Nawaz Adliya!

Posted by anas on May 26, 2009 in Pakistan | 1 comment And today, the judiciary is finally independent. Yeah right! The so-called Nawaz Azaad Adliya has delivered a verdict to allow the Sharif Sr. to contest the election paving the way for his premiership, according to a change in set up which is widely being talked about. The decision was expected, ofcourse. How can the judges not favour PML-N? They had been doing so even during Mushrraf’s...
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So What If Sharif Brothers Are Disqualified?

Posted by anas on Feb 26, 2009 in Pakistan, Politics | 7 comments I fail to understand why a ‘popular’ person cannot be disqualified in Pakistan. Why can’t a two-time Chief Minister and a two-time Prime Minister, elected with two-third majority, be disqualified? What is the fuss about the recent decision of the Supreme Court? So, what if Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified? People should know that he was already ineligible and the court has...
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Is It POSSIBLE to Impeach Musharraf, Legally??

Posted by anas on Aug 7, 2008 in Pakistan | 7 comments The Constitution of Pakistan allows the elected members of the Parliament and Senate to impeach the President, but on what grounds? Article 47(1) states: Notwithstanding anything contained in the Constitution, the President may, in accordance with the provisions of this Article, be removed from office on the ground of physical or mental incapacity or impeached on a charge of violating the...
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Suo Motu Action Against GEO

Posted by anas on May 12, 2008 in Pakistan | 0 comments Pakistan’s most popular news channel, GEO News, tasted a bit of inherited agility from the post-emergency Supreme Court. The honorable SC summoned GEO for a hearing today (12th May) for a contempt of court notice. The next hearing is scheduled for 22nd May. The news and views on this action of court will vary and in probably the SC will be criticized by the vocal groups. However, I do think...
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