Renowned Economist Hafeez Shaikh Among Shortlisted Candidates for Caretaker Prime Minister
The minister Rana Sanaullah confirms in a priate talk show saying that “a consensus has developed in recent days that someone deemed ‘neutral’ should be appointed to the position. When asked if Shaikh was willing to accept responsibility, Sanaullah replied: “Sure he will.” Shaikh’s name is among those believed to have been included in a list of five people finalized by the ruling coalition parties for the post of interim prime minister. The purported list is also said to include former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani. Apparently alluding to him, when Sanaullah was asked on Geo News today whether a retired Supreme Court judge would be among the shortlisted candidates, his response was he is very vague. “Yes, there are people from all segments,” he said. When asked if former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan would be shortlisted, he replied: “I don’t think so. He’s a senior member of our party and I don’t consider him neutral. How can someone from a political party be neutral?” The minister also addressed turmoil following reports that the name of Finance Minister and PML-N leader Ishaq Dar had been made as interim prime minister and said that “because there is pressure to appoint a the ‘neutral’ person who takes care of the Prime Minister will not come from a political party”. Sanaullah said the name of the acting prime minister would be announced on Tuesday and Wednesday and only one name will be announced, he added. PM Shehbaz is expected to share the proposed names with his brother and PML-N head Nawaz Sharif in London. According to sources, elder brother Sharif will finalize three names that the prime minister will share with opposition leader in Parliament Raja Riaz Ahmed. In addition to Shaikh and Jillani, other names are said to be being considered for the position of interim prime minister, including former prime minister Fawad Hassan Fawad’s former chief secretary, former permanent representative to the United Nations. Abdullah Hussain Haroon, Pir of Pagaro Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi and former Governor of Pagaro Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi. Punjab and PPP. Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood.
Perspectives of Legal Experts about Toshakhana Verdict
Judge chose the hardest penalty: Sheikh Saqib Ahmed, a legal professional, said: However, Section 174 of the Elections Act of 2017 offers even a “alternate sentence” because the word “or” was used there. translates to “means that a sentence of imprisonment of three years is ‘not mandatory’ and that the accused may only be ‘sentenced to payment of fine’ only, leaving the decision to the court.” After considering the evidence against Imran Khan, the judge “opted for the maximum punishment, exercising his broad discretionary powers,” he said. “The sentence will be suspended by the Supreme Court(s) and [Imran Khan] will be released on short bail,” he added, adding: The current “radical game” for Khan is to be removed from office and even lose his party leadership, which might be the last straw for the PTI ahead of the 2018 elections. Elections will be polarizing because of the verdict: Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, a human rights activist and attorney, stated: “This is the same sort of pre-poll rigging that we have seen before in our history where you try to eliminate politicians through processes that are not democratic, implying people do not have the right to decide who they want to elect and who they will remove from power.” She predicted very contentious elections if they took place in October or November, even though she didn’t think they would. She made this prediction while on the phone with Geo.tv. The advantage of any “lapses in safeguarding the accused due process” should go to the accused because they are the “favourite child” of the law, she continued. Imran Khan will be granted rights: The activist claimed that “the trial was conducted by the court and dealt with the counsel for the accused person in a manner that demonstrated bias against the accused person, demonstrated partisanship also in a manner the speed at which the case proceeded, is not usually seen in the district courts every day.” She noted that, in comparison to the Panama case, the only distinction is that Imran Khan has been given the chance to appeal today, whereas Nawaz Sharif has not received the same privilege. Act of retaliation: The PTI leadership’s attorney dismissed claims that the sentencing was motivated by retaliation. as “wrong in many respects” the decision. He claimed that the former prime minister had not had a fair trial as required by the law, but that doesn’t seem to be the case in this instance. “The Islamabad High Court’s own judgement, which was rendered yesterday, is rather ambiguous, but […] this [regulation] also necessitates the judge in question determining jurisdiction. The verdict was obviously revealed on the same day, but the defendant should have had opportunity to present his case, he continued. “Judgements once contested will be overturned or at least upheld, because even in other ways, any sentence of five years or less is typically upheld,” claimed PTI’s main attorney. on the initial
Law Minister Confirms General Elections 2023 are not possible Before January-February 2024
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar revealed on Saturdays informed about general election based on the 2023 digital census is not possible before January-February 2024. A Council of Common Interest (CCI) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had “unanimously” adopted the new census results. Justice Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the limit beyond 120 days could be eased through efficient work. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar speaks at a press conference. — Pakistani Radio Stations/Files Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar revealed on Saturday that holding a general election based on the 2023 digital census is not possible before January-February 2024. Speaking to Geo News, Mr Tarar said a meeting of the Council of Common Interest (CCI) led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had “unanimously” adopted the new census results. Referring to Article 51 of the Constitution, the Minister of Justice said that the general elections for the national assembly and provincial councils will be conducted according to the constituency boundaries announced by the Commission. The justice minister said the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) must complete the demarcation process within 120 days. However, the ECP’s prerogative is to know when they started the process. He argued that the results of the 2023 census show that the proportion of provinces in the general seats of the National Assembly will not change in the next elections. The justice minister said the 120-day external limit could be reduced by working efficiently, adding that another 54 days would be needed to hold a general election. The whole process should not exceed 150 to 165 days, he said. The Minister of Justice said that eight members of the ICC have agreed to hold further elections on the basis of the 2023 census. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, four key ministers and other members of the agency were among those attending the meeting, he added.
PTI chairman Imran Khan is arrested after found guilty in Toshakhana Case
Imran arrested second time in three months after being found guilty in Toshakhana casePTI Punjab Chapter confirmed the news by tweeting ,”Imran Khan is being moved to Kot lakhpat Jail”.The court sentenced Imran 3 years prison and 1 lakh fine.Imran and his lawyers were not present at that moment”.The court finds its more than convincing that the complainant (ECP) had provided confidence-inspiring, well-knitted and corroborated evidence, and so the charge against the accused has successfully been proven that the accused has committed offence of corrupt practices by making and publishing false statements/declaration in respect of assets acquired by way of gifts from Toshakhana and disposed of during years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020,” Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Humayun Dilawar said in a short order.The judge said that Imran also provided an “incorrect declaration” in the Form-B (the statement of assets and liabilities, submitted to the ECP for the year 2020-2021.“He has been found guilty of corrupt practices by hiding the benefits he accured from the national exchequer wilfully and intentionally. He deceives while giving information about a gift he received from Toshahana, which is later found to be false and inaccurate.His wrongdoing was proven beyond reasonable doubt,” the court order said. ADSJ Dilawar also directed a copy of the order to be sent to the Islamabad Police Chief along with the arrest warrant for enforcement of the court order.During today’s hearing, which began at 8:30 am, the judge reiterated his displeasure with Imran’s attorney’s absence. However, he gave his defense counsel several opportunities to appear in court.Finally, at 12:30 pm, ASDJ Dilawar announced the verdict. About 29 minutes later, reports surfaced of Imran’s arrest. Imran’s Lawyer statement after verdict: Before the court’s written verdict was released, Lahore police were alleged to have arrived at Mr Imran’s home with the intention of “kidnapping” him. In this case, it was alleged that “the entire process from the initiation of the case to the trial to the kidnapping of (Mr. Imran) is illegal. “Very disappointed and discouraged,” he told media. “Justice has been killed”.“We didn’t even have a chance. We weren’t even allowed to ask [questions] or defend or argue. I have never seen such injustice. “
Donald Trump persecutions of the Possibility of a 500-Year Jail Sentence by the US Government
Just a day after his latest indictment in the 2020 election overturn and the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots, leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday Tu said the US government was working to detain him for more than 500 years, calling the criminal charges “politically motivated”. In a public fundraising email, Trump criticized U.S. President Joe Biden saying that “the corrupt [judicial department] of Joe Fraud actually illegally charged him, reports indicate.” that I could now face a total of 561 YEARS in prison from leftist witch hunts.” On Tuesday, Trump, 77, was indicted for a third time in a case related to the annulment of the 2020 election results and the January 6, 2021, riot on the Capitol. Previously, Trump had also been indicted twice in cases involving unsolicited payments to an adult film star and for allegedly mishandling classified documents after he left the White House. The cases are being investigated by Special Counsel Jack Smith, whom Trump has called a “deranged prosecutor”. According to the 45-page indictment, Donald Trump is charged with conspiracy to defraud America, conspiracy to obstruct an official process, obstructing an attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. “The attack on our nation’s Capitol on January 6, 2021 is an unprecedented attack on the seat of American democracy,” Smith said at a news conference after submitting the statement. indictment. “It was motivated by lies, lies from the accused,” he said.
The “missing “of PTI’s Key Member Iftikhar Durrani
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said in the early hours of Thursday that center leader Iftikhar Durrani had been missing for some time. PTI, in a statement said” its core member had been “kidnapped” in Islamabad and was “collecting details of his abduction”. Hours later, there is still no confirmation of the fate of Durrani, who was a special communications assistant to former Prime Minister Imran Khan. PTI members and leaders have faced arrests, re-arrests and other problems since the May 9 riots, when public and military facilities were attacked by terrorists. Protesters are angry at Imran Khan’s arrest. Authorities have registered several lawsuits against senior leaders alleging their participation in and incitement against military leaders. After the chaos of May 9, several big names – including Parvez Khattak, Fawad Chaudhry and Shireen Mazari – left PTI and even politics. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently said “May 9 was aimed at overthrowing the military rulers, while the head of PTI was the mastermind. Those involved in the May 9 incident want to overthrow the military leadership”. Reacting to the “kidnapping” of Durrani, PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari strongly condemned. “You are kidnapped in the middle of the night with no case to you and your family being harassed. This has only happened to one party in present-day Pakistan”, he wrote.
United Arab Emirates President visits King Bahrain’s official residence in Abu Dhabi
President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain at the Royal Residence in Abu Dhabi on Monday.During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and King Hamad discussed the close historical ties between the UAE and Bahrain. The two leaders reaffirmed the special nature of these ties and their determination to further strengthen them, hoping that the two countries will continue to prosper.The King of Bahrain extended his heartfelt condolences to the President and all of Al Nahyan’s family on the passing of Shaikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.He prayed to God for peace and mercy for the deceased and comfort and patience for all in this time of sorrow. Amir Mohammed expressed his sincere condolences to King Hamad and praised the close ties between the UAE and Bahrain. He prayed to God to protect Bahrain from all harm.
The Prime Minister Shehbaz announces deadline for dissolution of NA: A critical summary before August 12th
Prior to August 12, the president will receive a summary for dissolving the National Assembly (NA), according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The prime minister reaffirmed that the NA’s term will end at midnight on August 12 while speaking on Geo News’ “Jirga” program. Insisting that the PML-N will work with associated parties to adjust seats, he added that the party would run his candidate in any constituencies where they were unable to come to an agreement. In response to a query, he stated that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif will be prosecuted when he returned to the nation. The three-time former prime minister, who has been in London since 2019, he said during a segment of the “Jirga” broadcast on Geo News that he has been residing in London since 2019. in self-imposed exile — will return to his home country in the coming weeks. The PM claimed that the riots had the PTI chairman as their “mastermind” and that they were intended to overthrow the military establishment and start a civil war in the nation. The PM made it clear that he was basing his revelations on information. The May 9 incidents were intended to topple the military hierarchy, the prime minister stated.
Madame Tussauds Dubai Unveils Wax Figure of Iconic Benazir Bhutto”
A wax figure of Benazir Bhutto, the slain chairwoman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan’s first female prime minister, was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Dubai on Sunday. Benazir is the first woman to be elected Prime Minister of Pakistan twice. She was assassinated in a bombing on 27 December 2007, after leaving her party’s last rally in Rawalpindi‚ two weeks before the scheduled 2008 general election in which she was one of the leading candidates of the opposition. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari who is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an official visit also attended the unveiling of his late mother’s wax figure at the waxing ceremony. museum. Speaking at the event, Bilawal said: “I am very grateful to Madame Tussauds for letting us be here today.” He asserted that it was indeed an honor and privilege for them to inaugurate the statue of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto at Madame Tussauds in Dubai. The British Foreign Secretary said he first saw the statue at the wax museum in London. Recalling his memories, the minister said his mother lived for about 10 years in Dubai when they were in exile. So, we have a strong attachment to the city and the country,” added Bilawal. He was appreciative that the memory of her mother was being honored there in the form of a wax statue, according to Bilawal. “She represents Pakistan’s peaceful, successful, and forward-thinking face and is a symbol of democracy, freedom, and equal rights for women everywhere. He expressed his gratitude to the entire museum staff for constructing the wax replica of her murdered mother.
“Wait for the day you will be asking for money from my Islamic Monetary Fund,” Dar warned IMF
Sources confirmed Dar’s meeting with the IMF delegation led by Nathan Porter confirm that the Treasury Secretary had warned the delegation that the currency controls are temporary and so is this world. All this is temporary. Do you think you have power here? This world is meaningless. Have you started preparing for afterlife? asked Dar to Porter. This is the true IMF that runs the world economy based on Islamic principles. “You and your economic policies will soon be extinguished in a fiscal crusade,” Dar warned the IMF.