Shahadat Awan
Shahadat Awan is a senator from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), recognized for his legal expertise and involvement in legislative processes. He recently drew attention by highlighting procedural issues related to the introduction of Private Member Bills in the Senate.
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PPP Senator Shahadat Awan regretted the delay in disbursement of postal life insurance claims.
Deputy chairman bars criticism of ‘national heroes’ in Senate - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-12-05
Senator Shahadat Awan attended the committee meeting on the flood situation.
Floods affect 4.2m people in Punjab - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-27
The meeting was attended by senators Saadia Abbasi, Ataur Rehman, Aimal Wali Khan, Mohammad Abdul Qadir, Dr Afnanullah Khan, and Shahadat Awan.
Floods affect 4.2m people in Punjab - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-27Shahadat Awan attended the committee meeting.
Senate panel approves reforms in family laws - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-13
Senator Shahadat Awan expressed concern over incomplete information provided in the working papers submitted by ministries concerned.
Over 17,000 Pakistanis imprisoned abroad, Senate panel told - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-12
Senator Shahadat Awan was presiding over the session.
Senators alarmed by ‘judicial interference’ in parliamentary affairs - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-26
Senator Shahadat Awan, who had requested detailed data on financial losses, corruption cases, and railway accidents over the past five years, described the delayed and inaccurate information as a breach of privilege.
Railways ministry grilled over data irregularities - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-23
Shahadat Awan introduced the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Senate.
Bill to raise penalty on ‘obscenity-related’ crimes passed in Senate - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-22
PPP’s Senator Shahadat Awan expressed concerns over the budget's failure to address poverty and economic stability.
Barbs fly in Senate as PTI, PML-N accuse each other of corruption - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-14
The meeting was presided over by Senator Shahadat Awan, who discussed the IWT in light of India’s actions.
No water for Pakistan from ‘Indian rivers’: Modi - WorldPakistan· 2025-05-23
Shahadat Awan chaired the meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources.
سندھ طاس معاہدہ کوئی معطل نہیں کر سکتا، وزیر آبی وسائل معین وٹوPakistan· 2025-05-22
Senator Shahadat Awan stated that drug testing children is not the law of ANF.
سینیٹ قائمہ کمیٹی داخلہ نے سینیٹر محسن عزیز کا منشیات بل مسترد کر دیاPakistan· 2025-05-19
PPP Senator Shahadat Awan referred to PTI founder Imran Khan as a 'watch thief'.
Govt proposes multiparty consultation on new canals - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-23
Senator Shahadat Awan pointed out that no progress had been made on the housing project in the last 16 years.
Pakistani travellers to UAE need police verification - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-08
PPP Senator Shahadat Awan asked whether police verification had been implemented on every visa to the UAE.
‘No restriction on UAE work visas for Pakistanis,’ Senate committee informed - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-27
Senator Shahadat Awan chaired the Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources meeting addressing encroachments along rivers.
IMF calls for strict climate adaptation plans - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-26
PPP Senator Shahadat Awan called attention to the government employees’ protest over pension and retirement benefits.
Senators take issue with deputy chairman’s attitude - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-22
PPP’s Shahadat Awan referred to a letter he wrote to the Senate chairman regarding a glitch in the procedure for Private Member Bills.
Senate sees uproar after result of vote on SBP bill ‘withheld’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-18
