LHC dismisses plea challenging Nawaz electoral eligibility

LHC dismisses plea challenging Nawaz electoral eligibility
Shows that the Game is on Mr Nawaz Sharif.
Updated at: 1756 PST, Tuesday, February 16, 2010

LHC dismisses plea challenging Nawaz electoral eligibility LAHORE: An Election Tribunal of the Lahore High Court rejected on Tuesday a petition challenging the electoral eligibility of Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif.

The tribunal dismissed the plea and declared Nawaz as eligible to contest election.

The tribunal comprised of Justice Chaudhry Iftikhiar Hussain, Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed and Justice Nasir.

The petitioner, Shahid Orakzai, insisted that Nawaz Sharif was defaulter and was accused of attacking the Supreme Court.

On the other hand, defense lawyer argued that Nawaz Sahrif was not involved in any attack on the apex court.
Source Geo

PM surprise to CJ

PM makes surprise visit to CJ hosted reception
Well Pm Surprised CJ oh yes but i dont know how much surprises PM has in his pocket.

Updated at: 2223 PST, Tuesday, February 16, 2010
PM makes surprise visit to CJ hosted reception ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday surprised the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and other guests by appearing at the farewell reception hosted by the latter in honour of Justice (Retd.) Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday.

Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry welcomed the Prime Minister when the latter made his surprise entry into the reception space, Geo News’ correspondent Abdul Qayum Siddiqui reported. The CJP thanked the Premier for attending the dinner reception.

The Prime Minister spent some time with the CJP in a pleasant atmosphere where Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan was also present.

A large number of judges attended the reception.
(Source Geo)

Confrontation detrimental for politics, democracy: Shahbaz

The CM of Punjab Mr Shebaz Sharif says
Confrontation detrimental for politics, democracy: Shahbaz


Updated at: 1925 PST, Monday, February 15, 2010
Confrontation detrimental for politics, democracy: Shahbaz LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif Monday said a confrontational course will prove detrimental for the country’s politics and democracy and that the country cannot afford such a situation in the existing circumstances.

The Chief Minister was addressing the PML-N MPAs here in the Chief Minister House.

He said the prevailing circumstances require adoption of a sensible approach instead of an aggressive action.

Earlier, Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui sister of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui called on the Punjab Chief Minister.

The CM said Dr. Aafia Siddiqui is daughter of the nation and the entire nation stands by the side of her family at this difficult time.

Shahbaz Sharif also chaired a meeting to review law and order situation in which he directed to launch a crack down on manufacturers of kites and metallic twine.

He ordered strict implementation of ban on kite-flying and warned the people responsible for any loss of life will not be spared.
(According to Geo)

PCB deducts Rs7 million from Shoaib Akhtar’s dues

In Sports Big news is That
PCB deducts Rs7 million from Shoaib Akhtar’s dues

Updated at: 1909 PST, Monday, February 15, 2010
PCB deducts Rs7 million from Shoaib Akhtar’s dues LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sent Rs44,971 to Shoaib Akhtar after deducting Rs7,000,000.

As per details, the PCB deducted Rs4,250,000 as fine from the amount of his match fee and prize money.
(Source Geo)

Sources said that Shoaib Akhtar also did not receive Rs2,750,000 nor he got Rs3 million for his knee operation.

Ex Israeli officers doubts power to hit Iran nuke sites

Updated at: 1530 PST, Monday, February 15, 2010

Ex Israeli officers doubts power to hit Iran nuke sites JERUSALEM: Israel may lack the military means for successful pre-emptive strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, its former top general said.

Asked in a television interview about Israeli leaders' vows to "take care" of the perceived threat, ex-general Dan Halutz, who stepped down as armed forces chief in 2007, said: "We are taking upon ourselves a task that is bigger than us."

"I think that the State of Israel should not take it upon itself to be the flag-bearer of the entire Western world in the face of the Iranian threat," Halutz, whose previous military post was as air force commander, told the channel.

"I'm not some passer-by. I've filled a few positions that give me a different level of information to the average person," he said without elaborating.
(Source Geo)