quality debate…Continue Reading