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Arsonists wearing the garb of politicians do not qualify for dialogue: PM

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Arsonists wearing the garb of politicians do not qualify for dialogue: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ruled out talks with those involved in violence while wearing the garb of politicians, saying they should be punished.

The anarchists and arsonists, who wore the garb of politicians and attacked the symbols of the state, did not qualify for a dialogue, he said in a tweet.

In an apparent reference to the recent sentencing of former US president Donald Trump’s supporters involved in the Capitol Hill attack, Shehbaz added, “They should rather be held to account for their militant actions. This is the prevalent practice even in developed democracies.”

However, he noted that dialogue was an essential part of democracy. “Dialogue is deeply embedded in the political process,” he said and noted that it helped democracy mature and evolve.

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According to Shehbaz, many political and constitutional breakthroughs were achieved when political leaders sat across the table to craft a consensus, but the case is different when it comes to anarchists and arsonists.

Last week, former premier Nawaz Sharif had expressed similar views, making it clear that dialogue was possible only with politicians. No talks would be held the terrorists torching the martyrs’ monuments and setting the country on fire, he remarked.

It was clearly a message to PTI Chairman Imran Khan who had on the same day had expressed his readiness to hold talks while saying that he wasn’t able to get a positive response despite his efforts. 

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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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PTI announces candidates for by-election

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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