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Asad warns CEC against violation of constitution

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar warned on Wednesday the Chief Election Commissioner against the violation of the constitution.

Speaking to media, Mr Umar warned the ECP CEC that if he violates the constitution, he will be held accountable. Reminding the electoral watchdog of its role, Mr Umar claimed, “The ECP was not showing neutrality.”

Blaming the ECP for creating the situation of political crisis in the country, Mr Umar said, “With the existence of the political crisis, the situation of economic crisis was created.”

He schooled Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, saying, “When Dar was abroad, he was giving tough time to former finance minister Miftah Ismail. He blamed Miftah for not dealing with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a right way.”

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Mr Umar questioned, “If the agreement was also underway with the IMF, then on what issues were the negotiations with the international lender going”?

On Tuesday, On Tuesday, Mr Umar reiterated the demand of holding snap polls.

Speaking to media flanked by fellow leaders Fawad Chaudhry and Hammad Azhar, Mr Umar talked about the “Jail Bharo Movement,” saying, “Besides the workers, the bigwigs of the party are also ready to court arrest.”

Mr Umar stated, citing the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision, “It has been over four days since the LHC gave a ruling on holding elections in Punjab.””But the governor has not announced the elections in the province.”

Taking a jibe at the incumbent government, Mr Umar said, “The entire mass is looking at how the coalition government is escaping the elections.”

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Reminding his opponents of the supremacy of the constitution, Mr. Umar said, “There is no bigger crime than to violate the constitution.”

He cited the opinions of the legal experts, saying, “The act of violation of the constitution is equivalent to sedition as per the legal community.”

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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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