We back judiciary along with nation, says Kaira

Federal information minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that his party stands with the nation on the matter of judiciary. He said his party has rendered invaluable sacrifices for the restoration of judiciary.
Talking to the media personnel in Islamabad he said that his party respects judiciary. Courts order for PMs decision to be provided in the court would be obeyed and later whatever decision comes, shall be binding on us. He said that Chief Justice is equally respectable for all of us. Some people are misrepresenting the factual realities by portraying a confrontational situation between the apex court and the government.
Federal minister said that the statement of Abdul Qayyum Jatoi is his personal opinion and not the governments stance. He said that Jatoi spoke in an irresponsible and uncalled for manner which was unbecoming of his present position.
Responding to a question about Dr. Aafias repatriation, the minister said that Dr. Aafia was trialed in US courts and Pakistani government gave her all the technical and legal aid. We tried our best for her acquittal using all official and diplomatic channels, he said. The way US court has penalized Dr. Aafia is unprecedented in the legal history of the world. No court has ever penalized separately on different charges. The court should have given a collective punishment, he added. Kaira vowed to leave no stone unturned for her return.

Defence Minister considers corruption as a ‘right’

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QUETTA: The Minister of State for Defence Production, Abdul Qayyum Jatoi, has said that corruption is right of every individual, SAMAA reported Saturday.

“There should be equality in corruption. All should be given their due share.”

While talking to media persons at Bugti House, he said that former president, Pervez Musharraf, would be arrested on his return.

Jatoi said that it is the work of the army to serve at the borders. SAMAA

Everyone has equal right for corruption: Jatoi

Federal Minister for Defence Production Abdul Qayyum Jatoi has vowed to confront any conspiracy against democracy.
Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, Abdul Qayyum Jatoi criticized the chief justice and also slated hearings of fake degree cases.
He also said that Pakistan Peoples Party would not deter from Army intervention and opined that everyone has an equal right for corruption.
Senior Analyst Mujibur Rehman Shami while talking to Dunya News said that Qayyums statements were unfortunate. He strongly condemned his criticism of the Chief Justice.

Court charges PSM chief in Canteen corruption case

KARACHI: Federal Anti-Corruption Court charged ten accused including Moeen Aftab, former chairman of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Canteen corruption case, Geo News reported Saturday.

The accused including Moeen Aftab, Brig. (rtd) Abdul Qayyum, Ateeq Ahmed pleaded not guilty.

The court summoned the witnesses on June 24.

Judge Shaukat Memon, considering the interim challan against the accused in five cases as final, decided to take up the petitions regarding Aftab’s bail in the next hearing.

The accused have been charged of harming the PSM a loss worth Rs10 billion in various irregularities.

SC should’ve summoned NRO architect also: PM

LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said the government would act upon all the verdicts of the Supreme Court (SC), Geo News reported Sunday.

Talking to office-bearers of Lahore Press Club (LPC) at his residence here, the PM said it would have been better if the court had called the founder of National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).

“I have good relations with the Establishment. Also, the military and the political leadership are in complete agreement and wish for all the institutions to function by restricting themselves in their constitutional ambit,’ he stressed.

The Law Minister will represent the government in the NRO case at the court, the PM Gilani informed.

He said urged Federal Minister Abdul Qayyum Jatoi to review his decision of resignation.

He stressed upon the political leadership to strengthen the democracy so that the door to the dictatorship could be shut forever.

On this occasion, he also assured to implement the recommendations put up by the LPC office-bearers.

PM wishes NRO creator to be called by SC

LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said the government would act upon all the verdicts of the Supreme Court (SC), Geo News reported Sunday.

Talking to office-bearers of Lahore Press Club (LPC) at his residence here, the PM said it would have been better if the court had called the founder of National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).

“I have good relations with the Establishment. Also, the military and the political leadership are in complete agreement and wish for all the institutions to function by restricting themselves in their constitutional ambit,’ he stressed.

The Law Minister will represent the government in the NRO case at the court, the PM Gilani informed.

He said urged Federal Minister Abdul Qayyum Jatoi to review his decision of resignation.

He stressed upon the political leadership to strengthen the democracy so that the door to the dictatorship could be shut forever.

On this occasion, he also assured to implement the recommendations put up by the LPC office-bearers.

Federal Minister Abdul Qayyum Jatoi steps down

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defense Production Abdul Qayyum Jatoi has tendered his resignation over defeat of Samiullah Laghari in by-polls on Saturday, Geo news reported.

After resigning from position of federal ministry, he said he has no right to stay in office following defeat of his supportive candidate Samiullah Laghari in by-elections.

“I don’t want to serve as federal minister now”, he said adding, “he is a democratic person and is stepping down on moral ground”.

Thailand King Sees Influence Fade as Crisis Intensifies

By SETH MYDANS and THOMAS FULLERA battle over Thailands future is raging, but the one man who has been able to resolve such intractable conflicts in the past has been notably silent: King Bhumibol Adulyadej, long a unifying father figure for his nation.

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Chile judge frees Pakistani arrested at US Embassy

SANTIAGO: His defense attorney says a Pakistani man detained with suspicious chemical residues at the U.

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Qayyum Jatoi resigns after election defeat

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Production Abdul Qayyum Jatoi has tendered his resignation over defeat of Samiullah Laghari in by-polls.

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