PML-N Political Desk

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Claws out: PML-N prepares to dry out PTI tsunami

LAHORE: To say that the sher is losing some sleep over the Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf’s (PTI) upcoming ‘mammoth’ anti-inflation rally over the weekend would not be an exaggeration.

With the PTI vowing to amass 200,000 supporters for its December 22 rally to protest price hikes, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PLM-N) is wasting no time in executing a two-pronged counter-strategy of deflating rates of commodities, as it is concerned about the impact of PTI’s gathering on the upcoming local bodies elections.

PML-N insiders have revealed that the party’s ‘different and more practical’ strategy puts Hamza Shahbaz and the chief minister himself at the helm of two tasks.

Sources told The Express Tribune that Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has deployed all government and political machinery to water down the impact of the impending ‘tsunami’.

According to government officials, the CM presides over a daily special cabinet committee on price control during which he receives reports from the executive and political leaderships.

MNAs and MPAs have been assigned duties to visit mandis and enforce government rates of commodities. The committee has also established a call centre and advertised a toll-free number where citizens can complain about price hikes in the city.

Special magistrates have been appointed at wholesale markets to control rates of other commodities.

One PML-N MNA from the CM’s committee on price control said that prices of vegetables have come down to 60% thanks to the effective monitoring.

He said that the party will issue a comparative chart of prices in K-P and Punjab before the December 22 rally, adding that Imran’s decision to protest in Lahore rather than Peshawar shows he is out to gather votes for the upcoming LG election.

Hamza’s rejoinder rally

Insiders said that the party knows better than to repeat its ‘mistake’ of holding a rally two days before the October 30, 2011 rally.

This time, Hamza will hold a gathering titled ‘Baldiati Convention’ after the
PTI’s scheduled rally, where party candidates for LG elections will participate and deliver speeches against the PTI.

They added that while someone had suggested stopping the PTI from holding a rally on The Mall by way of the law, the party sternly ruled out that option.

It is pertinent to mention that both parties asked their potential party candidates for LG election to demonstrate their power in their show of mass before LG election.


Claws out: PML-N prepares to dry out PTI tsunami – The Express Tribune


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Circus Lions scared of tsunami and are pissing in their pants???


@Leader @pkuser2k12

 

[Panther 57]

MNAs and MPAs have been assigned duties to visit mandis and enforce government rates of commodities. The committee has also established a call centre and advertised a toll-free number where citizens can complain about price hikes in the city.

This is what they can do, how can retailer reduce the price when product from source is expensive. A short sighted approach. Evident as always in their decisions.

 

[Leader]

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Claws out: PML-N prepares to dry out PTI tsunami

LAHORE: To say that the sher is losing some sleep over the Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf’s (PTI) upcoming ‘mammoth’ anti-inflation rally over the weekend would not be an exaggeration.

With the PTI vowing to amass 200,000 supporters for its December 22 rally to protest price hikes, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PLM-N) is wasting no time in executing a two-pronged counter-strategy of deflating rates of commodities, as it is concerned about the impact of PTI’s gathering on the upcoming local bodies elections.

PML-N insiders have revealed that the party’s ‘different and more practical’ strategy puts Hamza Shahbaz and the chief minister himself at the helm of two tasks.

Sources told The Express Tribune that Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has deployed all government and political machinery to water down the impact of the impending ‘tsunami’.

According to government officials, the CM presides over a daily special cabinet committee on price control during which he receives reports from the executive and political leaderships.

MNAs and MPAs have been assigned duties to visit mandis and enforce government rates of commodities. The committee has also established a call centre and advertised a toll-free number where citizens can complain about price hikes in the city.

Special magistrates have been appointed at wholesale markets to control rates of other commodities.

One PML-N MNA from the CM’s committee on price control said that prices of vegetables have come down to 60% thanks to the effective monitoring.

He said that the party will issue a comparative chart of prices in K-P and Punjab before the December 22 rally, adding that Imran’s decision to protest in Lahore rather than Peshawar shows he is out to gather votes for the upcoming LG election.

Hamza’s rejoinder rally

Insiders said that the party knows better than to repeat its ‘mistake’ of holding a rally two days before the October 30, 2011 rally.

This time, Hamza will hold a gathering titled ‘Baldiati Convention’ after the
PTI’s scheduled rally, where party candidates for LG elections will participate and deliver speeches against the PTI.

They added that while someone had suggested stopping the PTI from holding a rally on The Mall by way of the law, the party sternly ruled out that option.

It is pertinent to mention that both parties asked their potential party candidates for LG election to demonstrate their power in their show of mass before LG election.


Claws out: PML-N prepares to dry out PTI tsunami – The Express Tribune


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Circus Lions scared of tsunami and are pissing in their pants???


@Leader @pkuser2k12

lets see what they can do to stop us, its good that we learn some agitational politics !

 

[Jazzbot]

lets see what they can do to stop us, its good that we learn some agitational politics !

Have you seen yesterday's 11th Hour? Asad Umer brilliantly debunked false propaganda of PML-N that PTI is protesting to derail democracy and is pushing for mid term elections.

This belongs to stupid and funny..

 

[Panther 57]

Have you seen yesterday's 11th Hour? Asad Umer brilliantly debunked false propaganda of PML-N that PTI is protesting to derail democracy and is pushing for mid term elections.

Well PML(N) is not wrong in smelling the rat for mid term election. With IK protesting against inflation and with commitment till prices are brought down. TuQ preparing for Iqamat in the first quarter 2014, it may not be far fetched. MQM stirring "doi" as usual.

 

[Leader]

Have you seen yesterday's 11th Hour? Asad Umer brilliantly debunked false propaganda of PML-N that PTI is protesting to derail democracy and is pushing for mid term elections.

oh thanks for reminding, I downloaded and just going to watch !

 

[Jazzbot]

oh thanks for reminding, I downloaded and just going to watch !

مڈ ٹرم الیکشن کی چابی تو ان کے پاس ہے اور کون سی اپوزیشن ہے جو مڈ ٹرم الیکشن نہیں چاہے َب میں لوگوں کو تھوڑا یاد کروا دوں فیصل آباد میں ان کے وزیر اعلی دھمکی دیتے ہیں کہ اگر اڑتالیس گھنٹے میں گیس کا مسلہ حل نہ ہوا تو ہم لانگ مارچ کریں گے اور حکومت گرا دیں گے، یہ دھمکی دی تھی ان کے وزیر اعلی نے اس وقت کے وزیر اعظم کو . اس وقت کے صدر کے بارے میں کہتے ہیں کہ ہم ان کو سڑکوں پر گھسیٹیں گے ، کھمبے سے لٹکائیں گے ، واپڈا کے دفتروں پر حملے ان کے ایم پی اے بھی اس میں شامل تھے
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ایسے جمہوریت نہیں چلتی, لوگ سوال بھی کرتے ہیں ، کیا ہم نے کبھی ہنگامے کئے ، کیا کبھی گاڑیاں توڑیں؟: اسد عمر ​

 

[Leader]

مڈ ٹرم الیکشن کی چابی تو ان کے پاس ہے اور کون سی اپوزیشن ہے جو مڈ ٹرم الیکشن نہیں چاہے َب میں لوگوں کو تھوڑا یاد کروا دوں فیصل آباد میں ان کے وزیر اعلی دھمکی دیتے ہیں کہ اگر اڑتالیس گھنٹے میں گیس کا مسلہ حل نہ ہوا تو ہم لانگ مارچ کریں گے اور حکومت گرا دیں گے، یہ دھمکی دی تھی ان کے وزیر اعلی نے اس وقت کے وزیر اعظم کو . اس وقت کے صدر کے بارے میں کہتے ہیں کہ ہم ان کو سڑکوں پر گھسیٹیں گے ، کھمبے سے لٹکائیں گے ، واپڈا کے دفتروں پر حملے ان کے ایم پی اے بھی اس میں شامل تھے
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ایسے جمہوریت نہیں چلتی, لوگ سوال بھی کرتے ہیں ، کیا ہم نے کبھی ہنگامے کئے ، کیا کبھی گاڑیاں توڑیں؟: اسد عمر ​

Just watched it. he is on top as always, but inko sharam kaisay aye gi??

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

Not supporter of PMLN but it is better than MQM, better than bhatta khor and target killing party(MQM)

 

[Jazzbot]

‘Forward bloc’ in Punjab police in the offing

LAHORE - A ‘forward bloc’ has emerged in the Punjab police to speak out against the government for damaging the interests of the officers, belonging to the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP).

The ‘bloc’ has rejected the government’s proposed plan to hand over the administrative control of counter-terrorism department (CTD), Elite Police Force, and Special Branch to the Home Department.

Deliberations and urgent parleys are taking place in different police headquarters these days to form a ‘foolproof strategy’ to press the government hard to reconsider the controversial move. Several PSP officers have join hands to condemn the provincial bureaucracy for trying to snatch away key wings from the Punjab police department.

“In case the government simply rejects their demands, the PSP officers have various options on the table including pen-down strikes and large-scale resignations followed by street protests,” a police officer confirmed to TheNation on Thursday.

Interestingly, many police officers are not willing to wash dirty linen in the public and they believe such thinking could damage the otherwise disciplined force.

“It has never been a tradition of the PSPs to launch anti-government movements. Since, we are the servant of the public we must serve the interests of the public,” a senior police officer commented on the condition of anonymity.

Lahore DIG (Investigations) Chaudhry Zulifqar Hameed, being President of the PSP Association (Punjab-chapter), is leading the movement launched to protect the rights of police officers. “At a time when high-profile sectarian killings are threatening the very fundamental structure of the society, the chief of the Lahore investigation police is busy politics,” one of his opponents commented, seeking anonymity.

A press release issued to the Lahore-based media outlets on behalf of DIG (Investigations) Zulifqar Hameed on Thursday says that a delegation of PSP officers headed by DIG Zulifqar Hameed met Punjab IGP Khan Baig at the central police office (CPO) and expressed their reservations in this regard.

“Upon which, Punjab IGP Khan Baig assured the delegation that he would himself bring the matter into the notice of Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif,” says the press statement. Later, the IGP will take the police officers into confidence. Talking to reporters, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah said that the police are a disciplined force and those officers who have any sort of reservations about the proposed amendments should talk to their commanding officer as per rules.

Responding to a question, the minister also made it clear that the administrative control of anti-terrorism force would never be handed over to the PSP officers because it is an independent force. The provincial law minister also said that there is a democratic system in the country and not a monarchy. Therefore, everyone is free to express his concerns and reservations, he added.

During Pervez Musharraf regime, the PML-Q government had to withdraw a proposal intended to appoint 250 serving army captains on key posts in the police department after the PSP officers told the then IGP Major (r) Ziaul Hassan that it could be done over their dead bodies. Another police officer termed the transfer of CTD and Special Branch from Punjab police to Home department, creation of scene of crime investigation under FSA, and merger of Elite Police Force in the proposed anti-terrorism force under the Home department as an “eventual demise” of the police force.

“Under present scenario, the police force is totally demoralised and is unable to deliver in maintaining the rule of law,” he said. Internationally, any sort of counter-terrorism unit operates under the direct command and control of the concerned police, he added. The officer also argued that on the one hand the Punjab police are being stretched unnecessarily to control dengue, kite-flying, check gas and electricity thefts, and one dish violation on the wedding parties but on the other hand the key department like CTD and Special Branch are being amputated from this organization.“There is a need to bring the FSA under the control of IGP, though the experts hired from private sector should continue running the Agency as an independent agency from the operational police,” the officer suggested. Hence, instead of weakening or taking over the Punjab police, it is required to strengthen the organisation by introducing specialised units within its ambit which include creation of ATF and Crime Scene Investigators Forensic Unit as provided under the Police Order 2002.

‘Forward bloc’ in Punjab police in the offing


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Govt is poking in every department...

 

[Leader]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=625605874166238

noora in car saying pondi kernay aye hain, hamari hakumat hai...

 

[Leader]

Four alleged terrorists arrested in Lahore – The Express Tribune

 

[Jazzbot]

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IMF demands a stronger power tariff shock
Demands rate hike, end to fiscal imbalances, tax loopholes​

ISLAMABAD - Expressing satisfaction over the economic performance of Pakistan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that increase in electricity tariffs has reduced subsidies but further efforts are needed to improve the energy sector’s efficiency.

A report meanwhile said that while the IMF has approved the second tranche of 550 million dollars to Pakistan under the 6.6 billion dollar loan programme, it has also handed over a list of demands, including further increase in electricity tariff to ease the government off the so-called burden it had to pull due to subsidies. The report also quoted an IMF official as saying that the shock or burden should not excessively affect the underprivileged segment of society, but how the move, if materialised, would affect the people of Pakistan, remains a potent economic question at a time when the people are already hard pressed by inflation.

The Executive Board of the IMF on Thursday completed the first review of Pakistan’s economic performance under a three-year program supported by an arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The completion of the review enables an immediate disbursement of an amount equivalent to SDR 360 million (about $553.3 million).

In completing the first review, the Executive Board also approved the authorities’ request for a waiver of non-observance of the end-September 2013 performance criterion on net international reserves (NIR) based on corrective actions taken by the authorities.

“It will be important to protect the most vulnerable population by avoiding slippages in targeted cash transfers,” said Nemat Shafik, Deputy Managing Director and Acting Chair, after Executive Board’s discussion on Pakistan. She said: “The authorities’ performance under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement has been satisfactory. They have taken steps to address fiscal imbalances and structural issues in the energy sector. Nonetheless, overall vulnerabilities remain high, and it will be crucial to consolidate the fiscal adjustment, boost external buffers, and deepen structural reforms”.
“A more ambitious approach is needed to improve tax administration and eliminate tax loopholes”, he noted. “The low level of international reserves needs to be rebuilt. The central bank should use the policy tools at its disposal to boost reserves through policy rate adjustment, reserves purchases, and greater exchange rate flexibility. The central bank will also need to address inflation once reserves begin to recover, for which greater central bank independence is essential.

“Policies to safeguard financial sector stability should continue, including addressing banks with capital below minimum requirements and with high non-performing loans and monitoring banks’ holdings of government debt”. “The good start on structural reforms should be continued. It will be important to implement the authorities’ privatisation plans for public sector enterprises. Improving the business climate and moving to a simpler and more transparent import tariff regime will also yield significant benefits.”

The 36-month EFF arrangement in the amount of SDR 4.393 billion (around $6.75 billion, or 425 percent of Pakistan’s quota at the IMF) was approved by the Executive Board on September 4, 2014.

Monitoring desk adds: The IMF has demanded the government of Pakistan increase electricity tariff, but has also directed that its impact should not be felt heavily by on the underprivileged.

According to the Acting Head of the IMF Executive Board, electricity rates would have to be increased in Pakistan to take the pressure off the government due to earlier heavy subsidies.


IMF demands a stronger power tariff shock



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Embrace yourselves, more hike in electricity price coming our way, on our own terms of course. Right @hasnain0099 ??

 

[Panther 57]

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IMF demands a stronger power tariff shock
Demands rate hike, end to fiscal imbalances, tax loopholes​

ISLAMABAD - Expressing satisfaction over the economic performance of Pakistan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that increase in electricity tariffs has reduced subsidies but further efforts are needed to improve the energy sector’s efficiency.

A report meanwhile said that while the IMF has approved the second tranche of 550 million dollars to Pakistan under the 6.6 billion dollar loan programme, it has also handed over a list of demands, including further increase in electricity tariff to ease the government off the so-called burden it had to pull due to subsidies. The report also quoted an IMF official as saying that the shock or burden should not excessively affect the underprivileged segment of society, but how the move, if materialised, would affect the people of Pakistan, remains a potent economic question at a time when the people are already hard pressed by inflation.

The Executive Board of the IMF on Thursday completed the first review of Pakistan’s economic performance under a three-year program supported by an arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The completion of the review enables an immediate disbursement of an amount equivalent to SDR 360 million (about $553.3 million).

In completing the first review, the Executive Board also approved the authorities’ request for a waiver of non-observance of the end-September 2013 performance criterion on net international reserves (NIR) based on corrective actions taken by the authorities.

“It will be important to protect the most vulnerable population by avoiding slippages in targeted cash transfers,” said Nemat Shafik, Deputy Managing Director and Acting Chair, after Executive Board’s discussion on Pakistan. She said: “The authorities’ performance under the Extended Fund Facility arrangement has been satisfactory. They have taken steps to address fiscal imbalances and structural issues in the energy sector. Nonetheless, overall vulnerabilities remain high, and it will be crucial to consolidate the fiscal adjustment, boost external buffers, and deepen structural reforms”.
“A more ambitious approach is needed to improve tax administration and eliminate tax loopholes”, he noted. “The low level of international reserves needs to be rebuilt. The central bank should use the policy tools at its disposal to boost reserves through policy rate adjustment, reserves purchases, and greater exchange rate flexibility. The central bank will also need to address inflation once reserves begin to recover, for which greater central bank independence is essential.

“Policies to safeguard financial sector stability should continue, including addressing banks with capital below minimum requirements and with high non-performing loans and monitoring banks’ holdings of government debt”. “The good start on structural reforms should be continued. It will be important to implement the authorities’ privatisation plans for public sector enterprises. Improving the business climate and moving to a simpler and more transparent import tariff regime will also yield significant benefits.”

The 36-month EFF arrangement in the amount of SDR 4.393 billion (around $6.75 billion, or 425 percent of Pakistan’s quota at the IMF) was approved by the Executive Board on September 4, 2014.

Monitoring desk adds: The IMF has demanded the government of Pakistan increase electricity tariff, but has also directed that its impact should not be felt heavily by on the underprivileged.

According to the Acting Head of the IMF Executive Board, electricity rates would have to be increased in Pakistan to take the pressure off the government due to earlier heavy subsidies.


IMF demands a stronger power tariff shock



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Embrace yourselves, more hike in electricity price coming our way, on our own terms of course. Right @hasnain0099 ??

Beggars are not the choosers, so there is no choice left but to obey and juice our own people like they did in budget. IMF is a collar of slavery which has been put in our necks again by the political government. Latest has increase the size of it so that we cannot break the shackles for decades.

 

[Jazzbot]

Beggars are not the choosers, so there is no choice left but to obey and juice our own people like they did in budget. IMF is a collar of slavery which has been put in our necks again by the political government. Latest has increase the size of it so that we cannot break the shackles for decades.

I second that, but at least they can tell the truth to their own people, why telling them lies? Remember Ishaq Dollar said that we did agreement with IMF on OUR OWN TERMS? I mean seriously?


Just look at following video:

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And they say, badla hy Punjab. PM Nawaz praised Shahbaz Sharif a few days ago in a press conference and wished to see other provinces developing like Punjab, like if Punjab is some sort of Switzerland. Above video shows the conditions of hospitals of Lahore..