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Punjab governor not fulfilling constitutional duty: Asad Umar

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Punjab governor not fulfilling constitutional duty: Asad Umar

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former planning minister Asad Umar said on Monday it was necessary to hold elections within 90 days of an assembly’s dissolution but the Punjab governor was not fulfilling his constitutional responsibility. 

Speaking to media outside the Lahore High Court (LHC), Mr Umar said plans were being made to undermine the constitution as the date of elections in Punjab had not been announced yet. 

The PTI leader said the decisions of the masses were not honoured in the past and it seemed that there were still some elements who had not learnt anything from the past as the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was openly talking about violating the country’s constitution. Some elements were threatening democracy and the constitution but democracy, people and the constitution would emerge victorious, he added.

Earlier in the day, the LHC admitted the plea filed by the PTI against not announcing a date for the general election in Punjab for hearing. The plea was heard by Justice Jawad Hassan of the LHC, in which Barrister Ali Zafar presented arguments on behalf of the PTI. PTI Secretary General Asad Umar, former speaker Sibtain Khan, Mian Aslam Iqbal, Shibli Faraz and Ali Sahi were present in the courtroom during the hearing.

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Lawyer Ali Zafar argued that elections were supposed to be held within 90 days after the assembly had been dissolved but the Punjab governor had not even announced the date for elections. 

Justice Jawad Hassan remarked that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) should be made party in the case as it needed to be addressed who was responsible to announce the election date.

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Interference in judiciary not acceptable: SCBA

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The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) released a statement regarding the letter written by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) about interference in the judicial matters.

SCBA President Shahzad Shoukat stressed the association’s commitment to upholding the rule of law. He expressed strong displeasure over the incident mentioned in the judges’ letter.

“Interference in the judiciary is not only condemnable but also warrants decisive action,” said the SCBA president.

The Supreme Court Bar Association reiterated its belief in the independence of the judiciary. It emphasised that any actions perceived as undermining this independence would not be accepted by the association. 

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Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

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Dr Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, visited the Russian embassy in London to convey Pakistan’s condolences to the Russian people and government on the deadly terrorist attack in Moscow.

The death toll from last week’s Moscow concert hall attack jumped to 140 on Wednesday. The responsibility for the gruesome attack was claimed by the ISIS-K.

At the Russian embassy, Mohammad Faisal signed the condolence book, noting, “We strongly condemn the horrendous attack carried out at a concert hall in Moscow. We express our deepest sympathies with the families of the victims. In this difficult hour, we stand in solidarity with the people and government of the Russian Federation.”

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PTI announces candidates for by-election

PTI announces candidates for by-election

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Pakistan Tehreek Pakistan (PTI) has nominated its candidates for the by-elections.

According to PTI leader Hammad Azhar, Shahzad Farooq will contest from NA-119, Lahore and Sardar Muhammad Hussain Dogar from NA-132.

Azhar highlighted that Hakim Nisar would contest from PP-22, Chakwal, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi from PP-32, Gujrat and Owais Qasim from PP-54, Narowal.

jaz Bhati would contest from PP-139, Sheikhupura, Hafiz Zeeshan from PP-149, Moonis Elahi from PP-158 and Yusuf Mayo from PP-164.

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In his message on social media site X, Azhar said the rest of the candidates would be announced soon while the PTI would put all its support behind candidates.

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