ECP asks candidates to submit party affiliation certificates

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked candidates to contest the general election under the party symbols, and submit their party affiliation certificates to their respective Returning Officers till June 29.In this regard, the ECP advised all those political parties that have not yet issued the authority letter to the heads or others office bearers the affiliation certificates of the concerns political parties are instructed to issue them the said authority letter today.The Commission has directed that same letter should be forwarded on the email ddcoordecp@gmail.com so that it could be dispatched to respective Returning Officers for the allotment of election symbols.The ECP made it clear that party symbols would not be allotted to those who did not submit their party affiliation certificates.

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Supreme Court restrains private schools from charging summer fee

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has restrained private schools from collecting monthly fee during summer break. The apex court has also ordered issuance of a public notice for parents of students enrolled in privately-run educational institutions. During the hearing conducted on Thursday, Chief Justice Saqib Nisar observed that the court might consider summoning Attorney General and ask him to nationalize all private schools. “The child of a poor man cannot be enrolled in private schools due to exorbitant fees being charged by them,” the top judge said. “It is a matter of Article 184/3. It is also the negligence of governments which had never made education a priority.”The state should either take over the control of these schools or ensure poor kids are taught there, he observed. The CJP said that parents must be glad that they did not have to pay summer fee for the first time and that the money was spent for the extra-curricular activities of their children. The court, later, adjourned the hearing till 12 July. 

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PPP, PML-N, MMA protest removal of flags, banners

KARACHI: PPP, PML-N and MMA have lodged a joint protest with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) after their banners and flags were removed from Karachi over “violation of code of conduct.”According to details, political opponents met with Sindh Election Commissioner Yousuf Khattak and recorded their protest over the commission’s move to take off banners and posters from the metropolis. Speaking to media persons, PPP leader Saeed Ghani said that election commission should have taken political parties into confidence before removing the flags and banners. MMA’s Hafiz Naeem called the commission’s decision as inappropriate. Chief Election Commissioner Yousaf Khattak defended the move, saying that deputy commissioners had removed only those banners and posters which were placed in violation of the code of conduct. 

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Layyah’s influential group quits PTI, returns election tickets

LAYYAH: An influential clan of Layyah has quit Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf despite being given four tickets by Imran Khan’s party for the coming general elections. According to sources, Jahangir Khan Tarin had brought Layyah’s Sehar group into the party’s fold. The influential group representing Sehar clam was given four tickets, one for National Assembly and three for provincial assembly from the district.Daily Jang quoted sources as saying PTI has now given the ticket to Majeed Niazi group after Sehars walked away from the party. The Niazi group, on the other hand, enjoys the support of Tarin’s political foe Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Majid Niazi has been asked to contest from NA-187 after Sardar Bahadur Sehar’s exit. PTI has given ticket to Athar Maqbool from PP-280. PTI candidate Shahab ud Din, who was to contest from PP-281, has also left the PTI. It has now fielded Akram Samtia. Qaiser Magsi, a member of Niazi group, has been given the ticket to join the election race from PP-282. PTI Layyah president Basharat Randhawa has announced that he is resigning from the party and run as an independent candidate. “Corrupt and turncoats have been awarded the ticket in Layyah,” Randhawa said, adding that he had lodged a protest with Imran Khan.  

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Convocation ceremony held at Air War College

KARACHI: The Convocation ceremony of 31st Air War Course was held at PAF Air War College, Faisal. The ceremony was presided over by Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force.The Air Chief congratulated the graduating officers on successful completion of the course. He expressed confidence that the knowledge and skills acquired at the Air War College would assist the participants to effectively contribute towards the requirements of National Security. While speaking at the occasion, the Air Chief said, “As senior military professionals, you must be aware of the contemporary geo-political and strategic environments, since these not only have a deep impact on the overall security calculus, but their sound understanding also facilitates better preparedness and timely response to emerging threats. You will be entrusted to efficiently manage the resources and demonstrate operational preparedness worthy of your proud legacy.” “You must keep abreast of the emerging trends and make endeavors to deal with complex and dynamic security environment facing the world today”, he said.The Air Chief further said that in today’s warfare, both conventional and unconventional, no service can achieve success single-handedly. Therefore, jointness remains central to the modern concept of military operations.Earlier Air Vice Marshal Abrar Ahmed, Commandant Air War College presented the course report. Beside officers from Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy, the graduates included officers from eleven friendly countries as well including Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. The ceremony was attended by various high ranking civil and military officers and diplomats from different countries. PAF Air War College is the premier institution of Pakistan Air Force, where mid level officers of Pakistan Armed Forces and friendly countries are prepared for assumption of key Command and Staff appointments.

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