It will be the fourth country to rejoin the Commonwealth, following South Africa, Pakistan and Fiji.
Explosion occurred as people gathered for a protest in the city centre.
Sources said the involvement of a number of Pakistanis in some terrorist actions led to the move.
Under the new law, offenders may serve up to 10 years in prison.
Quake struck coastal city of Pasni in Balochistan province.
The 52-year-old man was held on suspicion of fraud.
At least 50 people die in eastern Afghanistan, with dozens more missing after an avalanche buried a village in Nuristan.
The 2008 Mumbai attacks claimed the lives of 166 people.
The lawmaker wanted to highlight failure in tackling sexual harassment of women in the workplace.
Australia have taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match ODI series against Pakistan.
A government official said the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device hidden in a vegetable box.
Australia and Pakistan have won the first and the second ODI, respectively.
Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Pakistan.
Australia have sealed the three-match series by winning the first two Tests against Pakistan.
Muslim Khan was convicted of killing 31 people, including civilians and security personnel
Nicholas was sweating profusely when he received medical attention.
The home page is now up and functioning normally.
Police earlier admitted the person responsible for the attack on a Christmas market may still be on the loose.
German police have said the 23-year-old man arrested may not be involved in the deadly incident.
Australia beat Pakistan by 39 runs in the first Test at Brisbane.
Butt was allowed to play domestic cricket in Pakistan after serving his five-year ban.
The Pakistani state has established an apartheid system for a religious minority.