Local bodies elections may be held in 2012
Secretary Election Commission called on the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and apprised him on the preparation of reforms being undertaken by the Election Commission of Pakistan to ensure fair, transparent and credible elections in the country.
He mentioned the Election Commission of Pakistan Strategic Plan 2010-14 which has been prepared in consultation with all the stakeholders including all political parties, civil society and media. He informed the prime minister that the Computerized Electoral Rolls are being prepared in collaboration with NADRA and current door to door verification throughout Pakistan is underway until September 2011, and that final Computerized Electoral Rolls will be ready by April 2012.
Secretary Election Commission thanked the prime minister for extending full support to make Election Commission of Pakistan autonomous, independence and also to implement reforms agenda.
Regarding the Local Bodies Elections, the Secretary informed the Prime Minister that after the 18 Amendment, holding of Local Bodies Elections were also the responsibility of Election Commission of Pakistan and the Provincial Governments are being asked to make necessary legislation in this regard so that Elections could be held accordingly.
The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts being made by the Election Commission of Pakistan under the guidance of Chief Election Commissioner Justice (Retd) Hamid Ali Mirza in order to complete the reforms agenda.
The Prime Minister also directed that instructions should be issued to all the Ministries/Divisions to prepare a strategic plan for five years on the pattern of election Commission of Pakistan so that all Ministries have goals/objectives and sense of direction.
In terms of good governance, the Prime Minister observed that there was a need to create a mechanism at Prime Minister’s Secretariat to remove the disconnect between the national institutions of the state so they sit together and find out solutions pertaining to security, strategic issues and good governance. The Prime Minister said local bodies’ elections may be held in 2012 after the finalization of Computerized Electoral Rolls in April 2012.
Creation of new district could be considered: Hussain
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Sunday said that creation of new districts on administrative basis could be considered.
Speaking to Geo TV, he said that following the call for a separate Hazara province, people were now making a demand to divide Abaseen, Shangla and Swat divisions into two districts each.
These proposals, he said, could be considered to improve the governance at administrative level.
Hussain further said that some members of the KP assembly have also already tabled resolutions to support these demands
Acting on public demand, several new districts were made in the past also, he said.
Good Governance Must For Smooth Democracy: Nawaz
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has said that the country would have been prosperous had there been no martial laws.
During a press conference in Khangarh, Gothki, Nawaz said he made a deal with the government to steer the country out of the crises, and added that he was not interested in getting premiership.
Nawaz deplored that implementation on Charter of Democracy and annulling of 582(b) has not taken place. He wondered that how come the PM would give good news today, as he would just withdraw the notification on judges’ appointment, and added that good news is that, which make everybody happy. He noted that elimination of poverty and terrorism is vital for prosperity in the country. He maintained that good governance is must for democracy in the country.
Good Governance Must For Smooth Democracy: Nawaz was first posted on February 17, 2010 at 4:06 pm.
Hearing underway in LHC for Postponement of by-election
LAHORE , Pakistan: The hearing is underway in Lahore High Court (LHC) of the petition filed by Punjab government in a bid to stay the upcoming by-polls in NA-123 (Lahore), NA-55 (Rawalpindi), PP-82 (Jhang) and PP-284 Bahawalnagar.
The Punjab chief secretary and the home secretary filed one of the petitions, citing the law and order situation – while Chaudhry Muhammad Ilyas Gujjar, a candidate for the by-polls, filed the other petition challenging the election process that allows new candidates for NA-123 to file nomination papers.
The provincial government’s lawyer said the security situation in Punjab was not suitable for elections. Also, he said the Punjab government was not consulted over the schedule. He said the threat to the lives of certain leaders was “real”.
He cited the arrest and deaths of Taliban leaders, and said there were concerns of “a serious backlash”. He asked the court to order that the polls be delayed in light of the “grave security situation”.
Ilyas Gujjar’s lawyer said the latest notification on the election schedule was “unlawful”, because nominations had already been filed and symbols allotted but the EC was now inviting fresh nominations.
Hearing underway in LHC for Postponement of by-election was first posted on September 29, 2009 at 12:58 pm.
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Prime Minister arrives in Gilgit-Baltistan
Prime Minister of Pakistan arrives in Gilgit-Baltistan, ISLAMABAD Pakistan : Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has arrived in Gilgit Baltistan on Tuesday on a two-day visit where he will announce the development package for the area people.
The prime minister will meet notables of the area and discuss with them importance of ‘Gilgit Baltistan Empowerment and Self Governance Order 2009′ announced by him.
He is also expected to make financial announcements for Gilgit Baltistan during his visit.
Prime Minister arrives in Gilgit-Baltistan was first posted on September 29, 2009 at 1:03 pm.
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