Friday, October 18th, 2024
Changes to election laws can’t undo verdict, says SC
ECP “bound to implement judgment” passed by Supreme Court without seeking any further clarification Staff Report/DNA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has reiterated that parliament’s amendment to the Elections Act does not have a retrospective effect and it cannot undo the top court’s judgment in the reserved seats case. The second clarification comes after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) separately approached the apex court last month, seeking a clarification on its order to grant reserved seats to the Imran Khan-founded party. The top court declaredRead More
Chairman Bilawal announces consensus on 26th Constitutional Amendments
ISLAMABAD, OCT 18 /DNA/ – Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, announced on Friday evening during a joint parliamentary party meeting that a consensus had been reached in the special parliamentary committee regarding Constitutional Amendments. He highlighted that the attendance of PPP members in Parliament was better than that of any other party. Chairman Bilawal expressed his gratitude to the members for being present in Islamabad for this crucial session, noting their hard work in achieving agreement on the Constitutional Amendments. He emphasised the party’s commitmentRead More
US Elections: Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric vs. Economic Extravaganza
Qamar Bashir As the U.S. presidential election approaches, two pivotal issues dominate the political landscape: the Republican Party’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and the Democratic Party’s expansive economic policies. The intensification of the Republican stance on immigration has deepened divisions across the country, leaving many Americans anxious about the future. Immigrant communities, in particular, feel targeted, as they are portrayed as threats to national security and cultural values. This rhetoric not only alienates these groups but also raises concerns among a broader base of voters who fear such sentiments undermine America’s diversity.Read More
KCEU’s Chair Ali Raza Syed condemns India’s involvement in terrorism in Canada
BRUSSELS, OCT 18 /DNA/ – Kashmir Council Europe (KCEU) Ali Raza Syed has strongly condemned India’s involvement in acts of terrorism and conspiracy for violence within Canada and United States. In a statement he said, specifically the accusations made by Canada reveal India’s malicious agenda on the international front. This situation proves that India is not only engaging in state terrorism and violent extremism against the oppressed people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir and helpless communities in various parts of India and but is also endangering the sovereignty and securityRead More
ISSI hosts Hong Ting Forum: dialogue in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, OCT 18 /DNA/ – China Pakistan Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with Xinhua News Agency organised the Hong Ting Forum: Dialogue in Islamabad titled “Understanding China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and Chinese-Style Modernization Development Path.” The event highlighted China’s unique national modernisation and the importance of the China Pakistan All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Participants included notables from the diplomatic community, academia, think tanks and civil society. During his welcome remarks, Jiang Chao, Bureau Chief Xinhua News Agency, stated that under theRead More
Pakistan, France strengthen educational ties: A growing partnership
ISLAMABAD, OCT 18 /DNA/ – France Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey on Friday said the partnership between Pakistan and France in higher education is gaining momentum, with increasing academic cooperation and student exchanges. This relationship, bolstered by the “Choose France” initiative, is paving the way for more collaboration between universities in both countries. Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, esteemed members of the Choose France delegation, and representatives of the media, welcome to the French residence. This event marks the visit of a high-level academicRead More