Wednesday, January 1st, 2020
Two houses of parliament convened on 24-hour notice
ISLAMABAD: In a move that took many by surprise, the government on Tuesday convened both houses of parliament to meet on a 24-hour notice. While the opposition appeared to be wondering as to what was the need for convening the sessions of parliament in such haste, the government said the decision had been taken to take the legislature into confidence over recent important developments. When contacted, former Senate chairman Raza Rabbani said he had failed to understand the reasons behind convening the sessions within 24 hours. He said in foggyRead More
Justice Mamoon Rashid takes oath as new chief justice of LHC
LAHORE – Justice Mamoon Rashid Sheikh on Wednesday has taken oath as the 51st Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC). According to details, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar administered the oath to Justice Mamoon in a ceremony at Governor House. Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar, high court judges, government officials and prominent lawyers were also present in the event. Justice Mamoon Rashid Sehikh has replaced Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan for just two months and 18 days.
Iran calls on US to quit destructive policies in region
Iran has called on the United States to abandon its destructive policies in the region as Tehran rejects Washington’s groundless accusation that the Islamic Republic is behind anti-US protests in Iraq. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi made the remark on Tuesday while commenting on the US administration pointing the finger of blame with no rhyme or reason at Iran for recent developments unfolded in Iraq in the aftermath of Washington’s military invasion of the Arab country as well as its interference in Iraq’s domestic affairs. US forces onRead More