Tag: Law
Davis issue – FO seeks legal opinion, Law Ministry indecisive
ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has not replied to the request forwarded by the Foreign Office (FO) around 15 days back, which sought its legal opinion on the issue of the US national Raymond Davis.
A source in the ministry told Pakistan Today on Saturday that the Foreign Office had sent a request seeking legal opinion on the issue involving the murder of two Pakistanis by Raymond Davis. The FO had also provided all the available record of Davis
A source in the ministry told Pakistan Today on Saturday that the Foreign Office had sent a request seeking legal opinion on the issue involving the murder of two Pakistanis by Raymond Davis. The FO had also provided all the available record of Davis
Malik discusses law and order with Altaf
ISLAMABAD - Interior Minister Rehman Malik phoned Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain on Saturday and discussed various issues with him including law and order situation in Pakistan. Both of them discussed the political situation in the country and agreed that stringent security measures were required for the protection of life and property of the citizens, said a press release.
Rehman Malik told Altaf Hussain that terrorists wanted to destabilise the country
Rehman Malik told Altaf Hussain that terrorists wanted to destabilise the country
Law enforcement officials tell VIPs to strictly adhere to security protocol
ISLAMABAD - Law enforcement officials in the federal capital have directed politicians and religious leaders to strictly adhere to security protocols and not let terrorists take advantage of the security breach committed by none other but themselves.
According to a letter written by the DIG (Security) Islamabad on Thursday and circulated through the Ministry of Interior to all politicians and other VIPs who have been provided security cover, these people have been asked not to
According to a letter written by the DIG (Security) Islamabad on Thursday and circulated through the Ministry of Interior to all politicians and other VIPs who have been provided security cover, these people have been asked not to
Dogar’s licence challenged for use of ‘Pakistan’ in law firm’s name
LAHORE - A full bench of the Lahore high Court (LHC) on Thursday ordered lawyer AK Dogar, who is challenging President Asif Ali Zardari for holding two offices simultaneously, to file a reply to an application challenging his practicing license over his firm Pakistan Lawyers Forum's alleged violations of Punjab Bar Council (PBC) rules. Dogar had filed a petition along with engineer Ghulam Jillani and lawyer Asif Mehmood Khan asking the court to censure Zardari for simultaneously
SC rebukes Law Ministry over NAB chairman’s appointment
ISLAMABAD - Hearing petitions against the appointment of Justice (r) Syed Deedar Hussain Shah as National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman, Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa of the Supreme Court (SC) remarked on Monday that it seemed as if the law ministry was unaware of the law under which the appointment of the NAB chairman was made.
A three-member bench comprising Justice Javed Iqbal, Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed and Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa was hearing identical petitions
A three-member bench comprising Justice Javed Iqbal, Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed and Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa was hearing identical petitions
SC seeks report on law and order in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court on Friday directed the attorney general to bring into the notice of the prime minister the worsening law and order situation in Balochistan and submit within three days policy statement of the premier on the steps to improve the situation.
A three-member, bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Muhammad Sair Ali and Justice Ghulam Rabbani, was hearing a petition filed by the Balochistan High Court Bar Association president
A three-member, bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Muhammad Sair Ali and Justice Ghulam Rabbani, was hearing a petition filed by the Balochistan High Court Bar Association president
Rahat says he wasn’t aware of Indian law
LAHORE - Noted Pakistani artiste Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on Wednesday thanked the government of India, Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Pakistani High Commissioner Shahid Malik for their cooperation in the recent airport issue in India.
At his first press conference after returning home from India, Khan said he was not aware of the rules of carrying cash while travelling out of India. He said there were 14 people who were accompanying him and some of the money belonged to them.
At his first press conference after returning home from India, Khan said he was not aware of the rules of carrying cash while travelling out of India. He said there were 14 people who were accompanying him and some of the money belonged to them.
LHC summons AG in petition challenging immunity law
LAHORE - The Lahore High Court on Monday issued a notice to the attorney general for March 14 on a petition challenging Diplomatic and Consular Privileges Act, 1972, calling it against fundamental human rights guaranteed in the constitution.
Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry passed the order on a petition filed by petitioner-counsel Muhammad Azhar Siddique. The petitioner-counsel contended the act was in conflict with the fundamental rights as envisaged in the Constitution 1973
Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry passed the order on a petition filed by petitioner-counsel Muhammad Azhar Siddique. The petitioner-counsel contended the act was in conflict with the fundamental rights as envisaged in the Constitution 1973
Firdous rules out Davis’ facilitation under Diyat law
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Information Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday ruled out any facilitation by the federal government in clinching a covert deal between the families of the two Pakistani youths killed by Raymond Davis under Qisas and Diyat laws.
"The Punjab government can facilitate both the parties for an out-of-court settlement (under Qasis and Diyat provisos), not the PPP. Moreover, we don't have a culture of handing over Pakistani nationals to US authorities. We
"The Punjab government can facilitate both the parties for an out-of-court settlement (under Qasis and Diyat provisos), not the PPP. Moreover, we don't have a culture of handing over Pakistani nationals to US authorities. We
Celebrations to a backdrop of blasphemy law politics
LAHORE - At a time when Muslims are celebrating the Eid Miladun Nabi, some old trends are giving way for new traditions of celebrating the occasion. The success of religious parties in forcing the federal government not to amend the blasphemy law would reflect the mood of events to be held throughout the day.
Religious parties have emboldened their heads having forced the government to bow before them. Chief amongst these is the Sunni Ittehad Council, an alliance of eight Barelvi
Religious parties have emboldened their heads having forced the government to bow before them. Chief amongst these is the Sunni Ittehad Council, an alliance of eight Barelvi
No intention to amend blasphemy law: PM
ISLAMABAD - Quashing all rumours about proposed amendments to the blasphemy law, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday said that the federal government has no intention to amend the blasphemy law, which he claimed was introduced by former PM and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's government. "Any amendment to this law would be against our party policy," the PM said while talking to a group of parliamentarians at his Parliament House Chambers.
‘No one is ready to listen to facts regarding blasphemy law’
LAHORE - No one is ready to listen to logical facts regarding the blasphemy law and the print and electronic media is dominated by right-wing journalists who are responsible for spreading extremism in society, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Information Secretary Fauzia Wahab said on Monday.
She was talking to journalists after launching ceremony of regular transmission of radio channel FM 97.6 at the Kinnaird College for Women. Fauzia said that case of killing of three Pakistanis
She was talking to journalists after launching ceremony of regular transmission of radio channel FM 97.6 at the Kinnaird College for Women. Fauzia said that case of killing of three Pakistanis
Thousands take to Lahore streets to support blasphemy law
LAHORE - Thousands of demonstrators responded to a call by the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Namoos-e-(TNS) Risalat (SAW) to rally from Nasir Bagh to Faisal Chowk on The Mall on Sunday to protest against government's plans to amend blasphemy laws.
Demonstrators from the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) held banners in support of Mumtaz Qadri - the police commando who shot dead former Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer. Leaders
Demonstrators from the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) held banners in support of Mumtaz Qadri - the police commando who shot dead former Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer. Leaders
The law must take its course, says Pakistan
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Saturday refused to succumb to US pressure for the immediate release of Raymond Davis, whom the US embassy called its diplomat, while advising the US to respect the legal process initiated after the incident.
The US authorities are exerting maximum pressure for Davis' release as soon as possible and on Saturday the US embassy made a formal demand for his immediate release while declaring him a member of its diplomatic staff which is entitled to diplomatic
The US authorities are exerting maximum pressure for Davis' release as soon as possible and on Saturday the US embassy made a formal demand for his immediate release while declaring him a member of its diplomatic staff which is entitled to diplomatic
‘Government has no intention of changing the blasphemy law’
LAHORE - The federal government has no intention to change the blasphemy law, Punjab Governor Latif Khosa said on Thursday. He made these remarks while visiting the Jamaat-e-Islami's (JI) headquarters at Mansoora.
"On behalf of the federal government, let me categorically state that we had never planned to change the blasphemy law and will also not do so in the future. Any change is absolutely out of question. We will fight to protect honour of our Holy Prophet (PBUH)," the
"On behalf of the federal government, let me categorically state that we had never planned to change the blasphemy law and will also not do so in the future. Any change is absolutely out of question. We will fight to protect honour of our Holy Prophet (PBUH)," the
‘MQM must focus on rule of law in Karachi’
GUJRANWALA - Former Federal Minister and PML-N leader Ghulam Dastgir Khan has criticised the MQM for supporting martial law in the Punjab and added that the ethnic party should concentrate on the rule of law in Karachi and adopt better attitude to become a mainstream political party instead of promoting target killings.
While talking to PML-N USA chapter office-bearer Nasir Ahmad Butt, Khan expressed deep concern over target killings in Karachi and MQM's alleged involvement in
While talking to PML-N USA chapter office-bearer Nasir Ahmad Butt, Khan expressed deep concern over target killings in Karachi and MQM's alleged involvement in
Blasphemy law won’t be amended, says PM
DERA GHAZI KHAN - Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday reiterated that the government had no plans to amend the blasphemy laws.
"Neither did we plan to do that nor will we be planning to amend the blasphemy law," the prime minister said while addressing a gathering of people after inaugurating the sub-campuses of the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) at the AIOU office.
Gilani said those who were saying that a committee had
"Neither did we plan to do that nor will we be planning to amend the blasphemy law," the prime minister said while addressing a gathering of people after inaugurating the sub-campuses of the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) at the AIOU office.
Gilani said those who were saying that a committee had
