Imran Khan and his party PTI have been in the news all week. On May 15, the Islamabad High Court approved Mr. Khan’s bail application in the Al Qadir Trust case. Although he was bailed out in this case, he will remain behind bars in a number of other cases in which former prime ministers have been convicted. Meanwhile, his party has been changing its mind about consultations with other political parties, first saying it would not talk to anyone, then insisting it would only talk to “real” people in power, and finally, just recently, PTI requested filing of a lawsuit. Members will withdraw and all political prisoners will be released.
dawn (May 16) states, “In a democracy, negotiation is the fundamental process for resolving disputes and reaching agreements,” and imposes an obligation on both sides to resolve disputes. However, entering negotiations with strict preconditions would undermine the process…However, governments with the upper hand must take the initiative to initiate dialogue to reduce tensions. ”
news international (May 17) Accusing political parties of ignoring the interests of the people, he said: “At a time when the entire country is being shaken by a severe heat wave and people are finding it extremely difficult to pay their electricity and other utility bills… PTI wants more.” Political theater… all political parties… would be better off coming together and forging a consensus on the current crisis… to ensure the next free and fair elections and get the country out of the current mess. ”
Three months after the election, instability continues
The Supreme Court has overturned the Peshawar High Court’s decision to disallow 77 reserved seats for the Sunni Ittihad Council (SIC) and instead allocate them to other political parties. With the PTI-backed SIC winning seats, the ruling PPP-PML(N) coalition loses its two-thirds majority and loses the power to amend the constitution, leading to further political crisis.
express tribune (May 15) noted that the episode “highlighted the tyranny of the election monitoring agency’s executive branch, which was relentless in driving the PTI to the wall and did not concede any of the privileges accorded to the PTI.” and condemns ECP’s role in this story. The nomenclature of the Sunni Ittihad Council would have been determined by law. ”
dawn (May 15) agrees with the same statement. “Despite being given all the powers needed to responsibly lead the country through a democratic transition, we managed an election that fell far short of our promise of ‘free, fair and just.’ be fair and inclusive.”
protests in poland
Last week, Awami Action Committee (AAC)-led protests erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir against soaring electricity bills and taxes. Unfortunately, lives have been lost, both of officials and protesters. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took responsibility and expressed regret over the dissatisfaction. Kashmir Chief Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq called for a peaceful solution.
news international (May 14) praised this swift action by stakeholders, stating that “Rana Sanaullah, political advisor to the prime minister and senior leader of the PML-N, has accused the government of ‘mishandling’ the situation in Kashmir”. Everyone from President Asif Ali Zardari to Prime Minister Shehbaz and other political figures have made responsible statements and exercised restraint to find solutions to these demands. I’ve been asking for it. ”
nation (May 15) praised the government, then asked, “Why did this situation get so bad in the first place?” Regarding the larger impact of such incidents, the editorial also states: “Such crises not only have domestic implications but are also used by international organizations like India to spread propaganda against Pakistan and undermine unrelated causes like the Kashmir dispute in the international arena. Maintaining gender is not only important for internal cohesion, but also for protecting our global image and perception.”
heartwarming game
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, an international men’s field hockey tournament held annually in Malaysia, concluded on May 11th this year. In the final, Japan defeated Pakistan in a penalty shootout, which ended in a draw. With the Green Shirts reaching the final for the first time in 13 years, the media praised the team.
daily time (May 12) said, “Pakistan deserves all the credit from the world for daring to dream big in a sport that no one thought twice about.” He called attention to the lack of government support and infrastructure, adding: “The weak hockey federation has been in the doldrums for years…The absence has been so intolerable that the simple promise that the national team would provide compensation prompted its absence.” The former players told the federation that they had not been paid first. They requested that player fees and staff salaries be settled. ”
express tribune (May 13) also repeats the same words. “The momentum achieved with the Azlan Shah Cup must not be wasted. The current hockey sector needs to be encouraged through awards, remuneration and better facilities, but the national hockey czar is not willing to support the sport in this country. Every effort must be made to popularize and support it.”
adya.goyal@expressindia.com
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