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Punjab Governor accepts Thomson’s resignation 

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LAHORE: Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman has accepted the resignation of Michael A. Thomson principal of Aitchison College Lahore.

Sources at the Governor’s House, Amina Imran has been appointed as the acting principal of Aitchison College in place of Michael A. Thompson.

The Governor of Punjab has also approved the fee waiver policy, according to which, if the student moves to another city for 3 years, he will get a fee waiver of up to 50 percent.

It may be recalled that last month the principal of Aitchison College informed the staff of his resignation through a letter, saying that the biased actions of the Governor’s House had damaged the governance and management of the school.

Michael A. Thompson added in the letter that there is no room for politics and nepotism in the school, and will not play any role in management and admissions after April 1.

On the other hand, Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman strongly denied the allegations of Principal Aitchison College and said that Michael A. Thomson was receiving a salary of 4 million, which has been audited.

He further said that Principal Aitchison College used to take more than 100 vacations in a year, this tactic has been adopted by Principal Aitchison College to avoid inquiries.

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Governor Punjab summons Punjab Assembly session on Feb 23

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LAHORE: The session of Punjab Assembly will be convened on February 23 (tomorrow) where newly elected members will take oath.

Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman has also issued a notification to convene a meeting of the Punjab Assembly.

The Punjab Assembly session will be held tomorrow at 10 am, the newly elected members will take oath in the Punjab Assembly session. The Speaker Punjab Assembly Sardar Sabatin Khan will administer the oath to the newly elected members.

It should be remembered that Punjab Assembly is the first provincial assembly which has been convened after the general elections held on February 8 in the country.

In the Punjab Assembly, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz( PML-N) is the party with the highest number of seats with 137 members, while independent candidates are at the second position. Many independent candidates have also announced to join the PML-N.

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Governor Punjab advocates tackling climate change issues  

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  • He was talking to participants of foreign diplomatic course.
  •  Governor said Pakistan exports top quality textile products.
  • Governor Punjab asked to take advantages of CPEC.

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rehman has underlined the need of collective efforts to tackle the challenge of climate change.

He was talking to the participants of the foreign diplomatic course belonging to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in Lahore.

He said that Pakistan exports top quality textile products in the international market.

The Governor stressed upon the Asian countries to take advantages of the Export Processing Zones established under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC).

He said that boosting cooperation with the ASEAN countries in political, education and tourism sectors will help bolster regional ties.

He said that strengthening of the people to people contacts is very necessary for the improvement of the relations among the countries.

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CJP directs ECP to implement LHC orders on Punjab polls date  

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  • ECP delegation met with Punjab Governor on the issue.
  • Governor directed the ECP to seek further clarity in this regard.
  • Justice Ayesha Malik asked why the ECP was consulting with governor.

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to implement the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) orders on general elections in Punjab.

The directives were issued by the Supreme Court when it took up the petition of the Punjab Assembly lawmakers that were de-seated for not towing the party lines.

The petition was dismissed as the petitioner informed the bench that it was inadmissible following the dissolution of the assembly.

At the outset of the hearing, CJP Umar Ata Bandial observed that the issue of restoring the dissident lawmakers was over as the assembly had been dissolved.

The CJP then asked the Election Commission what it was doing on the directives issued by the high court to give a date for the elections.

At this, ECP’s director-general of law told the bench that a delegation of the commission had met Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman on the issue a day earlier. He added that the governor had directed the ECP to seek further clarity in this regard.

“The legal way has to be taken by the governor or the Election Commission?” asked CJP. The ECP official said that it was the governor’s domain.

At that point, Justice Ayesha Malik interjected and asked why the ECP was consulting with the governor.

“Does the Constitution make it liable for the ECP to consult the governor before the elections?” she asked.

Meanwhile, CJP Bandial told the ECP counsel that the high court had asked them to hold elections and they should implement its order.

To this, ECP’s DG law informed the bench that the court had also directed them to consult with the governor.

“If the high court has given this order then follow it,” remarked CJP Bandial and disposed of the plea.

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Court reserves verdict on petition seeking election schedule

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  • Justice Jawad Hassan heard the PTI petition.
  • President Arif Alvi could give election date.
  • SHC is expected to announce the verdict later today.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) reserved its verdict on petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking a date for elections in the Punjab province.

The court is expected to announce the verdict later today.

Justice Jawad Hassan heard a plea filed by PTI Secretary General Asad Umar seeking direction to the Punjab governor for immediately announcing the date of elections in the province.

Inspector General of Punjab Police, Dr Usman Anwar and the chief secretary appeared before the court.

During the course of proceedings, Punjab IGP assured the court they will follow whatever decision made by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Punjab Governor’s lawyer maintained that Baligh ur Rehman was not bound to give a date for elections as an interim cabinet had already formed. He pleaded with the court to return the pleas as inadmissible with a fine on the petitioner.

PTI’s counsel Barrister Ali Zafar, while responding to the governor’s lawyer, said President Arif Alvi could give election date as the IGP and chief secretary had assured of performing their duties.

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ECP fails to announce schedule for elections

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  • ECP meeting will be held again for consultation.
  • ECP’s Law Wing briefed the members on the letters.
  • ECP have vowed to clear all the legal hurdles before polls.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has failed to decide schedule for polls in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The ECP meeting will be held again for consultation on the election date in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in line with the letters forwarded by the governors.

The ECP’s  Law Wing briefed the members on the letters written by the governors of Punjab and KP for the by-elections.

The sources within the ECP have vowed to clear all the legal hurdles for the by-polls in the provincial assemblies.

Earlier, Election Commission of Pakistan wrote letters to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governors on January 25.

The ECP in its letters recommended to Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman to hold elections in Punjab between April 09 to 13.

Similarly, the election body had suggested the KP governor for holding elections in the province between April 15 to 17.

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Governor Punjab administers oath to caretaker ministers

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Governor Punjab
  • Caretaker CM Punjab Mohsin Naqvi attended the ceremony.
  • Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the Caretaker Provincial Ministers.
  • He remarked that the interim set up is completely non-political.

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh-Ur-Rehman administered an oath to the Caretaker Provincial Ministers.

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi attended the oath- taking ceremony of the Caretaker Provincial Ministers at Governor House.

Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the Caretaker Provincial Ministers for taking an oath.

The Ministers taking an oath comprise SM Tanvir, Doctor Javed Akram, Ibrahim Murad, Bilal Afzal, Doctor Jamal Nasir, Mansoor Qadir, Syed Azfar Ali Nasir and Amir Mir.

Caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi remarked that the Punjab interim set up is completely non-political and impartial adding that it is the responsibility of the caretaker set up to hold transparent, fair and free elections. Caretaker CM vowed to fulfill this national responsibility in a nice manner adding that holding elections in a peaceful environment will be ensured.

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Pervez Elahi did not want to dissolve assembly: Governor Punjab

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Baligh ur Rehman

Baligh ur Rehman claimed that Pervez Elahi did not want to break assembly. He further stated that Parvez Elahi said he would convince Imran Khan. Baligh ur Rehman mentioned the delay in the selection of caretaker CM. LAHORE: Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman claimed that Chief Minister Pervez Elahi did not want to dissolve the … Read more

Governor likely to dissolve Punjab assembly tonight: Sources

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Caretaker CM selection

Governor to dissolve Punjab assembly tonight, sources Baligh-ur-Rehman likely to sign summary Summary was sent to him yesterday by CM Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman has concluded the consultations with legal experts over the issue of Punjab Assembly dissolution and is likely to sign the summary today, BOL News cited sources. The sources in know … Read more

Dissolution of Punjab assembly is constitutional requirement: Governor   

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  • He said that the decision to be taken in two-days.
  • He said premature dissolution of assembly is a difficult decision.
  • Governor said that the date of election must be given before dissolution.

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman has said that the dissolution of the assembly after the summary of the Chief Minister Punjab is a constitutional requirement but a difficult stage.

In one of his statements Governor Baligh ur Rehman has said that the decision to dissolve the assembly is to be taken in two days and the Punjab Assembly will be dissolved as soon as the summary is approved.

He has said that premature dissolution of the assembly is a difficult decision for the democrats, but Ramadan is 90 days later, the date of elections has to be seen.

The Governor of Punjab said that the date of election must be given before dissolution of the Assembly and in this regard, the Chief Minister and the Leader of the Opposition must jointly settle the issues within three days.

It should be noted that the Governor Punjab has received the summary of the Punjab Chief Minister for the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly.

In his twitter message, Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman confirmed that he has received the summary of Chief Minister Punjab for the dissolution of Punjab Assembly.

Governor Punjab said that “Whatever decision I will take, I will do it with a heavy heart.” He said the Punjab Assembly is a house of public representatives, dissolving the assembly is not an easy decision.

He said that it will be an unpleasant moment to implement the advice of Chief Minister Punjab.

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LHC moved to remove Governor Punjab

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  • Shabbir Ismail filed a plea via Azhar Siddique to remove Governor.
  • President ,CM, Speaker, Federal Govt and others made parties.
  • Governor violated his oath by taking unconstitutional actions.

LAHORE:A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking the removal of Balighur Rehman from the post of Punjab Governor.

Shabbir Ismail filed a plea through Azhar Siddique Advocate to remove Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman from office in Lahore High Court.

In the petition filed in the court, the President, Governor, Chief Minister, Speaker, Federal Government, Punjab Government, and Chief Secretary of Punjab have been made parties.

Petitioner submitted that there is no time restriction in the constitution for the vote of confidence, four to seven days has been given in the constitution for the motion of no confidence.

It was stated in the petition that the Governor violated Article 10A of the Constitution and Assembly Rules by asking the Chief Minister for a vote of confidence. The Governor has no authority to remove the Chief Minister and the Cabinet.

It was further stated in the statement that the Governor took a biased, malicious unilateral action by removing the Chief Minister and the Cabinet from their posts. The Governor violated his oath by taking unconstitutional and illegal actions.

In the petition, it was requested that for the protection of democratic values, the governor Baligh ur Rehman should be immediately removed from office and action should be taken against him and the orders of the governor to call the session and to dissolve the chief minister, the cabinet should be annulled.

Earlier, a letter was sent to the President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister to remove the Governor of Punjab Baligh ur Rehman by the Chairman of the Judicial Activism Panel.

 

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Chairman Judicial Activism Panel writes letter to President for removal of Governor  

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  • The letter written by Chairman Judicial Activism Panel, Azhar Siddique Advocate.
  • The letter stated that the governor had exceeded his constitutional powers.
  • “If the governor is not removed,  the courts will be approached.”

LAHORE: Chairman Judicial Activism Panel has written a letter to the President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister to remove the Governor of Punjab from the post.

A letter has been sent to the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif to remove Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman from the post on the issue of de-notifying the Chief Minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi and cabinet.

The letter has been sent by the Chairman of the Judicial Activism Panel, Azhar Siddique Advocate requesting that “If the governor is not removed from office immediately, the courts will be approached.”

The letter stated that the governor had exceeded his constitutional powers as the governor could not convene a new session until the pervious session was concluded.

It has been stated that no MPA has resigned nor formed any forward block and without any reason the steps taken in view of Article 130 sub-Article 7 of the Constitution are illegal and unconstitutional.

The Governor has also broken his oath. The Governor Punjab should be removed from office under Article 101 of the Constitution.

Earlier, Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman de-notified Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi.

Pervaiz Elahi and the cabinet are constitutionally inactive for not taking the vote of confidence as per the notification and therefore Pevaiz Elahi is being de-notified.

The notification further said that Parvaiz Elahi has lost the confidence of the House and now the Punjab Cabinet is over.

 

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Petition filed in LHC against de-notification of CM

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  • The petition was filed in the Lahore High Court by Barrister Ali Zafar.
  • Governor, Government of Punjab, and Chief Secretary have been made parties.
  • Governor of Punjab misused the powers and de-notified the Chief Minister.

Karachi: A constitutional petition has been filed against the de-notification of Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and the dissolution of the provincial cabinet.

The petition was filed in the Lahore High Court by Barrister Ali Zafar, the lawyer of Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, which consists of five pages.

Governor Punjab, the Government of Punjab, and Chief Secretary Punjab have been made parties in the constitutional petition.

In the petition, it was argued that the Governor of Punjab misinterpreted Article 130 sub-section 7 of the Constitution, the Governor of Punjab misused the powers and de-notified the Chief Minister.

It was stated in the position that the Governor of Punjab had no authority to take any action after the speaker’s ruling, the governor gave an unconstitutional order to call a second session for the vote of confidence in the ongoing session, under the constitution, the governor is not the chief minister’s authority.

It was argued in the petition that the Chief Secretary of Punjab issued an illegal notification to suspend him(CM) from work and dissolve the cabinet without the approval of the Chief Minister. The Chief Secretary of Punjab directly implemented any order of the Governor without the approval of the Chief Minister.

In the petition, it was requested that the ongoing notifications of the Governor and Chief Secretary Punjab should be declared null and void and the court should declare the actions of the Governor Punjab annulled.

It should be noted that the constitutional petition was prepared by Barrister Ali Zafar, Aamir Saeed Ran, and a team of lawyers on the instructions of Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi while Advocate General Punjab Ahmed Owais was also consulted in the preparation of the constitutional petition.

Earlier, Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman de-notified Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi.

 

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Punjab Assembly Speaker requests President to remove Governor for misconduct

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Punjab Assembly Speaker President Alvi

Speaker writes letter about misconduct of Governor   PTI confirms decision of Punjab Assembly Speaker PTI, PML-Q members express trust in Punjab CM Punjab Assembly Speaker Muhammad Sibtain Khan has written a letter to the President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi against the illegal action and misconduct of Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman. The speaker in … Read more

RTI Act necessary to ensure rule of law: Governor Punjab

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LAHORE: Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rehman said stressed the importance of informed and lively public opinion to improve the performance of government institutions and officials and achieve good governance. He was addressing an event organized at the Governor House on the occasion of the International Day for Universal Access to Information organized by the Punjab Information Commission … Read more

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