Experts see constitutional crises as PM facing ‘charge-sheet’

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ISLAMABAD: As Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani faces jail and lose of his office, if convicted, law experts are of the view that the government is on the course of constitutional crises and clash with state institutions, TrendPK reports.

Renewing political tension in the country, Supreme Court on Thursday prepared to charge PM Gilani with contempt of court for his failure to re-open corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

PM’s lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan says “We still reserve a right to appeal against the decision and I have suggested it to my client”.

Speaking to newsmen after a seven-member SC bench, headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk, heard the case, he said Gilani can stay on his office despite the conviction. Law experts, however, say a contemnor can’t hold any public office at least for five years.

“I’m worried about the growing gulf and tension between state institutions. The court should not only take to task civilian leadership… A third party can take advantage of this situation,” he replied when asked about possibilities of yet another military takeover.

“Those generals who detained judges should also be served contempt of court notices,” he appealed the apex court.

 President Supreme Court Bar Association Yasin Azad says the situation is moving towards a constitutional crisis “therefore all the institutions should keep in view the future of this country at every step.
 
PPP MNA Nazar Gondal says their leadership respects judiciary, “but we will use our legal right to appeal against the decisions.”

Prominent lawyer, Ahemd Raza Qasuri says “the government is at the point of no return, facing unprecedented situation.”

Deputy speaker Sindh Assembly Shehla Raza said “thought all this did not go well today but Peoples Party has always surrendered before judicial verdicts.”  TrendPK

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry: Update

When we last reported about this situation it was revealed that Children and Family Services were getting involved and they have spoken. The L.A. County Children and Family Services feel as though Nahla needs to go to counseling. Currently, Halle Berry has not been accused of abusing her daughter but her baby daddy Gabriel Aubry is a whole different story. The nanny has said to have witnessed this herself as well as experienced some of the abuse from Aubry.

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry both have to appear in court today. Halle Berry is hoping that the judge prohibits Gabriel from being around their daughter until the investigation is over. However, Gabriel has plans as well. He is seeking to have a restraining order against the nanny and have her fired because he feels as though the only reason she is making up these stories is so she can get on Halle’s good side. However, Gabriel Aubry is the one who has enrolled in anger management classes to help control his temper.

We are not sure what exactly is going to take place in the courtroom today but we do know that it is quite likely that Halle Berry will be asked to testify.

Be sure to visit trendpk.com where this article was originally published for more celebrity gossip and celebrity news.

Target killing: Dr Jafar Mohsin, Taseer Abbas laid to rest

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KARACHI: Dr. Jafar Mohsan and Taseer Abbas, who became the latest victims of target killing, were laid to rest at Wade-i-Hussain Graveyard in Karachi on Monday.

Angry protestors staged a sit-in on Shara-e-Pakistan and called for the arrest of killers after saying their funeral prayers at Imambargah Khair ul Amal. Some of the angry protesters attacked journalists and broke their camera.

Some miscreant elements, taking advantage of the situation, set ablaze some roadside cabins under the Sohrab Goth flyover, which led to clashes from both sides.

Heavy contingent of police reached the scene to bring the situation under control. TrendPK

Disappearances in Pakistan rose after 9/11: Amnesty International

Amnesty International has called on Pakistan s government to end what it calls the growing practice of disappearances enforced by the state.

In an August 29 petition on its website, the human rights group alleged the disappearances have increased dramatically since Pakistan joined the American war on militancy after the
Sept. 11, 2001 airliner attacks on the United States.

Those detained – including activists, journalists and students – are sometimes found dead, with signs of torture. Thousands may have fallen victim to the practice, Amnesty said.

“The Prime Minister of Pakistan who controls the security agencies needs to urgently step in to address this human rights situation,” Amnesty said on its website.

Pakistan s army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said: “There has been no military operation conducted in Baluchistan since 2008. There is infighting going on between various militant groups, and they are kidnapping and killing each other”.

Gaddafi delivers audio message

Libyan rebels in hot pursuit of fugitive despot Col. Moammar Gaddafi claimed to have surrounded his hideout in a Tripoli residential compound but there was no independent confirmation he was actually inside.

At the same time, the man who commanded Libya for nearly 42 years took to the airwaves to deliver an audio message calling on Libyans to “resist these enemy rats” and urging them to “leave your homes and liberate Tripoli.”

However, it was not known when Gaddafi made the recording – his third broadcast since rebels seized his massive home compound Tuesday. He has not been seen in public for weeks.

With a bounty of $1.7 million on his head, and the rebels determined to flush him out and declare a final victory in their six-month uprising, Gaddafi has become, at least temporarily, the world s most wanted fugitive.

A rebel spokesman said Gaddafi was hiding inside a Tripoli apartment building along with an unspecified number of his sons.

The apartment block was near Gaddafi s compound and a “massive” firefight was underway, with heavy resistance coming from the building, however the Pentagon was unable to confirm the rebel claim that Gaddafi was surrounded.

In Washington, a US official said that the CIA was “collecting intelligence about the situation on the ground. The US government, NATO and other foreign partners will continue to gather information to assist the Libyan people with critical security priorities.”

But Pentagon spokesman Col. Dave Lapan stressed the US was “not involved in a manhunt.”

PM Gilani calls Sindh cabinet’s meeting

KARACHI: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is arriving in Karachi to review the prevailing law and order situation in Karachi.

The Prime Minister has called a meeting of Sindh cabinet at Chief Minister House to discuss the situation on Monday.

Earlier, President Zardari held a meeting with PPP ministers and decided to resolve the issue of Karachi in political manner within one week.

The meeting also discussed matters regarding MQM’s return to the coalition government.

President Zardari directed Federal Minister Khurshid Shah to meet the MQM leaders and address their concerns.

According to sources, President Zardari will make a visit to Karachi next week.

On the other hand, a three-member committee set up by President Zardari to address the Karachi situation met at Governor House in Karachi.

The committee comprises of Governor Ishratul Ebad, Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah and Home Minister Manzoor Wasan.

The committee decided that heirs of those killed in recent wave of unrest would be given compensation.

Musharraf supports military intervention in Karachi

LONDON: Former President General (retd.) Pervez Musharraf has also supported calls for military intervention in Karachi, where a fresh wave of violence killed over 60 people in a few days.

Former Governor Moinuddin Haider has blamed political parties for the breakdown of law and order in the country’s commercial capital.

Speaking at TrendPK program ‘Is Haftay’, Musharraf said foreign powers are not behind the Karachi mayhem, but he said that these powers could manipulate the situation due to our internal weaknesses.

“There are gang wars in the city. The government, if willing, can contain the violence,” says the former president.

“The killing of 20 to 30 people on daily basis has proved that political leadership has failed.”

He said police and rangers could bring the situation under control, but despite all their powers, if rangers have failed to maintain security, army must be deployed in the city.

Expressing his views on the issue, former governor Haider said that efforts being made by political parties to take control of Karachi were leading to such a grave situation in Karachi.

“Who are the killers and who are being killed; police, rangers and all political parties know everything,” he commented. TrendPK

Old arms licences to be void on 31st: Rehman Malik

Talking to the media in Karachi, Rehman Malik said deweaponisation will be carried out in phases. He said the holders of manual arms licence should surrender it to get a new, computerisd licence. All zonal headquarters of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have been directed on the matter, he added.

The minister said anyone carrying a weapon without a computerised licence after this date will be charged under the Pakistan Arms Ordinance and the Anti-Terrorism Act.

He also said all people should ensure that there is no illegal SIM card issued in their name because action would be taken by relevant authorities. He said the people could dial 668 and enter their National Identity Card number to know the number of SIMs registered in their name. He said if a SIM was found being used for any crime after September 5, action would be taken against the owner of the SIM and a First Information Report (FIR) will be registered.

Rehman Malik said an officer of Deputy Inspector General level will be assigned to work with intelligence agencies and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against extortionists in Karachi.

He said major issues in Karachi were sectarian, ethnic and political. He said action indiscriminate action would be taken against unscrupulous elements. He claimed killings in Karachi had been controlled and the situation was being monitored on an hourly basis.

Strike in Sindh from tomorrow against LG System in Karachi, Hyderabad

KARACHI/HYDERABAD: Sindh’s nationalist parties have announced 12-day strike call in Sindh against the restoration of Sindh Local Government Ordinance 2001 while Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has sketched the plan to counter the situation, TrendPK reported Sunday late evening.

The Malir Bar Association has announced boycott and the lawyer community will attend courts tomorrow (Monday).

Tense situation is being observed in different parts of the province including in Karachi where two vehicles have been torched.

A man has been killed in firing incident near Dalmia, Karachi. Firing has also been reported near Urdu University.

Awami Tehreek’s President Ayaz Latif Palijo and Jeay Sindh Tehreek’s Dr Safdar Sarki have condemned the restoration of the LG System. Both the leaders said that PPP and MQM have tried to divide the province. TrendPK

Terrorists attack PNS Mehran, Karachi

KARACHI: Two powerful explosions and firing were heard near the Pakistan Air force (PAF) Museum, TrendPK reported Sunday night.
Eyewitnesses informed TrendPK that two blasts were heard at about 10:35pm.

Sources said that 10 to 15 terrorists are still in PNS Mehran where exchange of firing between terrorists and law enforcement agencies continue.

Police, rangers and other law enforcement agencies rushed and cordoned off the area soon after the blasts and firing.

Rescue teams including Edhi and Chhipa ambulances have entered PAF Faisal Base.

The CPLC Chief Ahmed Chinoy said that the situation was not clear yet.

Ahmed requested people to take alternative routes as rush on the roads have disturbed rescue teams to reach on the spot.

Exchange of firing still continues.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik directed law enforcement agencies to reach where terrorists attacked.

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has telephoned Rehman Malik, directing him to take appropriate measures immediately.

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