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UAE and Pakistan Strengthen Military Ties

His Excellency Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Fadel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, welcomed General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, at the Ministry of Defence. The meeting took place in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere. During the visit, the UAE minister warmly welcomed the Pakistani military official and his delegation. Both sides discussed the strong strategic relationship between the UAE and Pakistan, and the importance of working together on various defence matters. The two leaders talked about ways to improve military cooperation between the two countries. They shared ideas and experiences on defence strategies and future partnerships to support peace and stability in the region. In another important meeting, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza also met with His Excellency Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces. The meeting was attended by senior military officers fr...
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Election Commission of Pakistan Urges Supreme Court to Review Decision on Punjab Assembly Elections Date

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, urging it to review its recent directive to hold elections for the Punjab Assembly on May 14. The electoral body's petition, which is 14 pages long, argues that the judiciary does not have the authority to set the date for elections.

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This development comes after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced that it would submit a detailed report of the talks between the party leaders and the ruling alliance, urging the apex court to implement its verdict in the Punjab polls case. The PTI's statement suggests that there may be some disagreement between the party and the ECP over the date of the elections.

The ECP's petition argues that the judiciary's intervention in the matter is not warranted, as the constitutional body is responsible for conducting free and fair elections in the country. It further states that the Supreme Court's directive has caused confusion and chaos among the election staff, who are already under immense pressure to conduct the polls in a transparent manner.

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The Punjab Assembly elections are crucial for both the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the opposition parties, as they are seen as a litmus test for the political parties' popularity ahead of the general elections scheduled for next year. The ECP's petition to review the decision on the election date is likely to prolong the uncertainty surrounding the polls, which could have a detrimental impact on the democratic process in the country.

The Supreme Court's decision to set the date for the Punjab Assembly elections has also raised concerns among legal experts and civil society organizations. They argue that the judiciary's intervention in matters related to the electoral process could undermine the ECP's independence and create a constitutional crisis in the country.

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In conclusion, the ECP's petition to review the decision on the date of the Punjab Assembly elections highlights the growing tension between the judiciary and the constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in the country. The Supreme Court's intervention in the matter has created confusion and chaos, which could have a detrimental impact on the democratic process in Pakistan. It is essential that all parties involved in the electoral process work together to ensure that the polls are held in a transparent and fair manner, and that the democratic process is upheld.

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