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Published 15 January 2021
THE high-handed and overzealous approach of state governors to instilling order has in recent times led to the arbitrary demolition of buildings, exposing the long-established imperial attitude to governance by Nigeria’s political elite.
It is regrettable that government officials continue to perpetrate injustice across the country. Such penchant for governance beyond the law was on display recently when the Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority, acting under the instruction of Governor Nasir el-Rufai, without issuing a prior notice or allowing the occupants opportunity to salvage anything, hurriedly demolished the Asher Lounge Bar in the Kaduna South Local Government Area. Ostensibly, the action was taken to punish the owner of the restaurant for allegedly attempting to allow a customer to host a nude party, which the government claimed would corrupt the minds of the youth. But the organisers of the purported
January 14, 2021
Q 1. Turkey is at forefront of different causes and issues facing the Ummah including Kashmir. What are your views on the global conflict resolution standards and mechanism and handling of unresolved issues like Kashmir and Palestine?
Ans : The worsening nature of conflicts across the world is alarming. Around 2 billion people currently live in countries affected by conflicts. However, some nations and geographies suffer even more, particularly the Islamic world. In fact, around 60 % of conflicts take place within the OIC. Recent developments in the Caucasus confirm that terms such as “frozen” or “protracted” conflicts are misnomers.
A conflict is a conflict and it can escalate at any moment. Leaving it unresolved, poses threats to human security, has socio-economic costs and holds parties back from realizing their full potential.
By Javad M. Goraya
Q 1. Turkey is at forefront of different causes and issues facing the Ummah including Kashmir. What are your views on the global conflict resolution standards and mechanism and handling of unresolved issues like Kashmir and Palestine?
Ans : The worsening nature of conflicts across the world is alarming. Around 2 billion people currently live in countries affected by conflicts. However, some nations and geographies suffer even more, particularly the Islamic world. In fact, around 60 % of conflicts take place within the OIC. Recent developments in the Caucasus confirm that terms such as “frozen” or “protracted” conflicts are misnomers. A conflict is a conflict and it can escalate at any moment. Leaving it unresolved, poses threats to human security, has socio-economic costs and holds parties back from realizing their full potential.
Recently, the Government extended suspension of insolvency proceedings till 31st March, 2021. On 24th September, 2020, Rajya Sabha passed The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, .
By News DeskISLAMABAD: Pakistan has improved its position in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index for the second consecutive year, according to an annual report issued by the Security.