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GHQ excuses itself from providing security for Punjab, KP and NA polls

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GHQ excuses itself from providing security for Punjab, KP and NA polls

The Pakistan army’s General Headquarters (GHQ) has excused itself from providing troops for security of elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by-polls and some National Assembly seats, citing ongoing wave of terrorism in the country. 

The situation about unavailability of troops for the election duties has been conveyed by the Ministry of Interior in a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The top electoral body has announced by-elections on NA seats in March while a schedule for polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to be announced in the coming days as the ECP is bound to hold polls within 90 days of dissolution of the assemblies. 

In the letter, the ministry said threat alerts were being issued by the National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta) and intelligence agencies, adding that Pakistan witnessed some terror incidents that claimed several lives in the recent past.

It said the Pakistan Armed Forces were busy in tackling terrorism and protecting human lives, thus, they were unable to provide security cover for elections. It highlighted that terrorist outfits had issued threats to the political leaders of various parties. It feared that the political leaders could be targeted during the electioneering.

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The ministry stated it had taken up the matter regarding security for elections with the GHQ but it was informed that army and civil armed forces were busy in border security and tackling internal security challenges in wake of terror activities. The GHQ further said security troops would also be deployed during the upcoming national census, adding that it would be unable to provide security for the elections.

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Interference in judiciary not acceptable: SCBA

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Interference in judiciary not acceptable: SCBA

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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