by Hasnaat Malik in The Express Tribune, Dec 27, 2023ISLAMABAD: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued an interim order regarding the allocation of election symbols, sparking a surge in morale among Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters, potentially setting the stage for a crucial legal resolution of the party on the horizon. The single judge has granted final relief to PTI and postponed the matter until January 9. The decision came days after the Election Commission…
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By Metra Majeedi in ToloNews, Dec 17, 2023 at 9:59 PMThe Islamic Emirate’s spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, called the quarterly report of the UN Secretary-General regarding Afghanistan “optimistic.” UN’s Chief Antonio Guterres in his report to the United Nations Security Council highlighted the security, political, economic and social developments in Afghanistan. However, Mujahid told TOLOnews that Guterres has no precise definition about the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan. “The government is inclusive. We have…
By Naveed Samadi in TOLOnews Online, Nov 27, 2023 at 9:21 PMThe acting Minister of Interior, Sirajuddin Haqqani, said that Pakistan—as one of the hosting countries of Afghan refugees—has turned all its good actions regarding the Afghan refugees over the past decades, into hostility. Speaking at a gathering in Ghazni where he was on a visit, Haqqani said that the deportation of the Afghan refugees is against all national and international laws. “The current decision…
report in The News, September 01, 2023ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has initiated consultation with legal experts on the response of Ministry of Law and Justice given to the advice sought by President House regarding the ECP rejoinder to President’s letter. According to sources, President Dr Arif Alvi holds legal consultation with his legal adviser in a one-to-one meeting. Sources indicated that the Presidency’s response on legal opinion of the Ministry of Law and Justice…
report in The Express Tribune, Aug 20, 2023LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to investigate the claims made by party’s counsel Sher Afzal Khan Marwat regarding the existence of individuals within the party’s core committee and legal team who are “jeopardising his security by leaking sensitive party information to adversaries”. “…the traitors in the Khan legal team and the PTI Core Committee have put my life in danger. The presence of the traitors in the…
by Buddhika Samaraweera in The Daily Morning, Aug 10, 2023Describing President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s discussions with Parliamentarians representing the Tamil and Muslim communities regarding the 13th Amendment to the Constitution as a ‘shameful act’, Opposition MP Gevindu Cumaratunga said that at least all MPs representing the Northern and Eastern Provinces should be made to participate in the related discussions. Wickremesinghe, who came to power following the resignation of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, pledged that he would…
By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama Press online, Aug 1, 2023The Russian President’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said on Monday that Russia perceives no progress regarding the inclusivity of the Taliban’s interim government in Afghanistan. The inclusion of the Taliban interim government will be the main topic of discussion at the forthcoming Moscow-format summit on Afghanistan, which will take place in Kazan on September 29, Kabulov said, as cited by Tass. “So far, we…
By Shamindra Ferdinando in The Island, July 25, 2023Rebel SLPP MP Prof. Charitha Herath yesterday (24) urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to reach a consensus with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, and the ruling SLPP, regarding the post-war reconciliation process and devolution proposals before convening another All-Party Conference (APC). Herath said so addressing the media at their Nawala office. He stressed that the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government should speak with one voice on this matter. He said the APC…
report in The Himalayan Times, July 14, 2023KATHMANDU, JULY 13: The government has said that discussions are on regarding implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project. Nepal and China had signed an agreement on the BRI project in 2017. Delivering a statement in the National Assembly meeting today, Minister for Foreign Affairs, NP Saud said, “Discussions are being held between the two countries regarding implementation of BRI.” Though the agreement on BRI was…
By Skandha Gunasekara in The Morning, June 11, 2023The Government is awaiting the outcome of several court cases regarding the controversial request to export monkeys to China in order to take a decision, as the importer is keen on proceeding with the request, The Sunday Morning learns. Ministry of Agriculture Spokesman Dharma Wanninayake told The Sunday Morning that legal cases filed against the Government’s venture to export monkeys to China were proving to be an…