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Tarar says Imran’s arrest carried out in line with constitution

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Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar on Tuesday said former prime minister Imran Khan had been arrested in line with the constitution.

Addressing the press, he said the Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq took the action as the arrest had been conducted on the court’s premises. “Thought it was carried out outside the premises, I would not like to go into details right now,” he added.

He went on to say that he would like to tell the PTI that arrest warrants were executed to arrest Mr Khan, seven member medical examination committee was formed to diagnose him, and it was up to court to decide to send him on judicial remand.

The mishandling during the arrest was condemnable, he said. “I have talked to Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and PM Shehbaz Sharif to ensure bringing the use of force to minimum in such circumstances,” he added.

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But as a lawyer, he said, he would like to say that the constitution should reign supreme as manifested in cooperating for investigation, replying to NAB notices, answering questions asked on inquiry stage. “The government had examined NAB law and tried to make it justice-friendly” he added.

NAB proceeded in safe lines though the PTI had been crying foul, he said. Outlining the changes in NAB law during the PDM’s tenure, he added that the opposition during the PTI government had faced worst NAB.

Commenting on the PTI’s reaction on Mr Khan’s arrest, he said civilised nations did not stage violent protests. “These reactions are condemnable,” he added. It was a responsibility of every Pakistani, he said, to conduct himself in lines with the constitution.

He went on to say that the constitution should be allowed to do its job now. “Pressurising the judiciary to take relief is not tolerable anymore,” he added.

Sharing details of the origin of corruption, he said National Crime Authority UK decided to repatriate money to Pakistan and a confidential agreementd had also been brought before the cabinet but kept under the carpet. “When ministers sougt details, it was shrugged off by saying that it is a legal matter,” he added.

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But later, it was discovered, he said, that a trust had been formed to receive the money in kickbacks with Mr Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi as trustees. “NAB sent notices but they evaded them,” he added. Everyone knew, he said, what happened when police went to Zaman Park to arrest Mr Khan. 

“Politicians should face allegations courageously,” he said. “PML-N supremo and former PM Nawaz and his daughter Maryam Nawaz served in jails for cases they had been abducted in later,” he added. No evidence of corruption, he said, was found against them.

The minister said politicians or public officer holders were trialed by the NAB with strict hands because people had psed their trust in them. “Had it not been better that Mr Khan appeared before the NAB and moved the court if found NAB’s inquiries unsatisfactory,” he added.

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Former PM Raja Parvez Ashraf raises concerns over IMF bailout conditions

Former PM Raja Parvez Ashraf raises concerns over IMF bailout conditions

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Former PM Raja Parvez Ashraf raises concerns over IMF bailout conditions

Former prime minister Raja Parvez Ashraf has raised concerns about the potential conditions of the new IMF bailout package for Pakistan.

In a statement issued on Friday, the PPP Central Punjab President suggested that the government should brief parliament on the IMF package, with the finance minister providing lawmakers with details on new taxes and approved austerity measures during an in-camera session.

Ashraf underscored that instead of privatising Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other vital institutions, state-owned enterprises should be managed through public-private partnerships.

The former PM strongly opposed the idea of imposing taxes on pensioners, deeming it unacceptable. He urged the Finance Ministry to seek an alternative solution.

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Raja Parvez Ashraf also highlighted the potential for enhanced harmony between the Centre and the provinces through the full implementation of the 18th Amendment.

He also proposed the abolition of unnecessary ministries to alleviate the financial burden on the federation.

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Pakistan slams Indian atrocities against minorities, Kashmiris at UN

Pakistan slams Indian atrocities against minorities, Kashmiris at UN

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Pakistan slams Indian atrocities against minorities, Kashmiris at UN

Pakistan addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, asserting that India was targeting Indian Muslims, Christians and Muslims in occupied Kashmir, and urged an end to their harsh suppression.

Ambassador Munir Akram stated during a debate on ‘Culture of Peace’ that since the BJP-RSS government took office in 2014, hate, oppression and violence against India’s 200 million Muslims, as well as other minorities like Christians and the ‘lower-caste’ Dalits, became rampant and systematic, driven by the ideology of Hindutva.

The envoy emphasised that unless Hindutva fascism was opposed and the impunity of the BJP-RSS ended, wider violence and conflict in South Asia would remain a real and present danger.

Despite efforts to promote a “Culture of Peace,” Akram noted a rise in hate, violence and war worldwide, with over 300 conflicts raging across the globe.

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Highlighting Pakistan’s efforts to combat Islamophobia, Akram expressed deep concern at the officially sanctioned manifestations of Islamophobia in India, citing the Citizenship Law and National Registry list designed to exclude Muslims from citizenship.

The envoy warned of the spread of Hindutva extremism, which he said turbo-charged repression in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He called for urgent resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

Akram also highlighted India’s belligerence towards Pakistan, citing threats from Indian officials to “take over” Azad Kashmir and dangerous military doctrines adopted by India.

He accused India of financing and sponsoring terrorist groups to disrupt the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and highlighted Pakistan’s concerns over India’s campaign of targeted assassinations, even beyond its borders.

Akram emphasised the urgent need for the international community to address these issues and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in the region.

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NA Secretariat accepts inclusion of independent members in SIC

NA Secretariat accepts inclusion of independent members in SIC

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NA Secretariat accepts inclusion of independent members in SIC

he National Assembly Secretariat has accepted the inclusion of independent members (PTI-backed MNAs) in the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), Dunya News reported.

The National Assembly Secretariat has released a list of 83 members of Sunni Ittehad Council on its official website after the approval of NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq.

After the inclusion of independent members, Sunni Ittehad Council has become second largest party in the lower house of the parliament with 83 members.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had sent a notification regarding the inclusion of independent members in the SIC to the National Assembly Secretariat.

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