Tag: Democracy
Constitutionalism ensures democracy: CJP
HYDERABAD DECAAN/ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that whenever a country is ruled by the chosen representatives under the dispensation of constitution, the good governance is strengthened. Delivering his key note address at the inaugural session of the 17th Commonwealth Law Conference in Hyderabad, India, on Sunday, he said the existence of an independent judiciary was necessary for the enforcement of fundamental rights, trade and
Iraq court ruling is ‘threat to democracy’
BAGHDAD - Iraq's parliament speaker on Wednesday slammed a court ruling placing bodies like the central bank under ministerial control as a threat to democracy, and threatened to pass laws revamping the judiciary.
Osama al-Nujaifi's remarks came as an Iraqi media outlet published a 2006 letter that showed the country's top judge seeming to contradict last month's decision to tie several independent bodies to the cabinet, a ruling which has sparked widespread controversy and
Osama al-Nujaifi's remarks came as an Iraqi media outlet published a 2006 letter that showed the country's top judge seeming to contradict last month's decision to tie several independent bodies to the cabinet, a ruling which has sparked widespread controversy and
US says Kazakh referendum is setback for democracy
ALMATY - The United States on Tuesday condemned Kazakhstan's move to extend the rule of veteran leader Nursultan Nazarbayev to 2020, bypassing a 2012 election, and said this would be a blow to democracy.
"We believe a national referendum that would replace the presidential elections guaranteed by Kazakhstan's constitution would be a setback for democracy in Kazakhstan," the U.S. government said in a statement.
"We think that it is important that Kazakhstan's government and
"We believe a national referendum that would replace the presidential elections guaranteed by Kazakhstan's constitution would be a setback for democracy in Kazakhstan," the U.S. government said in a statement.
"We think that it is important that Kazakhstan's government and
‘No one allowed to derail democracy’
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday once again reiterated that nobody would be allowed to derail the democratic process in the country.
"Internal situation of the country may be a point of concern for some of you, but let me assure you that the government is fully in control of the situation and will not allow anybody to pursue his personal agendas or derail the country from the path of economic prosperity and sustained democracy," said Gilani, addressing
"Internal situation of the country may be a point of concern for some of you, but let me assure you that the government is fully in control of the situation and will not allow anybody to pursue his personal agendas or derail the country from the path of economic prosperity and sustained democracy," said Gilani, addressing
Give democracy a chance, pleads PM
ISLAMABAD: The government believes in free and independent media and regards it the fourth pillar of the state but while playing the role of a watchdog, the media should make sure that it does not undermine the democratic system and national institutions, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Saturday.
Addressing SAFMA's 4th National Conference on Media, Democracy and Good Governance, the prime minister said, "The media should not try to become a creator of news and act as a
Addressing SAFMA's 4th National Conference on Media, Democracy and Good Governance, the prime minister said, "The media should not try to become a creator of news and act as a
Nawaz says PPP’s poor governance is damning democracy
GUJRANWALA: PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has said that disappointment created among the masses by PPP's poor governance could be harmful to democracy, which had been restored after a long struggle.
Addressing a gathering at the residence of MNA Iftikhar Ahmad Cheema after offering condolences over his mother's death, Nawaz said the president and prime minister should adopt politics of principles and should control corruption at the upper level, as well as in the public sector, where
Addressing a gathering at the residence of MNA Iftikhar Ahmad Cheema after offering condolences over his mother's death, Nawaz said the president and prime minister should adopt politics of principles and should control corruption at the upper level, as well as in the public sector, where
PPP, PML-Q agree on ‘strengthening’ democracy
LAHORE
The PPP is following the principle of inclusiveness by taking all political forces along whether in parliament or outside it, Law Minister Babar Awan said on Monday.
Addressing a joint press conference with PML-Q leader Pervaiz Elahi, Awan said the elected government's term duration was written in the constitution, adding that bringing an in-house change in the parliament or provincial assemblies was the right of the democratic forces.
To a question regarding the
The PPP is following the principle of inclusiveness by taking all political forces along whether in parliament or outside it, Law Minister Babar Awan said on Monday.
Addressing a joint press conference with PML-Q leader Pervaiz Elahi, Awan said the elected government's term duration was written in the constitution, adding that bringing an in-house change in the parliament or provincial assemblies was the right of the democratic forces.
To a question regarding the
PML-N’s “Defense Day for Democracy” in full swing
Leadership asks workers to prepare for Long March
Hamza Shabaz, Saad Rafique condemn Zardari,Musharraf
LAHORE
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) held a "Defense Day for Democracy" demonstration at the Aiwan-e-Iqbal today, condemning Zardari and Musharraf and asking the party members to prepare for a Long March towards Islamabad to rid the country of the virus of corruption.
Protesters swarmed on the Edgerton Road and the Mall hurling slogans of "Go Zardari Go",
Hamza Shabaz, Saad Rafique condemn Zardari,Musharraf
LAHORE
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) held a "Defense Day for Democracy" demonstration at the Aiwan-e-Iqbal today, condemning Zardari and Musharraf and asking the party members to prepare for a Long March towards Islamabad to rid the country of the virus of corruption.
Protesters swarmed on the Edgerton Road and the Mall hurling slogans of "Go Zardari Go",
PML-N’s “Defense Day of Democracy” in full swing
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) held a "Defense Day of Democracy" demonstration at the Aiwan-e-Iqbal today, condemning Zardari and Musharraf and asking party members to prepare for a long march to Islamabad to rid the country of the virus of corruption.
Protesters swarmed the Edgerton Road and The Mall hurling slogans of "Go Zardari Go", "Say No to Looto and Phooto policy" "Honourless Musharraf dare return to face treason carges!"
Speaking on the occasion, Hamza Shahbaz
Protesters swarmed the Edgerton Road and The Mall hurling slogans of "Go Zardari Go", "Say No to Looto and Phooto policy" "Honourless Musharraf dare return to face treason carges!"
Speaking on the occasion, Hamza Shahbaz
