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Asif Zardari and Sindh Government Exposed Again
KARACHI: Sindh local bodies’ minister Syed Owais Muzaffar resigned from his office on Monday, citing ‘health and personal reasons,’ days before holding of the local bodies elections in the province in line with the Supreme Court orders, said an official.
“Mr Muzaffar visited the CM House today (Monday) and forwarded his resignation to Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah,” said the CM House spokesman. “He has mentioned personal and health problems as reasons behind the resignation. There is no decision yet from the chief minister regarding acceptance of the resignation.”
However, sources said the Sindh chief minister took no time to accept the resignation of Mr Muzaffar and asked Information Minister Sharjeel Memon to hold the charge of the local bodies’ ministry temporarily.
When asked to confirm about his fresh responsibilities, Mr Memon stayed silent, but said the resignation of Mr Muzaffar would not affect the preparation of local bodies’ elections, due by the end of the month under the Supreme Court orders.
“It will not affect anything,” Mr Memon told Dawn. “The provincial administration and all relevant institutions are working properly under the given plan to make local bodies’ elections a success. The resignation will not affect anyone’s functioning.”
Better known as Tappi, Mr Muzaffar is said to be a foster brother of PPP co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari.
He had also stepped down as Sindh health minister almost a month ago.
There was no word from the PPP leadership about the sudden exit of Mr Muzaffar from the provincial cabinet where he was seen as the key man to look after the government affairs
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Karachi University Students’ Week Or Access To Freedom?
Recently, Student’s Week was observed in one of the largest ‘governmental’ institution (Univeristy of Karachi ) of the metropolis. There were rides, food stalls, games, face paint, Mehndi stall and much more. How can we forget music? Without it, our events are incomplete! Yes, the days had several bands and singers, many of the department students who performed at the music show during the whole event, from morning till 5 pm. There remained crowd of people singing along with the lyrics while some danced, expressing their amusement level.
The ‘carnival’ had been a success! Many attended the event, outsiders too. The entrance was free, mind it! What less could have been expected then? Classes remained suspended. They should have been. Who would have focused to education otherwise?
Entertainment, funs have no restrictions. All we need to set are the ethics of our society and that of the education institutions primarily. Happening of such events is a disgrace and mere promotion of vulgar activities. It is on these occasions that girls’ pictures are captured in mobile phones of men. Fights, incidents of immodesty are no surprise to happen. Being an Islamic State, the educational institutions should keep a check over the organizing of the events. It is many times, that they get over vandal attacks by the political party members, who do not support rather condemn such activities.
Celebrating occasions, a festival is no wrong. But when it comes to doing such things at an institution, then there come several opinions; some contradictory, some supporting it. But little do majority realize. After all, things gradually become part of our society with pacing time. Isn’t it?
To many of us, deviating from religious practices, symbolizing vulgar activities is being modern and friendly. We are okay with not observing veil, listening to music, mingling with boys, taking pictures, posing ,dancing, speaking , yelling with our utmost vocal capacity. I hope many of you agree. This is what I as a being university student usually witness.
But, a point to ponder is, would these things take us to something productive, useful? Enjoying yourself has no restriction. I agree. Again, there are certain limitations set upon by our religion, ATLEAST. Advancement notion in our society has taken the perspective of ‘westernization’. Hence we feel no wrong to go against our religion. We need to move with world. Right? Things change then why we be so conservative living in 21 st century?
Below photo was published in leading Urdu newspaper about the event of Karachi University:
Sindh Assembly Turns “Marriage Hall”
Karachi: Provincial Sindh Assembly building, the government property, used as a platform to discuss law and order strategies of the country by the lawmakers turned to a marriage hall after the Speaker of Sindh Assembly, Agha Siraj Durrani chose the place for wedding event of one of his close relatives.
Sindh Assembly members, themselves deviated from the laws restriction. Organizing of the reception with in the premises was synonymous to bringing disgrace to the governing house. Agha Siraj Durrani by organizing the wedding event violated the rule and misused the government property.
As per the details, over 1000 people were invited at the reception where the comers were given the VPI protocol as enjoyed by the Sindh Assembly lawmakers. While, police forces were also deployed on the occasion to ensure strict security measures.
The guests were allowed to park their cars with in the premises, which are sheer over-ruling of the assembly regulations. Only assembly members and staff members are permitted to park their cars, in accordance to the rule.
Green Number Plate Cars were also used for Personal Work.
Media sources have reported that the valima reception of Agha’s nephew was held. The problem solving place turned to an amusing place. Large number of people gathered wearing heavy dress. The building was heavily decorated while aroma of scrumptious dishes spread wide in the area. They are breaking rule of ending events before 12 AM while one dish concept, remained notification for the citizens only.
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