oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | government, news, politics, politics and government, politics and law
Islamabad [
Pakistan
On March 24 (ANI): The
Islamabad High Court
(
IHC
) has reinstated biweekly meetings for
Pakistan
‘s former Prime Minister
Imran Khan
in
Adiala Jail
According to The Express Tribune, the court has instructed visitors not to make political statements after these meetings.
The High Court directive handed down on Monday permits
Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder
Imran Khan
To meet with his family and legal team on Tuesdays, whereas he can see his friends on Thursdays. Nonetheless, attendance is limited to those who have been approved.
Imran Khan
‘s coordinator, lawyer
Salman Akram Raja
will have the opportunity to meet Khan.
At the hearing, the court expressed worries about visitors utilizing jail visits to convey political messages. The Acting Chief Justice of
Islamabad High Court
Sarfaraz Dogar
mentioned that guests ought to “arrive and depart” and stressed that interacting with journalists was not required.
The court instructed visitors to sign a document guaranteeing that they wouldn’t make any public comments after the meetings. Authorities at the jail justified earlier actions by referring to security concerns and mentioned that they combined Khan’s visitations into a single day from two days to mitigate these risks. However, the court dismissed this reasoning, emphasizing that visits should occur every other week.
Imran Khan
were authorized in an earlier decision.
Meanwhile,
Imran Khan
His legal representatives asserted that planned meetings were being unjustly refused.
PTI founder
The attorney for ‘s lawyer, Zaheer Abbas, mentioned that the planned meeting on March 20 didn’t occur, even though they requested it multiple times, according to The Express Tribune.
Justice Dogar directed
Imran Khan
Lawyers for ‘s attorneys may request separate proceedings at the trial court if they wish to obtain permission for his children to visit him. This ruling from the court emerges amidst ongoing legal struggles.
Imran Khan
Who has been imprisoned since August 2023 following conviction in corruption cases. After transitioning from an under-trial detainee to a convicted inmate, Khan’s rights within the prison have been altered.
The jail administration mentioned that visits ought to be limited for security purposes. Nevertheless, the court underlined that discussions of a political nature should not take place before or after these visitations.
Imran Khan
.
Imran Khan
The attorneys informed the court that visitors would adhere to the new limitations imposed by the judge.
Following the court’s ruling,
Imran Khan
His legal advisors and backers will have the opportunity to meet with him two times each week. Nevertheless, breaching the media blackout could lead to additional legal proceedings, according to The Express Tribune.
The directive released by the authorities
Islamabad High Court
is seen as minor respite from the
PTI founder
Moreover, limitations placed on making political declarations indicate judicial efforts to prevent jail gatherings from turning into venues for political communication. (ANI)
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oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | government, government regulations, news, politics, politics and government
Elena Lasconi, the presidential candidate and head of the pro-reform Save Romania Union (USR) opposition party, stated that it would be highly beneficial for the government to close down TikTok prior to the upcoming presidential elections in May.
During her visit to Slatina, which is located in southern Romania, Lasconi expressed these views. She also mentioned that the widely used Chinese social network would be temporarily shut down to avoid external interference.
“If we cannot get such assurances from them, I think it would be wise to close it for at least one or two weeks prior to the presidential elections and then restart operations,” Lasconi stated to reporters.
The contender who secured the second position in the
canceled presidential elections scheduled for 2024
, barely edging out Social Democratic Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, stated that “incompetence” has led Romania to a critical juncture where shutting down TikTok would be necessary.
“I am an advocate for free speech and democratic principles, however, considering the potential risks posed by both governmental and non-governmental interference, which has been brought to our attention, I think we can proceed with making this decision,” stated Elena Lasconi during a press briefing, according to reports.
Agerpres
.
Lasconi additionally mentioned that false information spreads unchecked on TikTok, and he pointed out that the nine government bodies responsible for safeguarding the digital space are not fulfilling their duties effectively.
“We have specific proposals, such as a legislative initiative presented to Parliament, which mandates that false information must be removed within a maximum of 15 minutes, and content with potential manipulation should not reach more than 150 individuals. Although there is a proposed bill, I notice that it remains untouched in a drawer,” she said.
Other political leaders in Romania have repeatedly rejected banning the popular social media platform, which has amassed around 9 million users in Romania, roughly 47% of the population. Experts say Romania is especially vulnerable to fake news, as it has the lowest digital literacy skills in the EU, at around 1 in 2, compared to the Union average of 71%.
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oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | foreign policy, government, international relations, politics, politics and government
Washington D.C., March 24 (ANI): The
East Turkistan
Government-in-Exile (
ETGE
) vehemently opposed the
Turkiye
–
China
The Joint Security Cooperation Mechanism and its recently held meeting in Ankara on March 20.
ETGE
suggested that this partnership is a misleading coalition designed to destabilize, penetrate, and subdue
East Turkistan
People’s legitimate struggle for independence and liberty.
According to
ETGE
,
Turkiye
is serving as the flexible outer layer for
China
‘s heavy-handed strategies, freely acting as an agent in Beijing’s effort to eliminate the
East Turkistan
A country under the pretense of “counterterrorism” and “security.”
The meeting, headed by Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz and Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Qin Xiaodong, drew attention from observers.
ETGE
part of a broader effort aimed at expansion
China
global campaign of suppression.
ETGE
asserts that it seeks to control, influence, and lead diaspora organizations, leaders, and political activities, with the ultimate aim of disassembling them.
East Turkistan
quest for national sovereignty.
Salih Hudayar, who serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Security,
ETGE
Issued a severe warning stating, ”
Turkiye
has abandoned its Turkic-Islamic principles and become a tool of
China
Beijing’s expansionist goals. As Beijing carries out genocide
East Turkistan
,
Turkiye
is helping extend
China
‘s tyranny beyond
East Turkistan
It is closely collaborating alongside
China
To penetrate and dominate our worldwide diaspora communities and organizations, suppress genuine voices, and hinder our efforts to regain our national sovereignty. This represents a significant betrayal of history.
East Turkistan
“The one who will always be remembered,” as stated by the individual.
ETGE
.
The
ETGE
The report highlights how the Turkish government, despite claiming connections with the Turkic world, is being leveraged to suppress Uyghur activists and weaken their efforts.
East Turkistan
‘s resistance to
China
‘colonization, genocide, and occupation.’
The
ETGE
gave a call to
Turkiye
to promptly and unambiguously halt all security and intelligence partnerships
China
It called upon the global community to recognize and condemn
Turkiye
his part as an intermediary
China
in global repression against
East Turkistan
It was stated that governments globally should refrain from allowing
Turkiye
to serve as Beijing’s gentle front in the destruction of the
East Turkistan
I support people in their legitimate national struggle. (ANI)
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oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | controversies, government, politics, politics and government, politics and law
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Former Governor Kawira Mwangaza of Meru has sharply criticized President William Ruto and his supporters.
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She alleged that Meru officials supporting Ruto were focusing more on her removal from office rather than delivering services.
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Mwangasa mockingly proposed that the leaders of Meru should ask the president to initiate her own impeachment proceedings, presenting it as their sole accomplishment.
The LIFEHACK.co.ke correspondent Ivan Mboto boasts more than three years of expertise in covering political and contemporary issues within Kenya.
The former governor of Meru, Kawira Mwangaza, has launched a scathing critique against President William Ruto and his political associates, with particular focus on individuals hailing from Meru County.
Mwangaza issued a sharply-worded statement accusing the area’s chosen officials of neglecting their duties as outlined in the constitution and instead focusing on removing her from power.
She mourned that for more than two and a half years, their main concern had been her impeachment, leaving crucial developmental issues impacting locals unresolved.
On her official Facebook page, Mwangaza didn’t mince words as she accused the region’s entire leadership of being involved in an unrelenting effort to remove her from office.
According to her, the combined effort of all these leaders had yielded only one tangible result: her impeachment.
“I specifically highlight that the 11 Members of Parliament, along with a Senator, present and past Cabinet Secretaries, Permanent Secretaries, and 47 Members of County Assembly, working together for two and a half years, have managed to accomplish just one initiative—the impeachment process of Governor Kawira Mwangaza,” she stated.
Her comment seemed to directly address Ruto’s forthcoming development visit to the Mount Kenya area, encompassing Meru County.
With a touch of sarcasm aimed at the county’s leaders, she quipped that the sole achievement they felt confident enough to offer the president for inauguration was her impeachment.
“As we anticipate President Ruto’s developmental visit to the Mount Kenya region, specifically Meru County, the sole initiative that leaders can confidently showcase for his inauguration and endorsement is my impeachment process,” she stated additionally.
What were the reasons for Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment?
Following her impeachment, Mwangaza commented on the persistent deep political divides that have existed in Meru County since she took office.
During her term, she frequently clashed with the County Assembly, resulting in two impeachment efforts; the second attempt was successful in removing her from office.
During her tenure in office, she consistently claimed that she was a target of a political witch hunt, frequently accusing prominent individuals of engineering her demise.
After a majority of members in the County Assembly sided with her impeachment, Mwangaza was ousted from office. Among the 69 Members of County Assembly, 49 backed the motion, 17 were against it, and three chose not to vote.
She faced allegations of abusing her position, engaging in serious misconduct, and breaching the Constitution along with other statutes. This motion, proposed by Deputy Majority Leader Zipporah Kinya, represented the fifth bid to remove her from office and stood as the third time a governor had been successfully impeached within the county’s timeline.
Mwangaza claims Ruto was involved in her dismissal.
Previously, Kawira Mwangaza asserted that the Kenya Kwanza administration was involved in her dismissal, describing it as politically driven. She alleged that her ousting was masterminded by male adversaries and high-ranking politicians who were retaliating against her refusal to submit to political exploitation.
She claimed that the administration meddled with the judicial proceedings, making sure that the concerns of Meru inhabitants were disregarded. Mwangaza stated that even the judiciary was swayed to impede her from obtaining justice.
Pointing to the swearing-in of her former deputy, Isaac Mutuma, she claimed those behind her ouster were present. She also suggested gender bias played a role in her removal.
oleh admin | Mar 24, 2025 | government, politics, politics and government, politics and law, resignations
A judge aiming to take over as the head of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has told the selection committee that he would step down from his present role if chosen for the new position.
Abdulqadir Lorot informed the IEBC selection committee that there is a precedent for state officials stepping down from their roles after being confirmed for a new public position.
“There is a previous example that has been established. If confirmed as the IEBC chairman, I am prepared to resign right away,” Lorot declared, emphasizing that there is no novelty in state officials undergoing interviews for public positions.
He stressed that when applying for the role, he was fully aware that accepting the position would necessitate his resignation from his current post as a magistrate should he be selected as the upcoming IEBC chairman.
The legislation disallows the IEBC chairperson from occupying another position as a state official prior to taking up their role.
“It has occurred previously, where state officials have been named as Cabinet Secretaries, like in the instance of the ex-Ugunja MP,” Lorot mentioned additionally.
Currently, Lorot holds the position of Chief Magistrate at the Naivasha Law Courts and has accumulated 23 years of experience within the judiciary, which includes serving as a judicial trainer.
When questioned regarding the number of constituencies in Kiambu County, Lorot could only remember eight out of the total twelve.
He listed Githunguri, Kiambaa, Lari, Kikuyu, Thika Town, Ruiru, Gatundu North, and Gatundu South but did not include Kabete, Limuru, Kiambu, and Juja constituencies.
The inquiry, designed to assess his knowledge of the nation’s voting districts, was presented by panelist Dr. Adams Oloo.
The committee headed by Dr. Nelson Makanda is presently interviewing 11 candidates who have been shortlisted for the role of IEBC chairperson.
The chosen individual will take over from the recently deceased Wafula Chebukati, who died last month following the conclusion of his six-year tenure in 2023.
The interviews are currently taking place at the College of Insurance in South C, Nairobi.
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New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI):
congress
-mp”>Congress MP
Shashi Tharoor
criticized the governing body on Monday for interrupting
Parliament
and stated that the concern brought up by the government is “irrelevant” since it falls under state jurisdiction.
It is incredibly surprising when you observe that the governing party, which fundamentally acts as the government responsible for managing parliamentary affairs, has opted to obstruct proceedings.
Parliament
In this manner, it is profoundly disheartening. In my opinion, the matter they’ve brought up is not pertinent since it falls under state jurisdiction… It is unrelated to central matters.
Parliament
“Why are they attempting to disturb the House over that issue?” Tharoor said to ANI.
“Honestly, we are reducing
Parliament
Into a farce. If we fail to operate effectively, why would voters wish to hand over their valuable taxes to support an organization that was once revered as the sanctuary of democracy? Should our debates descend into yelling contests rather than respectful discussions, it truly would be disheartening,” he remarked.
A commotion broke out within a few minutes of the session starting in the Rajya Sabha.
Karnataka
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s comments suggesting potential alterations to the Constitution have been noted.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju asked the Leader of Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge, to explain the Congress party’s stance on reservations for Muslims. In response, the head of the Congress stated that no one has the power to amend the Constitution.
In the Rajya Sabha, Kiren Rijiju referred to Shivakumar’s comments as “highly serious.”
“We do not aim to disturb this critical moment during which I stand before you due to an exceptionally delicate issue brought to light. A highly esteemed leader within the Congress party, occupying a constitutional role, has declared their intent to amend the Constitution so as to introduce quotas for the Muslim community. This declaration cannot be taken frivolously; it represents a profoundly grave concern that we find unacceptable, constituting effectively an attack upon the Indian Constitution itself. Therefore, I seek a definitive response from the President of the Congress Party (Mallikarjun Kharge), present in this assembly. He must clarify his stance and explain both to Parliament and the citizens of India why the Congress wishes to alter the Constitution with provisions aimed at providing reservations for Muslims.” Said Rijiju.
In response to Kiren Rijiju, Mallikarjun Kharge, the leader of the Opposition (LoP) and head of the Congress party, stated that their party initiated the Bharat Jodo Yatra nationwide with the aim of safeguarding the Constitution.
“No one can amend the Constitution framed by Babasaheb Ambedkar. No one can abolish reservations either. We undertook the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to safeguard these provisions. It’s them (indicating towards NDA MPs) who are damaging our country,” stated Kharge.
Kiren Rijiju further replied to Kharge and demanded the resignation of
Karnataka
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
“By bringing up the topic of Muslim reservations, Congress has tarnished the reputation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Constitution. If you possess courage, call for the deputy chief minister’s resignation right away,” Rijiju stated.
JP Nadda, the Leader of the House, mentioned that the Constitution clearly states reservations should not be granted on the basis of religion.
The Congress Party’s decision to introduce caste-based reservations according to religious lines goes against the fundamental principles set forth by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Constitution.
Karnataka
The Congress has already implemented a 4% reservation quota based on religion for public contracts. These types of laws and policies ought to be repealed. Nobody can amend the Constitution, which was developed under the guidance of B.R. Ambedkar,” said Nadda.
Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar suspended the session until 2 pm due to an outcry over the proposed 4 percent reservation for minority groups.
Karnataka
.
Following remarks made by DK Shivakumar at an event on Sunday, where he discussed the bill offering a four percent reservation for minorities and other backward classes in public contracts within the state, he apparently stated that “the Constitution would be amended.” (ANI)
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