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SC says Article 190 is mandatory |
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By Tariq Butt & Usman Manzoor
ISLAMABAD: “Article 190 of the Constitution is a mandatory provision under which there is no alternative for the executive but to act in aid of the Supreme Court. Persons identified as responsible for non-implementation of the judgment can be punished by the Supreme Court for contempt for disobedien
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The truth about US justice |
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By Yvonne Ridley
Many of us are still in a state of shock over the guilty verdict returned on Dr Aafia Siddiqui. The response from the people of Pakistan was predictable and overwhelming and I salute their spontaneous actions.
From Peshawar to Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and beyond they marched in their thousa
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Pakistan, Iran to work for regional stability |
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have stressed that parliamentary relations and people-to-people contacts are two key factors in strengthening relations between the two countries. This was stated in a joint statement issued at the conclusion of National Assembly Speaker Dr Fahmida Mirza’s visit to Iran
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UN seeks $537 million in aid for IDPs |
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ISLAMABAD: The United Nations appealed on Tuesday for $537 million in aid for hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis affected by the military offensives against al-Qaeda- linked militants.
Fighting in Fata forced about three million people from their homes last year, posing a serious problem for
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Water level in Khanpur, Rawal dams improves |
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By Saeed Ahmed
Rawalpindi: The water level improved considerably both in Khanpur and Rawal Dams after the recent heavy rains in the twin cities.
According to the Water And Sanitation Agency (Wasa) spokesman, Mohammad Umar, the level of water in Rawal Dam has increased from 17,444 acre feet to 19,020 feet a
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Dy speaker grills govt over absence of ministers from NA |
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By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Deputy Speaker Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday grilled the government about the absence of ministers from the proceedings of the House and warned of adjourning the House if they did not attend the sessions.
Members from both the sides of aisle also supported the vie
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Pindi firing victims buried |
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By Khalid Iqbal
Rawalpindi: The three victims of Monday’s firing attack on the election office of the Awami Muslim League’s chief Shaikh Rashid Ahmed were laid to rest here on Tuesday.
A large number of people offered their Namaz-e-Janaza. The funeral prayers were offered at Jamia Masjid Chitti Hattian. Af
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14-day judicial remand for Shazia murder accused |
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By our correspondent
LAHORE: The Cantt court magistrate sent Shazia torture-cum-murder accused Advocate Naeem and his accomplice Amanat to judicial lock-up for 14 days here on Tuesday.
The Defense-A police produced Naeem and his alleged accomplice before the court amidst tight security. The court was requested
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Kumaili for purging govt institutions of terrorists |
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By our correspondent
OKARA: Senator Allama Abbas Kumaili, the leader of the Jafferia Alliance, said on Tuesday that there was a need to purge the government institutions of terrorists.
He was addressing a press conference held here on Tuesday. He said that a policeman, belonging to a banned anti-Shia outfit, wa
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PM, CM Houses can’t solve issues: Naheed |
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By our correspondent
BADIN: PPP Central Executive Committee member Naaheed Khan said on Tuesday that problems that people were facing for decades could not be solved at the level of the prime minister or chief minister houses.
“The people cannot be hoodwinked through inspiring speeches and claims,” she said duri
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Immunity is parliament’s domain |
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By Shehryar Saif
Look at these headlines: “Let the Parliament do away with President’s immunity (under Article 248), Swiss cases will be reopened”; “Let the Supreme Court interpret Article 248 and if anyone has any objection, he should go the court.”
These headlines, in fact, are statements given by no less
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Pakistan team may inspect |
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By Munawar Hasan
LAHORE: A delegation of Pakistan Indus Water Commission may inspect water sector projects being built on River Indus in the Indian Held Kashmir during upcoming summer.
According to sources, a delegation led by Pakistan Indus Water Commissioner Syed Jamaat Ali Shah asked the visiting Indian te
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