Monday, March 1st, 2021
SC opinion not binding on ECP: experts
A.M.Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Various experts on constitutional matters have opined that the Supreme Court verdict is not binding on the Election Commission of Pakistan. Former Secretary Election Commission Kanwar Dilshad while talking to media said that it is not possible for the ECP to follow the apex court advice as the ballot papers have already been published. He further said that the Attorney General was ‘misguiding’ the prime minister when he says that the government has in fact come victorious after the SC opinion. He said the court opinion clearly saysRead More
Govt offers six Senate seats to Opposition
News Desk ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly offered six seats to the Opposition in the upcoming March 3 Senate election in the Balochistan Assembly, sources said Monday. The proposal was reportedly brought to opposition lawmaker Ghafoor Haideri of the JUI-F by incumbent Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani. Sources said that an emergency meeting was convened at BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal’s residence in Quetta to discuss the matter shortly therafter. The development came hours after the Supreme Court of Pakistan opined that the Senate election is held “under the Constitution” and thus cannot beRead More
Bosnia Herzegovina marks Independence Day
BELGRADE, Serbia, MAR 1 – Bosnia Herzegovina on Monday marked the 29th anniversary of its independence. Bosnia and Herzegovina became independent from the former Yugoslavia when an independence referendum was held on Feb. 29 and March 1, 1992. Most Serbs boycotted the referendum while 64% of the population voted for independence. The results of the referendum were announced on March 6, 1992, and Bosnia and Herzegovina was admitted to the UN on May 22, 1992. Bosnia and Herzegovina became an independent state, but had to suffer a bloody battle for independenceRead More
Govt, opposition both claim victory over SC opinion on Senate elections
ISLAMABAD, MAR 1 – Members of the government and the opposition both claimed victory over the Supreme Court’s (SC) opinion on the issue of the secret ballot in the upcoming Senate elections, which was announced early on Monday morning. In its short written order issued some hours after the announcement, the Supreme Court bench noted that Senate elections are held in accordance with the law and the Constitution. However, the apex court suggested that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) could use the latest technology to hold transparent elections. The bench alsoRead More
Pakistan, China to commemorate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties
DNA ISLAMABAD, MAR 1 – The year 2021 marks the completion of 70 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the People’s Republic of China, established on 21 May 1951. To formally commence the 70th anniversary celebrations, a virtual ceremony will be simultaneously held in Islamabad and Beijing on 2 March 2021. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi will lead the ceremony on their respective sides. Both countries will be organizing a series of events throughout the year to commemorate thisRead More
CAA notifies categorised country list for int’l passengers
KARACHI, MAR 01 (DNA) – The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has notified a new list of countries distributed into three categories to deal with their passengers accordingly in view of coronavirus pandemic. The director of air transport of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Irfan Sabir has notified the modified list of countries placed into three categories. According to the notification, the number of countries included in Category A was reduced to 21 from 24. The countries that come under Category A include Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, SriRead More