Senate passes bill to strengthen framework for Islamic banking

ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Saturday passed banking companies amendment bill aimed at strengthening legal framework for Islamic banking in the country.

As many expected that the 26th constitutional amendment bill will land in the house, the time for the Senate session was repeatedly changed amid outcry over continued intimidation of opposition lawmakers and abduction of their family members.

The session was originally scheduled to be held at 11am, but the time was changed to 12.30pm...