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Israel’s interception of Gaza flotilla draws global ire as Pakistan demands release of detained activists

  Pakistan and several other  countries  on Thursday condemned Israel’s “dastardly attack” on the  Global Sumud Flotilla  (GSF) after its forces intercepted the flotilla heading to break Israel’s siege of Gaza and deliver aid. Israeli forces  began intercepting  the flotilla’s latest bid to reach Gaza late last night, the fleet said. Israel has so far intercepted 39 boats with foreign activists on board to Gaza, leaving only one vessel still sailing towards the Palestinian enclave, the flotilla organisers said today. The 45-vessel flotilla, with activists and politicians including  Greta Thunberg  on board, left Spain last month to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, where the United Nations has warned of famine. Former Pakistani senator  Mushtaq Ahmad Khan  was also on board. Hours after Tel Aviv’s move drew global condemnation, Israeli foreign ministry posted on X that all on board the flotilla were safe would be “deported to Europe”...
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif objects to CJP's comments during Punjab polls hearing


 The ongoing legal battle over the postponement of polls in Punjab has sparked controversy, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif taking issue with comments made by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial during the Supreme Court hearing.

For the past week, the top court has been hearing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) petition against the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) decision to postpone polls to the Punjab Assembly till October 8. The PTI claims that the ECP's decision was politically motivated and seeks to gain an advantage in the upcoming elections.

During the hearing, CJP Bandial reportedly made remarks that did not sit well with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. While the exact nature of the comments has not been disclosed, it is believed that the CJP's remarks may have been perceived as biased or unfair towards the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and its leader.

In response, the Prime Minister's Office released a statement expressing their objection to the CJP's comments. The statement read: "The Prime Minister takes exception to the remarks made by the Chief Justice during the hearing. We urge the judiciary to maintain its impartiality and avoid making comments that may be perceived as prejudicial."

The controversy surrounding the postponement of polls in Punjab highlights the contentious nature of Pakistani politics and the challenges facing the country's electoral process. With the country preparing for a crucial general election next year, it is important that all parties and institutions work together to ensure a free and fair electoral process that reflects the will of the people.

The role of the judiciary in this process cannot be overstated. While it is important for judges to remain impartial and unbiased, they also have a responsibility to ensure that the electoral process is transparent and accountable. Any comments or actions that undermine this process must be avoided at all costs.

As the Supreme Court prepares to deliver its verdict in the Punjab polls case, it is important for all parties to respect the judiciary's decision and work together to build a stronger democracy in Pakistan. The challenges facing the country are significant, but with a commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law, Pakistan can emerge as a prosperous and stable nation that serves the interests of all its citizens.

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