by Kelum Bandara in Daily Mirror, Oct 10, 2023The government has moved to change the parliamentary electoral system triggering fears in political circles whether it is yet another attempt to postpone the national elections including the Presidential Election pending next year, Daily Mirror learns. Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has submitted a Cabinet resolution seeking approval to introduce a new system to elect members to Parliament under a mixed system. According to the resolution, the electorates…
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report in Dawn, October 6th, 2023QUETTA: Afghan musicians, singers and artists staged a protest in front of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees office, expressing serious concerns over Pakistan’s decision to expel illegal foreign nationals, including those from Afghanistan. They were carrying musical instruments, banners and placards as they chanted slogans. When contacted by Dawn, Humera Karim, an official of the UNHCR Quetta office, confirmed a group of Afghan artists had gathered to express their…
report in The Island, Sept 30, 2023China will continue to firmly support Sri Lanka in pursuing a development path that suits its own national conditions, getting rid of the “poverty trap” and the “trap of non-development”, and safeguarding its independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national dignity, Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said at the 74th National Day Reception of the People’s Republic of China on Thursday. Given below are excerpts of the Chinese Ambassador’s speech: “Right now,…
Report in The Kathmandu Post, Sept 29, 2023The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday said it was seriously concerned about attacks and abuse on doctors and health workers involved in treating patients and vandalism in health institutions. In a statement, the constitutional body requested those involved in such incidents to refrain from attacking doctors and create an environment for seamless delivery of health services. Issuing a statement, Tikaram Pokharel, the spokesperson of the commission, said…
By Shamindra Ferdinando in The Island, Sept 28, 2023Chairman of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on National Security, Rear Admiral (retd.) Sarath Weerasekera has told Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena that the US should not deny a visa to an MP nominated by the Sri Lankan Parliament to join an official delegation unless he/she posed a threat to US interests. In a letter dated 25 Sept., 2023, the former Public Security Minister has informed Speaker Abeywardena the…
by Zulqernain Tahir in Dawn, September 28th, 2023LAHORE: With the PML-N’s supreme leader Nawaz Sharif scheduled to arrive in Pakistan in less than a month, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is set to reopen three cases against him linked to alleged illegal plot allotments and land acquisitions in Lahore, as well as a questionable share transfer in Chaudhry Sugar Mills. This move by NAB is based on a recent Supreme Court decision that struck down…
by Khaleeq Kiani in Dawn, Sept 25th, 2023ISLAMABAD: Highlighting ‘incomplete devolution’ and institutional weaknesses as key development and governance challenges and pinning little hopes on technocratic government, the World Bank has advised Pakistan to create a ‘National Council of Ministers’ — comprising key federal and provincial representatives — to fill the vacuum for simultaneous and coordinated strengthening of poorly performing federal and provincial institutions, policies and accountability systems. “While technocratic interventions are unlikely to transform…
report in The Daily Star, Sept 18, 2023The Election Commission and Awami League seem to have started taking preparations for the coming national election. The Jatiya Party, the main opposition in parliament, is also making preparations to participate on its own, not part of the AL-led alliance. The AL and the JP are currently finalising their election manifestos and the lists of lawmaker nominees. AL chief Sheikh Hasina started campaigning on August 2 in Rangpur…
by Syed Irfan Raza in Dawn, Sept 14th, 2023• Elections should be held by 89th day of NA dissolution; Alvi tells ECP to seek guidance from superior judiciary• PM Kakar hints at election in Jan; experts term president’s letter ‘tactical move’ to appease PTIISLAMABAD: In a move that has further clouded the air around general elections, President Dr Arif Alvi wrote to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday, suggesting polls should be held…
edit in Daily Times, Sept 8th, 2023By choosing to attack two Pakistani military posts in Kalash, that too on the historic occasion of Defence Day, heavily armed militants from Afghanistan had tried their hand at nefarious game: spread uncertainty about the resolve of the armed forces to protect their homeland. The valiant soldiers reacted, just as expected and gallantly pushed back the unprecedented attack. With 12 terrorists killed, around 40 injured and an undeniable message…
by Jamal Uddin in Dhaka Tribune, Sept 7, 2023*Opposition plans to gear up movement**Police preparing to prevent anarchy***Speedy disposal of 134 pending cases soughtDozens of political parties participating in the anti-government movement have geared up protests to occupy the streets with their demand for the resignation of the prime minister and a neutral interim administration ahead of the 12th national election. The other major demands of the opposition bloc, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party…