Parliament passes Delhi services Bill with 131 votes in favour in RS

On August 4, the bill was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote. New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) Parliament on Monday passed a contentious bill that gives the central government control over bureaucrats in the Delhi government with the Rajya Sabha approving it with 131 votes in favour and 102 against.  … Continue reading Parliament passes Delhi services Bill with 131 votes in favour in RS

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan can only be knocked out by votes, not courts

By Mihir Sharma Not for the first time in its modern history, Pakistan’s judiciary — tacitly backed by the rest of its “establishment” — appears to be seeking to snuff out the career of a leading politician. Late last week, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was convicted of misappropriating official gifts. He… Continue reading Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan can only be knocked out by votes, not courts