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Posts Tagged ‘PCO’

Naeem Bukhari, Dogar Challenge CJ; Lawyers Remain Silent

By Maria Sultan • Oct 27th, 2009 • Category: Politics

Just after the reconciliatory meeting between Asif Ali Zardari and Mian Nawaz Sharif, a new thriller has appeared allegedly from the power circles of Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Former Chief Justice Supreme Court Justice (rtd) Abdul Hameed Dogar denied the validity of verdict of seven-judge bench on November 3, 2007, and he bashed the Chief Justice of Pakistan [...]



In Fairness to Pervez Musharraf

By A Khokar • Sep 8th, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

Visit any TV channel or go through the print media, the hot topic under discussion is Pervez Musharraf’s trial for breaching the Constitution. Most vocal in this campaign is Mian Nawaz Sharif and his coterie. The pertinent question that comes to mind is, that it was not the first time that it has happened, quite [...]



Let’s Start Afresh

By A Khokar • Jul 27th, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

The Larger bench of Supreme Court arranged under the auspice of CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Choudhary has called for an explanation of Ex-President General Pervez Musharraf— that on 3rd November 2007 when he shelved the constitution and declared a state of emergency in the country; the able Supreme Court bench thinks; this action is in violation of the constitution.  [...]



Shahbaz Again

By Rohail Butt • Mar 31st, 2009 • Category: Politics

A wave of relief has swept through Punjab as the The Supreme Court of Pakistan stayed on its decision of February 25 in which it disqualified Pakistan Muslim League-N President, Mian Shahbaz Sharif to hold the office of chief executive of Punjab province. This is not only a good news for the Punjab but also [...]



2007 & Post Benazir Assassination Era: An Opportunity Lost?

By Farid Masood • Jan 24th, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

Nations learn from their experiences and event occurring within and around for them. Year 2007 & 2008 in a sense of awakening were blissful years for the Pakistani Nation. Such great years of tests, efforts and rewards can hardly be witnessed in history of nations.

Serial of historical events occurred starting right from March 9, [...]



Don’t Fool Us More

By Muskan Hina • Jun 25th, 2008 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

Under the Constitution, a constitutional amendment can be passed only by a two-thirds majority in both houses of parliament. Both PPP and PML-N don’t have the majority in the senate, and so they cannot adopt the proposed amendment in the constitutional package prepared by Asif Ali Zardari & co.
This package is now being presented to [...]



Credit for Judges Restoration

By Sameer Shaharyar • May 22nd, 2008 • Category: Politics

Vying for credit in the deeds of virtue is one thing, and deceiving the partner in noble causes to score political points is quite another. The issue of restitution of judiciary is not something which would just benefit PML-N, rather it’s the voice of heart of majority of the Pakistanis.
After breaking the hearts of Pakistanis [...]



Constitutional Cold War

By Ali Yar Khan • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Politics

While nation burns the robbers and suffer in silence, Zardari house in Islamabad is using the legal brain of law minister Farooq H. Naek at the full throttle. Pakistan People’s Party is eying a comprehensive legal package and some really dynamic changes in the constitution through the 18th amendment in the constitution.
From reinstatement of judges [...]



Nationwide protests for the immediate restoration of the deposed judges

By Samad Khurram • May 8th, 2008 • Category: Politics

Friends,
There will be protests in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad on Thursday, May 8th 2008 for the immediate restoration of the deposed judges and for purging the judiciary free from the PCO inductees and conspirators of the Nov 3rd coup. Please come to the protest in whichever city you are based in and also inform all [...]



PCO Judges of Nov. 3

By Salman Mugsi • May 4th, 2008 • Category: Politics

As a trade-off, Pakistan Muslim League-N has agreed with Pakistan People’s Party to include the Nov. 3 PCO judges along with the restoration of the deposed judges on Nov. 3, who refused to take oath from Musharraf under PCO.
This was the last resort for the PML-N to save Pakistan Democratic Alliance coalition.  Zardari wanted to [...]