SHC issues notices on MQM petition against DMC Keamar

The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued on Thursday notices to the Sindh government and other respondents on a petition filed by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) challenging formation of the DMC Keamari.

A division bench of the SHC, headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, directed the official respondents to file their response to the constitutional petition by next hearing on December 23.

Four MQM legislators from Karachi’s District West filed the petition in the high court against formation of DMC Keamari.

“DMC Keamari has been constituted on political grounds and it contravenes sub-clause 3 and 4 of the Sindh Local Government Act (SLGA) clause VIII,” the MQM petition said.

The government notification about the DMC Keamari has been unlawful as an early petition challenging formation of Keamari District was already under the hearing of the high court, it said.

The government issued notification for the Keamari district and distribution of assets despite these facts, the petition further argued. “The People’s Party government’s decision to this effect has been malicious and based on ill-intention,” the petition said.

The petitioners seek suspension of both notifications over the matter.

Local Government Department of Sindh had on October 29 notified formation of District Municipal Corporation in Keamari area which the government had earlier declared Karachi’s seventh district.

The new District Municipal Corporation will be known as DMC Keamari, the government notified.

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SHC issues notices on MQM petition against DMC Keamar

The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued on Thursday notices to the Sindh government and other respondents on a petition filed by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) challenging formation of the DMC Keamari.

A division bench of the SHC, headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, directed the official respondents to file their response to the constitutional petition by next hearing on December 23.

Four MQM legislators from Karachi’s District West filed the petition in the high court against formation of DMC Keamari.

“DMC Keamari has been constituted on political grounds and it contravenes sub-clause 3 and 4 of the Sindh Local Government Act (SLGA) clause VIII,” the MQM petition said.

The government notification about the DMC Keamari has been unlawful as an early petition challenging formation of Keamari District was already under the hearing of the high court, it said.

The government issued notification for the Keamari district and distribution of assets despite these facts, the petition further argued. “The People’s Party government’s decision to this effect has been malicious and based on ill-intention,” the petition said.

The petitioners seek suspension of both notifications over the matter.

Local Government Department of Sindh had on October 29 notified formation of District Municipal Corporation in Keamari area which the government had earlier declared Karachi’s seventh district.

The new District Municipal Corporation will be known as DMC Keamari, the government notified.

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Corona Virus: Pakistan has records 3,499 new cases, 39 deaths in 24 hrs

Pakistan has recorded 3,499 new cases and 39 deaths due to the COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, on Thursday.

In the past 24 hours, 39 more people succumbed to the disease, taking the death toll to 8,205. 1,586 patients have recovered from the virus during the last 24 hours and 2,469 patients are in critical condition.

The total count of active cases increased up to 51,654.

According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), with fresh inclusion of the infections in the country the national tally of cases now currently stands at 406,810.

A total of 42,904 tests were conducted across the country during this period. 346,951 people have recovered from the deadly disease while 5,627,539 samples have been tested thus far.

Earlier on Wednesday, keeping in view the rising number of COVID-19 cases amid the second wave of the pandemic, the Punjab government had imposed a ban on indoor dining in restaurants, cafes and hotels across the province.

Only open-air restaurants were allowed to continue dine-in services. However, the eateries were directed to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the government.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government had also imposed a ban on indoor dining at restaurants and hotels across the province yesterday. The government banned dine-in services at restaurants and hotels, allowing the only takeaway.

 

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Law Minister Farogh Naseem tests positive for coronavirus

Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Farogh Naseem has tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday.

A spokesman for the federal law ministry confirmed the reports and said that Farogh Naseem has self-quarantined himself at his residence in Karachi.

The federal law minister said that he will continue working from home.

On Tuesday, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh tested positive for COVID-19.

Pakistan has recorded fresh 2,829 COVID-19 cases and 75 deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours.

In the past 24 hours, 75 more people succumbed to the disease, taking the death toll to 8,166. 2,079 patients have recovered from the virus during the last 24 hours and 2,244 patients are in critical condition.

The total count of active cases increased up to 49,780.

According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), with fresh inclusion of the infections in the country the national tally of cases now currently stands at 403,311.

A total of 35,197 tests were conducted across the country during this period. 345,365 people have recovered from the deadly disease while 5,584,976 samples have been tested thus far.

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PM Khan inaugurates two new national parks in Gilgit-Baltistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday inaugurated Himalaya and Nanga Parbat National Parks in Gilgit-Baltistan aimed to protect endangered wildlife and promote eco-tourism in the area.

The newly notified ‘Himalaya National Park’ and the ‘Nanga Parbat NP’ comprise unique ecological areas with very rich high altitude biodiversity as well as precious flora and fauna which include snow leopards, Himalayan brown bear, Ladakh Urial, Ibex, Markhors and Blue Sheep.

These two National Parks have been announced under the PMs “Protected Areas Initiative” which is aiming to ensure the protection and preservation of Pakistan’s natural assets through designation and management as National Parks.

While addressing a news conference, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Special Assistant on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said that these parks will comprise five percent area of Gilgit Baltistan, while it will form a nature corridor between Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Malik Amin said the PM Imran Khan also launched National Parks Service under which jobs will be provided to five thousand GB youth.

He said arrangements have also been made for natural breeding of Laddakh Urial, which will be a unique experience to enhance population of the endangered species.

Along with the announcement of these two National Parks, a globally unique Nature Corridor has also been formed which traverses a high altitude area (over 10000 feet height) and connects the provinces of KPK and AJK through GB.

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Law Minister Farogh Naseem tests positive for coronavirus

Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Farogh Naseem has tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday.

A spokesman for the federal law ministry confirmed the reports and said that Farogh Naseem has self-quarantined himself at his residence in Karachi.

The federal law minister said that he will continue working from home.

On Tuesday, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh tested positive for COVID-19.

Pakistan has recorded fresh 2,829 COVID-19 cases and 75 deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours.

In the past 24 hours, 75 more people succumbed to the disease, taking the death toll to 8,166. 2,079 patients have recovered from the virus during the last 24 hours and 2,244 patients are in critical condition.

The total count of active cases increased up to 49,780.

According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), with fresh inclusion of the infections in the country the national tally of cases now currently stands at 403,311.

A total of 35,197 tests were conducted across the country during this period. 345,365 people have recovered from the deadly disease while 5,584,976 samples have been tested thus far.

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PM Khan inaugurates two new national parks in Gilgit-Baltistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday inaugurated Himalaya and Nanga Parbat National Parks in Gilgit-Baltistan aimed to protect endangered wildlife and promote eco-tourism in the area.

The newly notified ‘Himalaya National Park’ and the ‘Nanga Parbat NP’ comprise unique ecological areas with very rich high altitude biodiversity as well as precious flora and fauna which include snow leopards, Himalayan brown bear, Ladakh Urial, Ibex, Markhors and Blue Sheep.

These two National Parks have been announced under the PMs “Protected Areas Initiative” which is aiming to ensure the protection and preservation of Pakistan’s natural assets through designation and management as National Parks.

While addressing a news conference, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Special Assistant on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said that these parks will comprise five percent area of Gilgit Baltistan, while it will form a nature corridor between Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Malik Amin said the PM Imran Khan also launched National Parks Service under which jobs will be provided to five thousand GB youth.

He said arrangements have also been made for natural breeding of Laddakh Urial, which will be a unique experience to enhance population of the endangered species.

Along with the announcement of these two National Parks, a globally unique Nature Corridor has also been formed which traverses a high altitude area (over 10000 feet height) and connects the provinces of KPK and AJK through GB.

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