Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
‘We have no political agenda,’ says CJP Nisar
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (DNA) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday stressed that he as well as the other Supreme Court judges are devoid of any political inclination. “We have no political agenda,” said Justice Nisar while hearing a suo motu case regarding a hike in prices of medicines. “I was the smallest lawyer [in stature] of the country,” Justice Nisar said, adding: “Even now I am the smallest judge.” He said that the time has arrived to show that something is being done and thatRead More
Xi Jinping set to become China’s ‘President for life’
BEIJING, FEB 27 (DNA) – : China’s Communist Party has handed President Xi Jinping an open path to indefinite rule a move analysts warn carries enormous risks by abandoning a succession model that brought stability after turbulent decades under Mao. Xi, who has concentrated power, accumulated titles and purged potential rivals since becoming head of state in 2013, could remain president for life after the party proposed abolishing a rule limiting the top leader to two five-year terms. But giving all the levers of power to one man could further erode humanRead More
Shehbaz Sharif appointed acting president of PML-N
ISLAMABAD, FEB 27 (DNA) – Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif has now assumed the role of ‘acting’ president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). The announcement was made in the meeting of the Central Working Committee (CWC) of PML-N in Lahore. Current Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived at the CWC via helicopter. Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shehbaz were also present during the meeting. Earlier today, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting said, “The Central Executive Committee and Central Working Committee of PML-N will meet on Tuesday toRead More
Humanitarian approach key to afghan Refugees issue: Pak, Afghan Joint Committee
ISLAMABAD, FEB 26 (DNA) – We had no serious complaints of Afghan refugees’ involvement in the acts of terrorism in Pakistan. The poor refugees have nothing to do with security situation. Also there is no serious law and order issue or conflict witnessed between the local communities in Pakistan and Afghan refugees. Pakistan has prepared a time and resource specific plan which is under the consideration by the cabinet. We are working in close coordination with the UNHCR, Afghan embassy and Ambassador Dr. Zakhilwal. The present government in Afghanistan isRead More