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Imran Khan approaches Supreme Court over NAB amendment law

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  • PTI chairman files petition under Article 184 (3) of Constitution.
  • Petition states bill will “virtually eliminate any white-collar crime committed by a public office holder”. 
  • He argues that amendments made in the NAO, 1999 were “person specific.”

PTI Chairman Imran Khan Saturday challenged the amendments made in the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 by the government in the Supreme Court. 

The former prime minister filed a petition in the top court under Article 184 (3) of the Constitution. 

Last month, the government passed the National Accountability (Amendment) Bill, 2022, in the National Assembly and the Senate. The NAB bill has formulated a post-retirement procedure for its chairman, among other changes.

However, President Arif Alvi returned the bill unsigned even after its approval from both the houses.

Later, on June 9, the government passed the law in the joint sitting of the parliament, however, it was rejected by President Alvi due to the “flaws in its implementation”. But the amendments were turned into law as the bill was passed by a joint sitting and if the president does not give his assent then the bill is turned into law within 10 days. 

In his petition, the PTI chairman said that the amendment has taken away the authority of appointing a NAB chairman and has given the responsibility to the current government which will “maneuver by the bulk of the holders of public office to assume control over and influence the impartiality of the NAB chairman.”

Moreover, it states that the bill will “virtually eliminate any white-collar crime committed by a public office holder”. 

Khan requested the Supreme Court to “adjudicate upon questions of great public importance with reference to the enforcement of fundamental rights of citizens under articles 9, 14, 19A, 24, and 25 of the Constitution.

The former PM argued that the amendments made in NAO, 1999 were “person specific and as such, it is just and fair to protect the constitutional and fundamental rights of the citizens of Pakistan.”

It further stated: “The NAB may be asked to provide details of all such cases which relate to the prominent and influential holders of public office, specially regarding cases pertaining to offences of owning assets (movable and immovable) without means.”

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high-ranking FBR officer suspended by PM Shehbaz Sharif for postponing tax cases

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According to a press release from the PM Office Media Wing, the prime minister ordered the suspension of all pertinent officials and ordered an investigation into them.

Shortly after taking over as prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif ordered quick changes to be made to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and made the decision to supervise the procedure himself.

According to information, issues involving government income of billions of rupees are languishing in the Tax Tribunals for resolution.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan had been asked by the prime minister to expedite the resolution of certain cases.

The prime minister recently ordered the appropriate authorities to look into one of these ongoing cases, in which an FBR attorney had requested an adjournment.

The prime minister noted that the pending lawsuits involving tax concerns worth billions of rupees were negatively impacting the national exchequer.

As part of his commitment to the country, PM Shehbaz made it plain that he would continue to oversee the tax reforms and that he would not put up with any sort of inaction in the pursuit of these legal problems.

The prime minister was quoted in the press release as adding that they would have to work day and night to increase revenue and save every penny of the country and nation.

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Mother detained after killing her six-month-old infant and attempting suicide

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According to specifics, a case has been filed under the sections of attempted suicide, murder, and murder on the complaint of the grandfather of the young child against the suspected mother.

Police sources claim that Kulsoom Bibi killed her 6-month-old daughter Fatima and maimed her other children with a sharp object. The mother had been arguing with her husband and made a demand for their divorce.

The mom and her three children attempted suicide yesterday in a horrifying tragedy.

Police claim that a mother slashed her vein and sliced the throats of her three children in Wazirabad’s Jinnah Colony due of a marital argument.

Consequently, two more children and their mother were sent to the hospital in severe condition, and a six-month-old infant passed away from her injuries.

The mother who is being accused has been arrested by police, and an investigation is still ongoing.

In a related incident, a woman in Quetta killed herself after giving her four daughters poison.

The horrifying event happened in the Hazara Town neighbourhood of Quetta. The mom poisoned her four daughters, who ranged in age from three to ten, before killing herself.

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Pakistan claims to support a UN body working to guarantee food security.

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Pakistan has stated that it supports the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in building a facility with broader and people-centric criteria to further strengthen its efforts to defeat hunger, improve nutrition, and ensure food security in developing countries. The statement was made at the recently concluded UN Economic and Social (ECOSOC) Youth Forum.

Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, stated, “We have considerable potential in the agriculture sector and could play an important role in building the global food supply chains.” Over a thousand young activists and leaders from around the world attended the meeting.

At the same time, he expressed Pakistan’s support for the UN Secretary-General’s demand for immediate reform of the global financial system, emphasising the need to address debt relief on behalf of the billions of impoverished people living in developing nations. He said that this reform was essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 2) of ending world hunger.

Given the growing susceptibility of the world’s food systems to a wide range of problems, Ambassador Jadoon also emphasised the necessity of coordinated worldwide efforts to build robust and sustainable food systems that can survive shocks and disruptions.

He issued a warning that there was a convergence of crises facing the world, including supply chain disruptions, economic contractions, and conflicts. These crises posed serious dangers to the ability of the current food systems to deliver safe, affordable, and nutrient-dense diets for everyone.

According to the envoy from Pakistan, which is the fifth most populated nation in the world and has a sizable youth population, Pakistan understood the vital significance of preserving food systems for coming generations. He said that the country’s economy was based mostly on agriculture, which employed a sizable percentage of the working population and made a major contribution to GDP.

The catastrophic floods in Pakistan in 2022, which damaged 4.4 million acres of standing crops, were cited by Ambassador Usman Jadoon as evidence of the grim realisation that food systems are extremely susceptible and that countries vulnerable to climate change confront urgent concerns.

According to him, Pakistan is facing significant challenges in the agriculture sector due to a series of interconnected crises, which have resulted in a sharp increase in food costs on the global market.

In addition to addressing acute crises, Ambassador Jadoon stated that Pakistan pushed for international aid that gave priority to the long-term resilience and sustainability of food systems in the most vulnerable countries. According to him, ensuring food security required a comprehensive strategy that took into account both immediate problems and long-term opportunities, especially for the young people who are the nation’s future.

He added that Pakistan calls on all stakeholders to work together to create resilient food systems that can survive the challenges of today and tomorrow since the country is dedicated to the welfare of its citizens as well as the global community.

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