Swat military offensive has no Parliament backing: JUI-F

June 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Islamabad, June 26 (ANI): The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) president, Fazl-ur-Rehman has criticized the PPP led government, saying that the ongoing military offensive in Swat and Malakand Divisions has no backing either of the Parliament or the National Security Committee.

Speaking at a program in Jamia Qasmia here, Rehman blamed the US led allied forces for Pakistan’s present turbulent situation.

“The foreign forces have created chaotic situation in Pakistan by imposing their war on us,” The News quoted Rehman, as saying.

He did not support the Taliban’s methodology of using violent means to force the authorities to implement the ‘Sharia’, but stressed that it was the responsibility of the government to implement the Islamic law as soon as possible.

“The government should fulfill its responsibility toward enforcement of Shariah,” Rehman said. (ANI)

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Afridi’s father calls son’s ICC T20 final heroics “best gift on father’s day”

June 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Karachi, June 23 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi’s father, Sahibzada Fazl-ur Rehman is over the moon, after his son’s stupendous all-round performance helped Pakistan win the ICC Twenty20 Championship.

Ecstatic over the team’s brilliant performance to beat the favorites Sri Lanka in the final of the tournament at Lord’s, Rehman said his son has given him the best gift on father’s day.

“I am the proudest of all the Pakistani fathers because my son has given me the best gift on father’s day,” The Dawn quoted Rehman, as saying.

Afridi took one for 20 in his quota of four overs, and later hit a swashbuckling 54 to seal Pakistan’s win by eight wickets.

Rehman said Afridi has brought back smiles on the face of thousands of people in the country, who have been forced to face adverse situations in the recent past.

“What I always tell him is that he should play for the country and for the people who adore him. I am elated that he gave the whole nation moments of happiness,” he said.

Afridi, who hails from the tribal Khyber district in the troubled North West Frontier Province (NWFP), is hugely popular in the region.

“I am really happy, Afridi played an excellent innings. I feel proud of my country,” said Abdul Jalal, who has been forced to take shelter in a refugee camp due to the ongoing military operation in Swat and Malakand Divisions of the NWFP.

Afridi struggled to score runs in the initial part of the tournament, but he continued to wreak havoc with his patent fast leg-spinners, and came good with the bat when it mattered most for the team.

With back to back half centuries in the semi-final and final match of the tournament, Afridi has once again proved that he is arguably one of the severest hitters of the cricket ball, and the ICC T20 trophy has only rejuvenated his ‘boom-boom’ style batting. (ANI)

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Chaudhry not to attend Pakistan Day ceremony

March 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Islamabad, Mar.23 (ANI): The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, has said that he will not attend the award-distribution ceremony at the presidential palace here today.

According to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Dr. Faqeer Hussain, Justice Chaudhry will not be able to attend the ceremony due to preparation of cases at home before resuming his office tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Jamaat-i-Islami chief Fazl-ur-Rehman has said Chaudhry would continue to remain a PCO judge if he does not take fresh oath. (ANI)

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Zardari was not part of Benazir-Musharraf deal: Sheikh Rashid

March 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Karachi, Mar.1 (ANI): Incumbent Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was not to play any significant role in the country’s politics as per a deal reached between assassinated former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and then President General Pervez Musharraf.

Disclosing this, Awami Muslim League (AML) chief, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed also revealed that Benazir Bhutto had a report on Nawaz Sharif after she signed the Charter of Democracy.

Former President Musharraf also possessed a similar report, Rashid claimed.

In an interview to a private television channel, Rashid disclosed the formula of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) that was reached between Musharraf and Bhutto to form a civilian government.

“Pervez Musharraf on the top position, Benazir Bhutto as Prime Minister, followed by Q-League, then Asfandyar Wali and then Fazl-ur-Rehman,” Rashid said while revealing the details of the ten point formula.

It also mentioned about fixing a tenure for Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, The News reports.

The formula also placed restrictions on Musharraf in so far as contesting presidential elections in uniform.

“Musharraf wanted the NRO after the election, while Benazir Bhutto wanted it before,” Rashid claimed.(ANI)

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Zardari was not part of Benazir-Musharraf deal: Sheikh Rashid

March 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Karachi, Mar.1 (ANI): Incumbent Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was not to play any significant role in the country’s politics as per a deal reached between assassinated former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and then President General Pervez Musharraf.

Disclosing this, Awami Muslim League (AML) chief, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed also revealed that Benazir Bhutto had a report on Nawaz Sharif after she signed the Charter of Democracy.

Former President Musharraf also possessed a similar report, Rashid claimed.

In an interview to a private television channel, Rashid disclosed the formula of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) that was reached between Musharraf and Bhutto to form a civilian government.

“Pervez Musharraf on the top position, Benazir Bhutto as Prime Minister, followed by Q-League, then Asfandyar Wali and then Fazl-ur-Rehman,” Rashid said while revealing the details of the ten point formula.

It also mentioned about fixing a tenure for Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, The News reports.

The formula also placed restrictions on Musharraf in so far as contesting presidential elections in uniform.

“Musharraf wanted the NRO after the election, while Benazir Bhutto wanted it before,” Rashid claimed.(ANI)

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Zardari was not part of Benazir-Musharraf deal: Sheikh Rashid

March 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Karachi, Mar.1 (ANI): Incumbent Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was not to play any significant role in the country’s politics as per a deal reached between assassinated former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and then President General Pervez Musharraf.

Disclosing this, Awami Muslim League (AML) chief, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed also revealed that Benazir Bhutto had a report on Nawaz Sharif after she signed the Charter of Democracy.

Former President Musharraf also possessed a similar report, Rashid claimed.

In an interview to a private television channel, Rashid disclosed the formula of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) that was reached between Musharraf and Bhutto to form a civilian government.

“Pervez Musharraf on the top position, Benazir Bhutto as Prime Minister, followed by Q-League, then Asfandyar Wali and then Fazl-ur-Rehman,” Rashid said while revealing the details of the ten point formula.

It also mentioned about fixing a tenure for Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, The News reports.

The formula also placed restrictions on Musharraf in so far as contesting presidential elections in uniform.

“Musharraf wanted the NRO after the election, while Benazir Bhutto wanted it before,” Rashid claimed.(ANI)

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