I will defend NRO in court, says Khawar
By Tariq Butt
ISLAMABAD: “I and my team will represent the federal government and defend the NRO in the apex court,” Shah Khawar told The News. When asked he said that he has no idea about hiring of some prominent private lawyers by the government in this case. “It is my and my team’s duty to speak for the government in courts.”
The attorney general said that he has so far received no instructions from President Asif Ali Zardari about the case. He would be meeting Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on his return from Britain to know how to go about in the anti-NRO petitions in the Supreme Court.
On the other hand, when contacted, Minister of State for Law Afzal Sindhu said that the government would engage some legal minds, including retired judges, but added that a decision was yet to be taken about the names to be chosen for the purpose.
According to sources, the government plans to marshal a strong line-up of private leading lawyers to defend the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) in the Supreme Court, which opens hearing on the petitions against the now lapsed law on Dec 7. This array will be apart from acting Attorney General Shah Khawar and a number of his deputies, who have already started preparations for the court fight. Other sources said that the government was not in a hurry to avail the services of private lawyers because it believed that no full-fledged hearing on the petitions against the NRO was expected to open on the very first day, Dec 7.
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Enemies of Iran, Pakistan did not want relations to flourish:Zardari
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday said that those involved in the heinous terrorist attack in Sistan Province of Iran were the enemies of both the countries who did not want relations between them to flourish.He said that such incidents should not be allowed to cast their shadow on the friendly relations existing between Pakistan and Iran.The President said this while talking to Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Muhammad Najjar and his delegation who called on him at the Presidency Sunday afternoon.
Those who attended the meeting included Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik, Secretary General to the President M. Salman Faruqui, Secretary Foreign affairs, Secretary Interior and senior officials. The Iranian ambassador in Pakistan Mashallah Shakeri and members of the Iranian minister’s delegation were also present.
The President said that the whole region is facing the common enemy of militancy. He urged for a joint strategy and mutual cooperation to curb violent extremism.
The President while offering condolences and sympathies to the government and people of Iran for the loss of precious lives in the Sistan attack said that Pakistan will extend all possible cooperation to help track down and punish the terrorists behind the Sistan attack which is a crime against humanity.
The President stressed for more coordinated intelligence cooperation between the two sides to forestall the efforts of those elements that seek to create misgivings between the two countries.
He expressed the hope that bilateral cooperative projects between the two countries will continue as before and will not be impacted adversely by the incident.
The President while appreciating Iran’s contribution of US $330 million at the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Forum said that Pakistan highly values its close brotherly ties with Iran.
The Iranian Interior Minister thanked the President for Pakistan’s offer of cooperation to track down the terrorists.
Those who attended the meeting included Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik, Secretary General to the President M. Salman Faruqui, Secretary Foreign affairs, Secretary Interior and senior officials. The Iranian ambassador in Pakistan Mashallah Shakeri and members of the Iranian minister’s delegation were also present.
The President said that the whole region is facing the common enemy of militancy. He urged for a joint strategy and mutual cooperation to curb violent extremism.
The President while offering condolences and sympathies to the government and people of Iran for the loss of precious lives in the Sistan attack said that Pakistan will extend all possible cooperation to help track down and punish the terrorists behind the Sistan attack which is a crime against humanity.
The President stressed for more coordinated intelligence cooperation between the two sides to forestall the efforts of those elements that seek to create misgivings between the two countries.
He expressed the hope that bilateral cooperative projects between the two countries will continue as before and will not be impacted adversely by the incident.
The President while appreciating Iran’s contribution of US $330 million at the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Forum said that Pakistan highly values its close brotherly ties with Iran.
The Iranian Interior Minister thanked the President for Pakistan’s offer of cooperation to track down the terrorists.
Karsaz tragedy a reminder of central battle against militancy,terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari while paying tributes to the martyrs o Karsaz tragedy, said the tragedy served to remind that central battle in Pakistan was against militancy and terrorism which must be won. On the eve of second anniversary of Karsaz tragedy on October 18, President Zardari also the PPP Co Chairman said, “Our thoughts go to the martyrs who laid down their lives and many hundreds more who were maimed and wounded while protecting the life of their leader Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.”
On October 18, 2007, 179 Jan nisaran i Benazir and fans of democracy were martyred in Karachi when the terrorists struck the convoy welcoming her to the country from almost a decade in exile.
President Zardari said, “They died for democracy and for valiantly fighting the forces of militancy and extremism. They sacrificed their lives so our people could live in freedom, dignity and hope.”
He said, “We salute their courage, devotion and loyalty. They are the strength of the nation indeed they are our national heroes and heroines.”
“By laying down their lives they have inspired and motivated us to strive for worthy goals no matter what the odds,” he said.
“On this day Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto returned to the country to in her own words, ‘bring change to my country by empowering its people and building political institutions,’ he said.
He said, “My message on this day is that let us all strive to bring change and empower the poor people.”
He said the attack on Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was not an attack on an individual. It was an attack on forces of moderation fighting militancy and extremism, he said.
The attack echoed what she had said that the fundamental battle in Pakistan was against fanaticism and extremism and that this battle can be won only under democracy.
“Let us therefore, while honouring the martyrs, rededicate ourselves to fighting militancy and extremism by strengthening democratic institutions,” he said.
He said, “On this day, I wish to reiterate that we will root out militancy and extremism from our land no matter what the price. Let there be no doubt or mistake about it.”
Zardari said, “The government has taken measures to rehabilitate with respect the families of those who laid down their lives to protect Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. This is our duty and we will do more to honour the families of heroes of democracy.”
On October 18, 2007, 179 Jan nisaran i Benazir and fans of democracy were martyred in Karachi when the terrorists struck the convoy welcoming her to the country from almost a decade in exile.
President Zardari said, “They died for democracy and for valiantly fighting the forces of militancy and extremism. They sacrificed their lives so our people could live in freedom, dignity and hope.”
He said, “We salute their courage, devotion and loyalty. They are the strength of the nation indeed they are our national heroes and heroines.”
“By laying down their lives they have inspired and motivated us to strive for worthy goals no matter what the odds,” he said.
“On this day Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto returned to the country to in her own words, ‘bring change to my country by empowering its people and building political institutions,’ he said.
He said, “My message on this day is that let us all strive to bring change and empower the poor people.”
He said the attack on Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was not an attack on an individual. It was an attack on forces of moderation fighting militancy and extremism, he said.
The attack echoed what she had said that the fundamental battle in Pakistan was against fanaticism and extremism and that this battle can be won only under democracy.
“Let us therefore, while honouring the martyrs, rededicate ourselves to fighting militancy and extremism by strengthening democratic institutions,” he said.
He said, “On this day, I wish to reiterate that we will root out militancy and extremism from our land no matter what the price. Let there be no doubt or mistake about it.”
Zardari said, “The government has taken measures to rehabilitate with respect the families of those who laid down their lives to protect Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. This is our duty and we will do more to honour the families of heroes of democracy.”
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