Thursday, March 15th, 2018
Nepal chief justice sacked for faking date of birth
KATHMANDU, MAR 15 (DNA) – Nepal’s divisive Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli was sacked Wednesday for faking his date of birth in order to remain in office longer. The controversy over Parajuli’s date of birth has been brewing for months after he charged a prominent activist and Nepal’s largest newspaper with contempt of court for raising concerns about his multiple birthdays. A judicial council concluded that Parajuli should have retired seven months ago when he turned 65, the age of retirement for official positions in Nepal. “He has been removed fromRead More
Rs210 million approved for Pakistan Day, PSL final
KARACHI, MAR 15 (DNA) – Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved Rs210 million for the security and beautification of Karachi between March 23 and March 26 for Pakistan Day celebrations and the Pakistan Super League final. The CM directed the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) to make the city neat and clean and beautify it with lighting and greenery. “[Karachi] should present an amazing and fabulous look,” Shah said. The approved Rs210 million grant-in-aid includes Rs75 million for transport arrangements, rehabilitation of parking areas and security arrangements. These funds willRead More
Apex court indicts Talal Chaudhry in contempt of court case
ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (DNA) – The Supreme Court on Thursday indicted Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader and State Minister Daniyal Aziz on charges of making contemptuous and derogatory remarks against the judiciary. The three-judge bench, headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan, of the apex court heard the contempt case filed against the ruling party leader. The bench read out charges against Chaudhry in the courtroom. Subsequently, the minister pleaded not guilty and opted to contest the charges against him. Chaudhry was indicted under Article 204 of the country’s constitution,Read More
Elections 2018 may get delayed: Report
ISLAMABAD:, MAR 15 (DNA) – Election 2018 may get delayed as both government and the opposition have severely objected to initial delimitation issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The ECP on March 5 issued the initial delimitation of national and provincial assemblies on the basis of the population census carried out late last year. ECP has assured that final delimitation will be complete by May 5 and elections would be held on time. However analysts believe that subsequent petitions in High Courts and appeals in Supreme Court overRead More