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SC forms three larger, six regular benches for next week

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (DNA) : Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed has constituted three larger benches and six regular benches at the principal seat Islamabad to hear a number of important cases during the next week, starting from Monday.

On Monday, a five-member larger bench headed by the CJP and comprising Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan, Justice Mazahar Alam Khan Miankhel and Justice Munib Akhtar would hear case regarding environmental pollution in I-9/1, Islamabad due to Indusrial Estate.

On Wednesday, a five-member larger bench headed by Justice Manzoor Ahmad Malik, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Qazi Muhammad Amin Ahmed would hear cases regarding narcotic substance and to consider protocol regarding traditional Vs scientific modes to prove crime.

On Tuesday, a 10-member larger bench headed by Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Maqbool Baqar, Justice Manzoor Ahmad Malik, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Qazi Muhammad Amin Ahmed and Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan would hear petition filed by SC judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Mrs Sarina Isa, Supreme Court Bar Association, Sindh High Court Bar Association and others regarding proceedings of the Supreme Judicial Council against Justice Qazi Faez Isa.

The first bench is comprised of Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed and Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan while the second bench is comprised of Justice Mushir Alam, Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Qazi Muhammad Amin Ahmed.

The third bench is comprised of Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Munib Akhtar. Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Sardar Tariq Masood will be members of the fourth bench, while the fifth bench will consist of Justice Maqbool Baqar and Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel.

The sixth bench will comprise of Justice Manzoor Ahmed Malik, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan.

The benches will hear many important cases including service and pension matters of government employees, educational institutions matters, labour cases, appeals against death sentences and life imprisonment, appeals against acquittal of accused in murder and corruption cases, bail appeals in NAB cases, election petitions of different politicians, post-arrest bail plea filed by former Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah and NAB appeals seeking cancellation of bail of Syed Khursheed Shah’s family members according to NAB on receipt of multiple complaints against the petitioner Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah, MNA that he is richest man in the Sindh beyond his known sources of income.

The NAB conducted inquiry and investigation whereby collected the evidence against him and filed a Reference in NAB Court Sukkur.

He was nominated the accused No.1 in the Reference No.17/2019 along with seventeen others. The Petitioner/ accused in connivance with other co-accused persons accumulated assets beyond their known sources to the tune of Rs.1,229,449,803/-, which are disproportionate to their known sources of income, post-arrest bail pleas filed by Taha Raza and Hussain Lawai in fake bank accounts/money laundering, post-arrest bail plea filed by Muhammad Javed Akhtar Chaudhry Secretary Union Council ICT allegedly involved in embezzlement and misappropriation of funds and recruitment of ghost employees, case regarding payment of Compensation of all LRs in an Air Blue Aeroplane Crash in 2012, petition seeking restraining the Respondents to not open the gate of Judicial Complex Towards the unsettled Land, petition seeking declaration of 25th Constitutional Amendment Ultra Vires of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, petition regarding Discretionary Allocations of Development Funds on the behest of Chief Executives, petition challenging the vires of Shariah Nizam-e-ADl Regulation 2009, Educational Institutions Cases regarding foreign self finance fee for MBBS / BDS and suo motu notice regarding selling of bottled water extracted from the ground without any charge and its fitness for human consumption.

According to cause lists, no adjournment on any ground will be granted and no application for adjournment through fax will be placed before the court.  Furthermore, if the counsel is unable to appear for any reason, the advocate-on-record will be required to argue the case.

Coming month best timing for Pak mango to enter Chinese Market

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ISLAMABAD, April 11 (DNA): The Coming month the best timing for Pakistan mango to enter the Chinese Market, says a report published by China Economic Net (CEN) on Sunday.

“One of the advantages of Pakistani mangoes is its long harvest period from May to September.

There are relatively low mango supply in Chinese market from the end of April to the beginning of June,” said Ni Zhangguang，mango expert at the Tropical and Subtropical Economic Crops Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

“If Pakistan mango exporters grasp this period, profits can be large. The consumption capacity in China is very high.”

Ni Zhangguang and his team started the promotion of mango planting in Yunnan in the 1980s, which has made a great contribution to the local poverty alleviation.

“We introduced new mango varieties and adopted cultivation techniques to help improve the production and the quality of the products.

After our efforts, the price of mango rose from RMB 0.3 per kilogram to RMB 6 per kilogram , and the yield per mu increased from 600 kilograms to 1,000 kilograms.”

“Our ‘technology plus demonstration zone’ mode can be adopted in Pakistan.” Ni Zhangguang told the CEN that it is a good way to encourage the farmers to learn new technologies initially.

“The demonstration zones were under standardized management. The production, sale and price of mangoes were excellent. Seeing the benefits, farmers took the initiative to purchase mango seedlings and requested to learn techniques.”

Ni Zhangguang and his team have been to Pakistan once for the research of mango breeding. “The potential of Pakistan mangoes is huge,” he said “Pakistan is rich in natural resources and has suitable climatic conditions for mango planting. Pakistan also has wide mango varieties.

When we were there, Pakistan friends gave us seeds of Sindhri and Chaunsa for trial planting in Yunnan. They now begin to blossom and bear fruits.”

Ni Zhangguang suggested that China and Pakistan should cooperate in the mango industry through talent exchange, joint project research and joint construction of demonstration zones.

“Combining Pakistan’s rich mango variety resources with China’s cultivation and integrated pest control technology, it is promising to jointly create a top-

Indian troops martyr three more Kashmiris in IIOJK

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SRINAGAR: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Indian troops in their fresh acts of state terrorism martyred three more Kashmiri youth in Shopian and Islamabad districts, taking the number of the martyred youth in the territory to 10 since Thursday.

Three youth were martyred by the troops during cordon and search operations in Hadipora area of Shopian.

The authorities have snapped internet services in Shopian, Kulgam and Islamabad districts of south Kashmir.

Meanwhile, a complete shutdown is being observed today (Sunday) in the held valley against the genocide of Kashmiris particularly the increasing incidents of ruthless killing of innocent youth by Indian troops in the territory.

The call for the shutdown has been given by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference to register protest against the surge in Indian state terrorism in the occupied territory.

Pak-Russia relations will change the region

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In view of the Iran-China agreement, the growing proximity between Beijing and Moscow, and the recent developments in the region, the Russian Foreign Minister’s visit to Pakistan is a matter of special significance. It is the first visit by a Russian foreign minister to Pakistan in nine years. There is a lot of talk in the national and international media that Pakistan’s focus is now on the East. This process of looking towards the East is positive for Pakistan. Pakistan, Iran, Russia, China, Turkey and Central Asian countries together form a new political bloc. Russia, on the other hand, has made a concerted effort to reshape and expand relations with Pakistan. This development could be a game-changer for both Pakistan and South Asia. Critical strategic dynamics and policy changes in South Asia could change the perceptions that drove Pakistan into an anti-Russian camp during the Cold War between Russia and the United States.

There is no denying the fact that relations between Pakistan and Russia have been strained for a long time. India has always used these relations against Pakistan. Russia was a superpower compared to the United States in the case of the Soviet Union, so India stayed close to it but when the United States through Pakistan smashed the Soviet Union in the background, India stepped up its efforts to move to the US camp. India is a big market, so the United States also wants good relations with India. India extended a hand to the United States for relations, then the United States welcomed it at the expense of Pakistan since thenthe United States in relations with Pakistan has grown cold.

While India has made it possible to pursue its interests by getting closer to the United States, it has not spared any effort to fill the ears of the United States against Pakistan. This has led to a breakdown in the warmth of Pakistan-US relations. The United States cut off aid to Pakistan and began to make unreasonable demands on Do more. Pakistan has been threatened to teach a lesson in the Trump era while on this occasion, Pakistan has patiently continued its efforts to keep the relations and the situation normal, which is why the US-Taliban peace agreement was signed, but India and the Afghan administration are trying their best to sabotage this agreement. This peace agreement is still in force, but its future is in question.

At present, in view of the changing situation in the region, the United States has also come closer to India as it needed a parasitic country in the region to compete with China. At the behest of the United States, India continues to be at loggerheads with China and other neighbors. On the other hand, Russia’s distance from India has become a major reason for Russia’s closeness to Pakistan. Russia and Pakistan have gradually come so close that the Russian Foreign Minister is on a long visit to Pakistan. Earlier, Russian forces had conducted exercises in Pakistan now Russia is also becoming part of the CPEC. It had a dream to reach the hot waters which Pakistan had thwarted by force, but now an atmosphere of friendship and reconciliation, Pakistan is welcoming Russia to use the port of Gwadar.

Russia’s announcement to provide Pakistan with modern special weapons in the fight against terrorism in response to Pakistan’s goodwill message is a significant development as Pakistan has long had its weapons needs from the United States and Western countries. Since then, it has stepped into the field of automatic armaments with the cooperation of China and is rapidly moving towards self-sufficiency. There was almost no cooperation with Russia in this area but for the past few years,the procurement of modern weapons including helicopters has progressed while India under US auspices, is stockpiling arms in the region. Pakistan has relied on China’s cooperation to compete with India. If Russia moves forward to meet Pakistan’s needs for modern weapons, it will be a great help in maintaining the balance of power in the region.

The warmth in Pakistan-Russia relations will make a significant difference in the regionbut the US-India alliance could pose further threats to peace, especially in South Asia. To address this, the major powers and countries of the region must unite, which has become a natural environment. For lasting peace in the region, a defense bloc comprising China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey should be formed which may include Malaysia and Saudi Arabia as the opportunity arises. Pakistan is one of the most important countries in the region yet Pakistan’s foreign policy is no longer the rarity and breadth that its role demands. Unlike in the past, Pakistan’s changing foreign policy is important as is the relationship with distant friends from neighboring countries far more important which can improve the situation in the region and make Pakistan’s role more prominent and important.

FM Qureshi departs for Germany on two-day official visit

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi departed on Sunday for Germany on a two-day official visit on the invitation of his German counterpart Heiko Maas.

In a statement before his departure, FM Qureshi said Pakistan enjoys cordial relations with Germany.

Terming Germany as Pakistan’s most important trading partner in European Union (EU), he said matters related to economic relations, bilateral trade, investment, defense and people to people contacts will come into discussion during the visit.

The foreign minister said that he will apprise German leadership about regional situation, Afghan peace process and peace and security environment of South Asia, expressing confidence that the visit will be fruitful.

He is visiting Germany on the invitation of his German counterpart Heiko Maas to hold delegation-level talks with the German leadership including President of the German Parliament Wolfgang Schauble and other dignitaries.

During the talks, the two sides would review the entire gamut of Pakistan-Germany relations and discuss ways and means to further deepen bilateral cooperation in diverse fields, — including trade, investment, health, security and defence, education, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges, the Foreign Office said in a statement.

“This year, Pakistan and Germany will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations, ” the statement read. “Both countries are planning to undertake a number of activities in this context.”

Pakistan and Germany have been collaborating closely on regional matters and at the multilateral fora. Germany is the largest trading partner of Pakistan in the EU. Germany is also home to more than 100,000 Pakistani diaspora.

Firing on mosque by Indian forces in Shopian reflects their moral bankruptcy: FO

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Islamabad : Pakistan has strongly condemned indiscriminate firing of heavy weapons and grenades on a Mosque in Shopian, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

The Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, in a statement, said the desecration and damage caused to the Mosque during so-called “cordon-and-search operation”, and repeated incidence of extra-judicial killings in various places in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir are manifestations of the unabated state-terrorism to which Kashmiris are subjected in the occupied territory.

He said this inhuman conduct of Indian forces is reflective of their moral bankruptcy as well as the prevalent culture of impunity in IIOJK.

The spokesperson said targeting the faith and cultural identity of the people of occupied territory is in clear violation of basic human norms and fundamental precepts of international law.

The spokesperson said the Government and people of Pakistan will continue to stand by the Kashmiri people in their just and legitimate struggle for the right to self-determination as enshrined in the relevant UNSC resolutions.

Government fixes Nisab for Zakat at Rs80,933

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ISLAMABAD: The government has fixed Nisab for Zakat deduction on bank accounts for the current lunar year at Rs80,933.

According to a notification issued by the Administrator General Zakat for the lunar year 1441-42 Hijri, people having a minimum of Rs80,933 balance in savings, profit and loss sharing or similar bank accounts on the first day of Ramazan will be liable to pay 2.5 per cent Zakat on the total balance.

The first day of fasting for the holy month of Ramazan is likely to be Wednesday, April 14. Earlier, Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry predicted that the Ramazan moon will be sighted on April 13.

The moon of Ramazan, 1442 AH will be sighted on the evening of April 13, 2021 and the first Ramazan will be on April 14, he said. The moon will be clearly sighted in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and other parts of the country, the minister said.

Prince Philip’s funeral to be held on April 17

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The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, who died on Friday, would be held on 17th of this month.

According to the Buckingham Palace, Prince Philip will be given a ceremonial royal funeral.

There will be no public processions, and it will be held entirely within the grounds of Windsor Castle and limited to 30 mourners.

FM to embark on three-day visit to Germany today

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Islamabad : Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will leave for Berlin today (Sunday) on a three-day official visit to Germany.

He is visiting Germany on the invitation of his German counterpart Heiko Maas to hold delegation-level talks with the German leadership.

The Foreign Minister will also call on the President of the German Parliament Wolfgang Schauble and have interactions with other dignitaries.

During the talks, the two Foreign Ministers will review the entire gamut of Pakistan-Germany relations and discuss ways and means to further deepen bilateral cooperation in diverse fields.

This year, Pakistan and Germany are celebrating the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations.

Both countries have been collaborating closely on regional matters and at the multilateral fora.

PML-N Nosheen Iftikhar win Daska by-election

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Nosheen Iftikhar of Pakistan Muslim League-N has won the by-elections at National Assembly constituency NA-75 Sialkot-IV, Daska.

According to unofficial results, she bagged 1, 10075 votes, while her rival Ali Asjad Malhi of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf secured 93,433 votes.

The seat fell vacant due to the death of PML-N, MNA Syed Iftikharul Hassan in August 2020.

The by-election was delayed for six months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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