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MPs asked to ‘repair’ public confidence in parliamentary process

Stressing for turning a new page and making a fresh start, President Asif Ali Zardari called for a meaningful dialogue, parliamentary consensus and fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and political reconciliation to do away with polarization and overcome challenges. Addressing the joint session of the parliament in Islamabad, he shared his role as a […]

Headline

A former president, four ex-PMs contesting today’s general elections

A former president, four former prime ministers, including three-time former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, notable figures, and diverse political leaders are vying in the general elections, as polling will take place today (February 8), as per schedule issued by the Elections Commission of Pakistan. Pakistan Muslim League-N supreme leader Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is contesting […]

Opinion

Pakistan can’t afford to hold general elections, as seat reallocation can wait

President Dr Arif Alvi’s request to the Chief Election Commissioner for holding general elections within 90 days and for a related meeting was subtly avoided, citing a change in law requiring the head of state’s consultation for an election date. Two provisions of the constitution are pertinent in this matter, regulating the period for holding […]

Diversity

Govt urged to improve compliance with SC judgment to protect minorities’ rights

Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) organized a conference in Islamabad on challenge of implementing the Article 20 (freedom of religion) of the national constitution to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the landmark judgment on minorities’ rights. Speaking on the occasion, speakers raised concerns over the role of the federal and provincial governments to address human […]

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