Rehman Malik meets Fazalur Rehman
December 29, 2010 by Trend PK
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trendpk: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Wednesday met Jammiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad.
In a long meeting, Rehman and Fazalur Rehman discussed country’s political situation and bilateral concerns.
Rehman Malik assured Fazalur Rehman to address the JUI-F’s concerns in line with President Asif Ali Zardri’s promise.
Rehman appealed JUI-F’s chief to avoid issuing any statement against coalition partners.
Maulana Fazalur Rehman said that it is impossible for the democratic process to run in Gilani’s being in power.
Babar advises not to stab in the back of democracy
Federal Law Minister Babar Awan has said that no one should stab in the back of democracy. He also said that now no one would be allowed to derail democracy. Babar Awan also said that some unseen agencies and actors are trying to attack the democratic process by fake surveys.
Addressing the PPP workers at a dinner arranged at Mian Waheeds residence, Babar Awan said that it is the responsibility of government to strengthen the federation. He also said that all the political factions would have to agree on Charter of Nation for the betterment and welfare of the masses. Babar Awan said that for the first time in the history of Pakistan a national government is functioning and PPP would make the democratic process irreversible and insurmountable. The minister also ruled out the importance of Lotocracy (horse-trading). Federal Law Minister advised the political parties not to engage general public in non-issues.
State within a state is uncalled for: Babar
Federal Law Minister Babar Awan on Sunday underscored the need to strengthen the democratic norms in the country, adding that politics within an institution is not allowed.
During a press conference in Lahore, the minister said that the parliament is the sole authority to amend the Constitution.
Undemocratic actions have always made Pakistan to regress but now we will make the country strong through continuity of the democratic process, the minister stated.
He said that he is very pleased that the courts remained open in night too.
We will not let emergence of a state within a state, the minister pledged. He called upon all the political parties to get ready for general election 2013.
Govt free to change counsel under Constitution: Babar
Federal Law Minister Babar Awan has said that the government could hire any lawyer of its choice under Article 10 of the Constitution.
Talking to media in Lahore on Monday, Babar contradicted stated that the government would change its counsel in NRO case, whether the Supreme Court allows it or not.
We have a right to change our lawyer and we will do so; we will never infringe the Constitutional limits, Babar stated. In a defiant tone Babar said that Kamal Zafar, adviser to the PM and governments counsel in NRO case, would continue with his new position. He said that the democratic process should continue in the country, and vowed that accountability would not be allowed to turn into revenge.
Govt. flip-flop on judiciary continues
September 29, 2010 by Trend PK
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Staff Report
KARACHI: The federal government on Wednesday withdrew the controversial remarks made by Federal Manpower Minister Khursheed Shah against the top judiciary.
Shah’s statement came days after the government ousted State Minister Qayyum Jatoi for his outburst against Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and the army.
In a statement released earlier in the day, Khursheed Shah alleged the Supreme Court is overstepping its mandate by interfering with administrative matters.
Nearly an hour after Shah’s statement, Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira told media that the government has withdrawn the controversial remarks.
Meanwhile, Khursheed Shah is yet to comment on the issue.
Shah said that removal of the democratic government through court would be tantamount to insulting the public mandate and urged the judiciary to
PPP is ‘one man show’: Naheed Khan
September 23, 2010 by Trend PK
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Staff Report
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) is ‘one man show’, alleged party’s senior leader, Naheed Khan.
Naheed Khan on Thursday said that the democratic culture in PPP is no more.
“A group within the party is destroying the vision of Zulifkar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.”
She said that gap between the party workers and the government is increasing. Naheed Khan was of the view that the League platform can’t destroy PPP.
“No one can suspend the membership of the party activist. The membership of Safdar Abbasi has been suspended without prior notification,” she added.
Naheed Khan said that President Asif Ali Zardari has kept non-serious men in the Central Executive Committee of the party.
She demanded the decision in the party should be neutral. SAMAA
NHP to meet millennium development goals: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Thursday that the effective and sustained implementation of the National Health Policy (NHP) 2010 would go a long way in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Speaking to the 44th convocation of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan here, he said, “There is no denying the fact that health sector did not receive the policy attention it rightfully deserved”.
Upon taking over in March 2008, the democratic government embarked on a long but laborious path of designing institutional response to the problems of the health sector, he said.
He said the democratic government has created history by purging the constitution of all undemocratic insertions and restoring it to its original character.
The abolition of the Concurrent List from the Constitution after the unanimous passage of the 18th Amendment and historic adoption of the 7th National Finance Commission
(NFC) Award has empowered the provinces politically, administratively and financially.
He said that these fundamental constitutional shifts have been factored into the formulation of National Health Policy 2010.
Farooq Sattar calls on PM Gilani
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said the government is taking in confidence all stakeholders regarding negotiations over Pak-Afghan transit trade and Pak-US strategic dialogues, Geo News reported Tuesday.
Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Farooq Sattar met the PM Gilani at the PM Secretariat and mulled over Afghan Transit Trade and Pak-US Strategic Dialogues.
The PM Gilani said the reconciliation policy buttressed the democratic process in the country.
He also directed to raise with the concerned authorities the issue relating the children being employed in camel race.
barbara boxer
June 9, 2010 by Trend PK
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Sen. Barbara Boxer wins Democratic Senate nomination in California, US
Barbara Boxer has won the democratic nomination for United States Sentate. She will face Former Hewlett-Packard Chief Executive Carly Fiorina.
Fiorina prevailed in Tuesday’s primary contest, besting Rep. Tom Campbell and Assemblyman Chuck DeVore (R-Irvine).
Fiorina, like Meg Whitman, is wealthy. She spent more than $5.5 million to fund her own campaign.
Boxer, meanwhile, has recounted her own childhood expectations — husband, children and a quiet life — in “Nine and Counting,” a book about female senators. She also has written novels about Washington politics, including “Blind Trust” and “A Time to Run.”
So both candidates have some literary chops. My guess is that Rrepublican and Democratic operatives will be poring over the pages to find ammo for the campaign.
Armed Forces Bound To Obey Constitution: Zardari
March 1, 2010 by Trend PK
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President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistani armed forces are bound to obey the constitution. President Zardari said that he is working with the coordination of the Parliament.
In an essay written during his UK visit, President said the terrorists could not see Pakistan as a stable and developed country. He added that the continuity of the democratic rule in Pakistan is responsibility of the west.
President Zardari said Pakistan would have to achieve self-sufficiency in education, agriculture and energy sectors. He said release of fourth tranche of International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan has been an achievement of the government adding that the IMF does not engage in partnership with corrupt governments.
Armed Forces Bound To Obey Constitution: Zardari was first posted on March 1, 2010 at 6:11 pm.
