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PTI petitions the SC to execute the reserved seat ruling.

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3 months ago

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According to information provided by the court, Advocate Azhar Bhandari filed the application, asking it to order the Election Commission to carry out the ruling.

The Election Commission is asked in the petition to act upon the July 12 short order and grant independent candidates certificates of affiliation.

Moreover, the petition asks the court to reject the Election Commission’s plea for additional information regarding the ruling. PTI contended that excessive delay has resulted from the Election Commission’s inability to execute the ruling.

Supreme Court decision
With a huge blow to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s ruling coalition, a 13-member bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa decided that the PTI is entitled to reserved seats.

Declaring the 8–5 majority decision, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah overturned the PHC’s (Peshawar High Court) ruling that had affirmed the ECP’s (Electoral Commission of Pakistan) decision to deny the SIC the reserved seats.

Judge Jamal Mandokhail, Judge Naeem Afghan, Judge Yahya Afridi, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, and Judge Ameenuddin Khan disapproved of the majority ruling.

The problem of reserved seats
More than eighty independent candidates supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won the elections on February 8, bringing the issue of reserved seats to light.

In order to request the assignment of reserved seats, the SIC then went to the ECP on February 21.

But the PTI was dealt a blow when the election board refused to award the SIC the reserved seats in a 4-1 majority decision on March 4, citing the party’s noncompliance in submitting its list of candidates.

Among other political parties, the electoral commission assigned the reserved seats for women and minorities.

The ECP declined to assign the reserved seats to the PTI-backed SIC since the party had not filed its list of candidates by the deadline. As a result, the SIC filed an appeal with the court. Following an appeal to the Supreme Court by the SIC, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) maintained the ruling of the ECP.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Pakistan, and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) each received one reserved seat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, according a notification from the ECP.

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and PPP have been allotted reserved seats for women in the Sindh Assembly. Reserved seats were won by MQM-P’s Fouzia Hameed and PPP’s Samita Afzal.

A two-thirds majority in the National Assembly was then made possible by the PHC ruling, which was supported by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and other allies. By this ruling, the SIC retained 82 seats, the PML-N gained 123, and the PPP gained 73.

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SIFC Introduces Green Tourism: Boosting Tourism with Global Events

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17 hours ago

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An effort to boost Pakistan’s tourist industry’s international appeal is being spearheaded by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which is focusing on ecotourism.

Promotion of Pakistan as a tourist destination abroad is the goal of the project.

As part of green tourism, more than 30 government entities work together. International and local sporting events are a means to an end for “green Pakistan” in its mission to promote the nation.

Pakistan is a great destination for those seeking religious, mountaineering, and heritage-based tourism.

Green tourism allows users to arrange a variety of services, including tours, lodging, and more, through mobile applications.

One of SIFC’s goals is to increase the country’s visibility abroad by hosting major international events that adhere to green tourism principles.

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Minister of Finance Reaffirms Unwavering Support for APM Terminals Group in Effort to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

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17 hours ago

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Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan’s Minister of Finance, has promised the APM Terminals Group his full support in creating an environment that is both business-friendly and conducive to investment.

In Islamabad, he met with a group of APM terminals who had come to hear him speak. Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, was in charge of the group.

Muhammad Aurangzeb, a senator from Pakistan, expressed his approval of APM Terminals’ investment plans.

Following last month’s signing of a memorandum of agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the meeting’s emphasis was on the actions taken to date.

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In the Face of Terrorism, Beijing Reaffirms Its Will to Assist Pakistan

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17 hours ago

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Repairing relations damaged by recent attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, China has pledged to aid Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and economic and social growth.

Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, restated the common enemy status of terrorism during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Lin Jian, reaffirmed China’s commitment to helping Pakistan advance economically, socially, and personally. Following recent attacks on Chinese people in Pakistan, China moved to mend bilateral ties by reiterating its support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism initiatives and socio-economic development.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirmed that terrorists are an ally of no humanity during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

Lin jian stated that China will maintain its assistance for Pakistan as the country works to improve the lives of its citizens via economic and social development.