Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Pak-China to boost security cooperation, plan joint Police exercises in Xinjiang
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 21 (DNA) – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with a high-level Chinese delegation led by Minister for Political and Legal Affairs Chen Mingguo. Federal Minister for Interior warmly welcomed Minister Chen Minguo and his delegation upon their arrival at the Ministry of Interior. During the meeting, it was agreed to enhance cooperation in various fields, including counter-terrorism, cross-border cooperation, anti-smuggling, and anti-narcotics efforts. During the meeting Pakistan-China relations, particularly with Xinjiang, and matters of mutual interest were discussed. During the meeting, it was agreed to conduct jointRead More
Musharraf, Zia’s martial laws better than incumbent democratic setup: Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI: In a fresh salvo against the incumbent ruling coalition, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has said that former military rulers Pervez Musharraf and Zia-ul-Haq’s martial law regimes were “better” than the current democratic setup, The News reported on Saturday. Speaking to reporters during the hearing of the £190 million case at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail on Friday, Khan said that those who respect democracy and vote were standing on one side of the divide whereas on the other were those who only respected the powers that be. TheRead More
A high-level inquiry into the allegations of corruption and poor performance of the Punjab Wildlife Department is necessary
A high-level inquiry into the allegations of corruption and poor performance of the Punjab Wildlife Department is necessary If the inquiry finds evidence of wrongdoing, those responsible must be held accountable under the law. This would send a clear message that corruption and negligence will not be tolerated in the management of Punjab’s Wildlife. Mumtaz Ahmed Bhatti The Punjab Wildlife Department has a broad mandate that includes wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and the management of natural parks, zoos, and biodiversity centers. It is also tasked with enforcing wildlife protection laws,Read More
Parliament’s Reckless Amendments
Qamar Bashir When Parliament passed the Supreme Court Procedure and Practices Act 2023, analysts, including myself, predicted that the government, if it came to power in a subsequent term, would soon realize the shortsightedness of this move, as it was enacted mainly to curtail the powers of the then-outgoing Chief Justice, Atta Bandial. This act, which was quickly passed by Parliament and endorsed by the President without thorough deliberation, lacked the collective wisdom and broad consultation that are essential for any successful legislation. The main provision of the newly amendedRead More