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PML-N to enter election campaign with ‘realistic manifesto’ next week

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1 year ago

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Manifesto would be based on ground facts: PML-N senator.
Higher echelon meeting would accord approval to manifesto.
Sub committees constituted to compile recommendations: Siddiqui.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will kick off its election campaign soon after unveiling its manifesto based on “ground facts” for February 8 elections

Senator Irfan Siddiqui, the convener of the manifesto committee of PML-N, told The News on Sunday that the manifesto focuses on inflation, economic revival, eradicating unemployment and poverty and refinement of governance.

He said the manifesto would be based on ground facts, adding that Nawaz Sharif had issued instructions that the manifesto must be practical.

A higher echelon meeting would discuss the final draft of the manifesto tomorrow (Tuesday) and accord approval to the same as it would be a national document.

It would also provide assistance to other parties with regard to the national interest.

He said the PML-N, after assuming the government, would set up a Monitoring and Implementation Council for execution of the manifesto that would keep an eye on the pace of implementation in letter and spirit.

Senator Siddiqui said that Nawaz had announced nine points during a public meeting at the Minar-e-Pakistan in October last year that have been made part of the manifesto.

The PML-N has worked out a practical manifesto through serious exercise instead of making it a lip service and sloganeering, said Senator Irfan, adding the PML-N would like to highlight the performance of its 2013-18 government as an additional part of the manifesto.

He said that 32-sub committees were constituted to compile the recommendations while a committee of overseas Pakistanis was set up separately.

He revealed that a portal was created to seek the views of people. Incidentally, more than 6,000 people, institutions and organisations taking benefit of the facility contributed useful recommendations for future plans of the party.

He said not a single political party has done such a hectic exercise for preparation of their manifesto and that is the reason the PMLN has not presented the document yet. It took two months to articulate the recommendations, he added.

Senator Siddiqui recalled that certain political parties had made tall promises to attract public opinion, knowing they wouldn’t come to power.

For the reason their commitments are unrealistic and impracticable. He assured that the PML-N’s manifesto would be a guarantor of healthy change in the light of the country and its people.

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PTI suggests resuming talks with government over judicial commission issue.

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1 month ago

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Barrister Gohar, Chairman of the PTI, has claimed that the party’s founder has suspended negotiations, emphasizing that the government should declare the commission within seven days.

He emphasized the PTI’s openness to rethink if the government makes headway and establishes the commission.

Barrister Gohar told the reporters, “Seven days were enough to announce the commission.” We are ready to reconsider, but the government must first announce the commission.”

He stated that the PTI approached the negotiations with an open mind. “The PTI founder has halted the negotiations. “The government had eight laws on their agenda, while we only had two demands,” he stated.

The PTI chairman went on to say that even after seven days, no progress had been made in forming the commission. He encouraged the government to reconsider the decision and proceed with the announcement.

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PTI will declare February 8 to be “Black Day,” sparking protests across the country.

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2 months ago

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According to reports, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intends to hold rallies nationwide on Wednesday in support of its decision to declare February 8, the one-year anniversary of the general elections, a black day.

According to media sources, PTI founder Imran Khan has instructed all party lawmakers—including MPAs and MNAs—to plan and take part in demonstrations in their local communities on February 8 in order to draw attention to their complaints and issues.

In a recent meeting with legal advisors on Wednesday, Imran Khan expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the party’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram. The meeting emphasized the importance of party discipline and gave stern directives to abstain from any criticism of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the JUI-F.

It has also been suggested that the PTI engage opposition leaders in the demonstrations in order to win their support.

Party insiders revealed that the founder has urged leaders to ensure effective coordination and mobilised efforts in preparation for February 8.

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In 13 cases involving the D-Chowk demonstration, Bushra Bibi granted temporary release until February 7.

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2 months ago

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Bushra Bibi, the wife of the PTI chairman, was granted temporary release by the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in 13 counts pertaining to the November 26 D-Chowk protest. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra ordered the police to produce all pertinent documentation by February 7 and granted bail against surety bonds of Rs. 5,000 apiece.

Additionally, Bushra Bibi was given temporary release until February 7 in the Rangers’ accident case. During the hearing, Judge Tahir Abbas Supra expressed disappointment over the behavior of the defense counsel on two occasions. Addressing the lawyers, he remarked, “You demand VIP protocol everywhere, but this is not possible. Prepare your files properly before coming to court.”

Three cases at the Secretariat Police Station, two each at the Margalla, Karachi Company, and Ramna Police Stations, and one each at the Tarnol, Kohsar, Aabpara, and Khanna Police Stations are among the numerous charges against Bushra Bibi.

In addition, the judge chastised the defense team for requesting that Bushra Bibi sign and thumbprint blank documents. He said, “The accused must sign and thumbprint the court orders, not blank sheets.”

Bushra Bibi also went to the Islamabad High Court to have her biometrics verified in relation to her appeal to be exonerated in the Toshakhana-II case. On Monday, Bushra Bibi and the PTI chairman submitted their acquittal petitions. After finishing the biometric procedure, she departed right away.