Rulings of the Chair
The ruling of the Chair is a ruling which is a given by the Chairman on an issue raised in the House and referred to the Chairman. It is extremely important and as effective as the Rules of Procedure of the House.
Since Senate started functioning in 1973, Chairmen of the Upper House have given a considerable number of important rulings on various issues and questions raised during the proceedings of the House involving interpretation of constitutional provisions, Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Senate etc. These publications include those historic decisions and rulings extracted from the debates of Senate. They have been reproduced substantially along with relevant facts, contentions and arguments.
2021-2024
Seeking Leave of the House to Introduce a Constitution Amendment Bill
2018-2021
Issuance of Production Orders
Procedure regarding notice of a Motion for leave to move a Resolution for the removal from office of the Chairman or the Deputy Chairman
Promulgation of Ordinance and delay in Laying
Restriction on discussion in the Parliament regarding the conduct of Judges
Ruling of the Chair
2015-2018
Absence of Minister Concernced During The Question Hour
Absence of Ministers during the Senate Proceedings
Adjournment Motions
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March 2, 2016
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2
March 1, 2016
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3
February 11, 2016
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4
January 15, 2016
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5
January 14, 2016
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6
December 31, 2015
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7
December 31, 2015
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8
June 15, 2015
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9
June 11, 2015
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10
June 11, 2015
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11
June 8, 2015
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12
June 8, 2015
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13
May 14, 2015
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14
May 8, 2015
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15
May 5, 2015
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16
May 4, 2015
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April 14, 2015
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Barring A Minister from attending the Sitting of the House
Breach of Privilege of the Parliament
Budget Session
Calling Attention Notice
Complaint Statement Against A Sitting Member Not To Be Raised In His Absence
Constitutional Requirement of National Finanace Commission Award
Council of Common Interests CCI
Delay in laying of Ordinance
Discussion on Sub Judice Matter
Disposal of Notices of Privilege Motions
Entitlement of families of sitting and former Senators
Inconsistency in Rules
Interpretation of Rules 99 100 and 166
Leaves of Members
Legislation to curb the increasing incidents of infants abduction from hospital
Local Government Election
Misleading the Senate Committee Breach of Privilege of the House
Motion for consideration at once of the Local Government Bill 2015
Observance of Quota in the Service of Pakistan
Operationalization of joint ownership of mineral oil and natural gas implementation of Article 172 3 Constitution 1973
Parliamentary Oversight Interpretation of Section 53 of Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016
Passage of Bills reported upon by the Standing Committee-Objections by new Members
Performance or overall role of Provincial Governments can not be taken up
Placement of Regulatory Authorities under the Line Ministries
Point of Order reagrding absence of concerned Minister
Presence of Chairpersons Committees
Presence of Members
Presence of Ministers
Presence of Senior Officers
Privilage Motion
Procedure regarding treatment of Business
Procedure regarding Treatment of Business during a Requisitioned Session
Procedure regarding Treatment of Business Matter Transmitted to the Executive for Implementation
Promulgation of Ordinances
Protection of Constitutional Rights
Provision of Report of Committee before presentation
Public Petition
Resignations of the Members
Resolution of issues
Ruling of the Chair
Senate Forum for Policy Research
Summoning of Joint Sitting
Suspension of Rules
Use of Abusive Language against the Parliament and Parliamentarians
Winding up of Debate
Withdrawal of resignation
Withholding informaiton from the Parliament