Sana opposes Shahbaz’s elevation to Centre
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LAHORE: An influential member of the Punjab cabinet has opposed the elevation of Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to the National Assembly, believing there are sufficient political and legal grounds against this step of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
“The focus of the party will divert from its development agenda to the electoral game for the rest of the present assemblies’ term if Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, successfully delivering in the electoral base of the party, is elevated to the office of prime minister,” Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan suggested to the PML-N leadership in an all-important consultative meeting in Murree on Monday.
“We should not force upon ourselves a 45-day [electoral] disturbance after one was imposed on us last Friday,” he told Dawn in a reference to the Supreme Court decision of disqualifying Nawaz Sharif as prime minister on July 28.
He claimed that the party leadership had promised to give a serious consideration to this and two legal submissions of his once Shahid Khaqan Abbasi assumed the charge as the prime minister.
A practising lawyer himself, Rana Sanaullah said he had also informed the leadership that the apex court’s verdict could be overturned as an “error of judgement”, provided a review petition against it was heard as an appeal by a larger bench, because “receivables” could not be considered assets under the Income Tax Act.
He expressed the opinion that Nawaz Sharif might re-enter electoral politics and was not disqualified for life because in an almost similar case, retired Justice Iftikhar Cheema, who had won from the National Assembly constituency NA-101 (Gujranwala) in 2013 but was later disqualified by the Supreme Court for concealing assets, had been allowed to contest the by-polls held last year.
Keeping in view these grounds, Nawaz Sharif can make his comeback with no need for elevating the chief minister from Punjab to the federal government.
According to some TV channels, the PML-N leadership is seriously considering a proposal to continue with Mr Abbasi as prime minister till the next general elections.
Published in Dawn, August 2nd, 2017
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Aug 02, 2017 08:25am
Rana A practicing laywer himself.
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Aug 02, 2017 08:35am
Of course, '“receivables” could not be considered assets under the Income Tax Act', but 'The Dictionary' (used by the honorable judges, who seem to be enthralled by the literary world rather than the judicial one) is superior to the Income Tax Act. Isn't it?
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Aug 02, 2017 08:37am
abbasi should continue as a pm till 2018 general election... shahbaz as a chief minister deliver his best.... should not involve again and agian in electoral process... deliver rapidly
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Aug 02, 2017 08:38am
Rana's suggestion makes sense but the problem is that NS wants to keep power only within his family.
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Aug 02, 2017 08:46am
This has never happened in the history that a criminal person accepts judgement against he will always say I'm INNOCENT so is the case with ex Premier of Pakistan NAWAZ SHARIF
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Aug 02, 2017 08:51am
It would be best if Mr. Shahbaz Sharif continued to be the Premier of Punjab and did not enter federal politics at all. This way the charge of dynastic politics will be avoided and no one will be able to say that Sharifs' nepotistic approach to politics is a disgrace. Besides we need to explore and cultivate new leadership with new ideas, new thoughts and new approaches.
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Aug 02, 2017 08:52am
Makes sense
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Aug 02, 2017 08:58am
Where is Raana Saheb practicing his law these days?.When will he pave way for justice to 15 victims of model town tragedy.
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Aug 02, 2017 09:04am
Still.Muslim League (N) suppoters and leaders live in.fools.paradise. Income Tax receiveables are remain.assets however they are not taxable unless actually received by claimant . Asset declaration is mandatory under Peoples Representation Act 1973. Mr. Nawaz Sharif deliberately conealed his assets for the reasons best known to him. He would never comeback
His dishonesty proved beyond reasonable doubt.
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Aug 02, 2017 09:13am
wise thought
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Aug 02, 2017 09:14am
Rana believes in democracy & knows that a democratic system will survive.
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Aug 02, 2017 09:16am
Where is new Sharif Now?
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Aug 02, 2017 09:23am
For once he has given a good suggestion, hope people who matter heed to it.
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Aug 02, 2017 09:27am
I urge everyone here to read Second Schedule, Part 1 of Income Tax Ordinance 2001. Receivables are generated through income, thus forming an asset. So, the amount is taxable in any situation.
They are used to misleading their illiterate mass following.
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Aug 02, 2017 09:36am
I fully agree with Rana Sahib. Shahbaz Sharif should never come to center atleast till senate election. SKA should continue till next election. Let him work and the two Sharifs should focus on development and "cotact to masses" drive
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Aug 02, 2017 09:43am
Is it democracy or dynastic rule of a family ? Sharifs will not surrender power to any member of PML (N) even if he/ she is qualified . It is going to be Shahbaz to fill the slot of PM and Hamza Sharif CM of Punjab.
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Aug 02, 2017 09:46am
The proposal seems good .
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Aug 02, 2017 09:48am
Viable and sensible suggestion but NS will not agree.
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Aug 02, 2017 10:00am
Kind of makes sense, but when was the last time Common Sense or any kind of sense, prevailed in PML (N)
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Aug 02, 2017 10:01am
Way to go Rana Sb. You deserve to be next PM.
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Aug 02, 2017 10:03am
The "CRACKS" have started to be more visible.......
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Aug 02, 2017 10:06am
// ...because “receivables” could not be considered assets under the Income Tax Act. //
I believe the statement is not reproduced verbatim as it is inaccurate. Salary income is taxed on received basis and therefore salary receivable is not considered as an asset under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (not Income Tax Act).
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Aug 02, 2017 10:12am
I would suggest ... your leadership better present some solid evidence against all these references in 6 months ... or be prepared to be eliminated from politics ....
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Aug 02, 2017 10:16am
@Muhammad Now the situation is not so.
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Aug 02, 2017 10:16am
there is ideological difference with Rana ji being an advocate but there is weight in his opinion and compels for consideration over the issue.
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Aug 02, 2017 10:21am
This sounds to be a good option and I wish Nawaz Sharif can contest next elections. I would like to see all parties contesting elections based on their performance and policies and people of Pakistan voting freely in the favor of their candidates. I also wish security forces manage to control terrorists so that they are not able to sabotage elections like they did last time.
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Aug 02, 2017 10:25am
Sounds reasonable and will be good for parliamentary democracy.
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Aug 02, 2017 10:34am
First Time heard any sensible comments from Rana .
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Aug 02, 2017 10:36am
Quite logical. Prevailing circumstances call for continuity of Mr. Shahid as PM for remaining period.
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Aug 02, 2017 10:37am
Agreed
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Aug 02, 2017 10:53am
You guys are retarded for still supporting PML (N) and then complain about not having anything in Pakistan. Like electricity and Gas and Gasoline. Give someone else a chance. Have any of you notice the cars they came in in JIT meetings ? Wake up Pakistan and Pakistanis.
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Aug 02, 2017 11:09am
First ever sensible move but that too comes with the intent of reinstating NS.
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Aug 02, 2017 11:14am
Atlast some common sense prevailed. It will be bad move on part of NS to give political oppertunity in punjab.
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Aug 02, 2017 11:16am
So where was he when the case was going on? NS lawyers did not consult this "super" lawyer, why? He wanted NS to be out of office and then jump to gain points by talking and not doing anything real.
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Aug 02, 2017 11:18am
@J.H.R if the matter was only gas and electricity it is bearable, the calamity is that we have no hope in getting a decent government.
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Aug 02, 2017 11:29am
Interesting. One of the claims of the nascent PM in his acceptance speech was that he will produce 45 months worth of work in 45 days. It clearly implies there to be almost 30 times room for enhanced efficiency vis-à-vis that of his predecessor. Why one should change such a confident and efficient PM? His performance will prove great asset to Pakistan, his party and himself.
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Aug 02, 2017 11:33am
Why our politicians do not observe or understand that anything that goes up must come down. The law of nature. Let the system work NS.
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Aug 02, 2017 11:35am
It means the largest province cannot be run without SHARIF. And the so called largest party has no any competent leader except SHARIFs. what a non sense.
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Aug 02, 2017 11:38am
Sometimes this man speaks truth.
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Aug 02, 2017 11:46am
@Umair 26 , you are right in your suggestion that the amount is taxable nonetheless , but the point is that he was disqualified for concealing an asset not tax fraud , so even if the asset in question was not taxable it is still asset concealment
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Aug 02, 2017 11:56am
PML-N leadership is considering a proposal to continue with Mr Abbasi as prime minister till the next general elections.this is wise decision and keep continue in the interest of people of Pakistan.
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Aug 02, 2017 12:01pm
Very good suggestion by Rana Sanaullah. SS should stay as CM to keep party's power base in Punjab safe. This way he will be more helpful to Mr. Abbasi to take party to election.
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Aug 02, 2017 12:12pm
In my opinion, PMLN is affraid of losing by polls. That's the reason they are giving such statements
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Aug 02, 2017 12:29pm
This is a very good suggestion.
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Aug 02, 2017 12:33pm
He wanted to become CM Punjab but Shahbaz wanted his son to be CM.
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Aug 02, 2017 12:34pm
Shshbaz Sharif ///// No PM
Mr Abbasi. //// continue till 2018 election
Last but not least
Please leave kursee drama and concentrate on important matters of our beloved country.
Enough is enough !!!!
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Aug 02, 2017 12:35pm
its too late now , at the time of proceeding they should have raised this point , i think they should move one, the whole nation cant be held hostage for just one person, yes one person . because nations do not progress when they are prisoner of personality cult. its high time supreme court do something about releasing political parties from families clutch and make it compulsory for a democratic structure within parties , this is only solution for better future .
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Aug 02, 2017 12:39pm
Makes sense.
But Shareefs are more concerned with their dynasty than anything else.
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Aug 02, 2017 12:41pm
the decision made by sharif to bring his own brother as next ok Shows that there is something wrong still and he has no Trust in any Party leaders. n League leaders should think upon the Situation if they has Sense of self extrem. pm Does Not have trust in leaders except shehbaz. concluding, he should Form family Government excluding others. then,he will realize the importance of other.
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Aug 02, 2017 12:46pm
Nawaz Sharif and family will face a large number of NAB references. Even if the supreme court reviews its decision, how will he face references which are based on very strong evidence.
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Aug 02, 2017 12:51pm
One man show in Center and in Punjab. What a Party!
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Aug 02, 2017 12:52pm
Sensible suggestion indeed
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Aug 02, 2017 12:55pm
"...because “receivables” could not be considered assets under the Income Tax Act..." Only in Pakistan Income Tax Act can receivables not be assets. From Accounting, common sense, and ethical perspectives receivables are assets. It is amazing to me that as soon as he became PM he did not terminate his chairmanship of Capital FZE - regardless of whether this was an actual appointment or as NS says just to facitilate easy travel between U.K. and UAE. To me the real issue is that he did not declare this (whether he has to or not by law; ethically he should have) and then cnacel these arrangement on tasking over as PM
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Aug 02, 2017 01:03pm
Deliver what? Ask the local people!
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Aug 02, 2017 01:04pm
I strongly support Mr Ranas contention. CM Shabaz Sharif should stay in Punjab for the sake of political stability and continuity. I hope wisdom will prevail.
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Aug 02, 2017 01:10pm
keep on confusing the people. NS is done, its over. better come back to your senses.
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Aug 02, 2017 01:23pm
Sharifs do not trust their comrades. Nomination of Shebaz for PM and his son for CM Punjab. Looks like family business going on.
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Aug 02, 2017 01:26pm
Shebaz should stick to CMship. It would be a disaster if he leaves that spot.
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Aug 02, 2017 01:40pm
@Bashir Ahmad "SS should stay as CM to keep party's power base in Punjab safe." Yes, but it will not be the same party, because the party seems to be over.
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Aug 02, 2017 01:55pm
Before the next election in 2018 many such inter party disagreements will be witnessed in PML. It is not logical to call PMLN any more because N stands for Nawaz who is already disqualified and banned.
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Aug 02, 2017 02:03pm
Yes, understood.
I have only one thought : Pak does not have any other person more Sharif, than Sharif family members.
I think, YES, we have.
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Aug 02, 2017 02:08pm
The poor Orphans of Lahore model town massacre are still waiting for justice even after three years of the sad incident.
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Aug 02, 2017 02:38pm
@Ghalib common sense is a sense which is not common to all.
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Aug 02, 2017 02:54pm
What else can this stooge say to save his position in the administration, remain afloat and stay in the limelight?
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Aug 02, 2017 03:02pm
His is the sane voice like that of Ch Nisar , among the shoe lickers of NS . His is a legal advice cum political advice too and it must be heard with open heart and sound thinking . There will be a parallel recited vis Musharf/Ch Shujata/Shaukat Aziz scenario if the PM is only for 45 days . let Shabaz Sharif try his luck in the next election if he wants to be the PM and NS must avail the Legal review of the larger bench or even full SCP , as suggested by Rana , to get the verdict reviewed in the specific legal terms ( Income Tax rules too )
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Aug 02, 2017 03:17pm
Rana Sanaullah and Shabaz Sharif have been directly and indirectly been involved with tragic model town incident. If both are innocent then why the JIT report was not issued?
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Aug 02, 2017 03:50pm
One voice of reason seems to speak up against the dynasty
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Aug 02, 2017 03:53pm
he is right
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Aug 02, 2017 04:37pm
@Ob You have to look at the intention behind the arrangement in the UAE. The intention was not to conceal an asset but to facilitate travel. Considering the tiny size of the amount involved, the actions against him were disproportionate and unjustified.
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Aug 02, 2017 04:39pm
It's a sound suggestion that makes sense. Abbas should continue till 2018 elections. He is capable enough to keep the country on the path of progress with his management skills. Moreover, Pakistan needs stability and security which could be delivered by an educated and committed leadership. Shehbaz Sharif has performed well in Punjab and should stay there. The country needs to move forward with strength.
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Aug 02, 2017 08:03pm
Pti will use all its resources to win 120 . If Shabaz looses the seat now it will be devastating.
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Aug 02, 2017 08:20pm
@KR . Electricity and Gas and Gasoline makes big difference my friend. You might be in better shape then most people in Pakistan but that doesn't mean it's bearable. I wasn't even talking about general public. I was talking about the people on this page reading and writing in English but have no common sense. Still wanna see PML to continue.
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Aug 02, 2017 08:41pm
Very good suggestion. There is no need to change PM. Also, PML-N leader should take a high road and nominate someone else in his own party. I am a big fan of Shabaz. He will speed up development projects.
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Aug 03, 2017 01:28am
LOL! It actually Shabaz Sharif who is using Rana Sanaullah to send the message
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Aug 03, 2017 02:46am
After all, we are human.
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Aug 03, 2017 06:23am
Abbasi has done a wonderful job at the Ministry of Petroleum. He is honest, committed and one of the few leaders who can make quick decisions. It would be best if he was to continue as the PM till the next elections and even beyond.
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Aug 03, 2017 09:51am
Prudent, consequential & excellent advice.
How about inviting Javed Hashmi to be elected from Former PM Mian Nawaz Sharif's National Seat? Nationally known leader like JH could be an asset for PML(N)
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Aug 03, 2017 12:23pm
the biggest qualification of shabaz shareef , that is of running the province for almost a decade so efficiently is in fact his biggest disqualification as well. why he could not produce and train one single person capable enough to run the province in his absence or after his own elevation to federal level .
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Aug 03, 2017 01:30pm
@mansoor mubeen "why he could not produce and train one single person capable enough to run the province" That is Punjab's job, not the CM Punjab's.
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Aug 03, 2017 01:33pm
@Abbas Naqvi " He is capable enough to keep the country on the path of progress with his management skills." When he was chairman PIA, his management skills resulted in a declining PIA and his own Airblue. Now he is PM Pakistan. Hope he doesn't use the same management skills.
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Aug 03, 2017 02:46pm
@Fareed N Let them do this and they are dead in 2018 elections
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Aug 04, 2017 04:42am
NS did not receive any salary as that was not the purpose of creating teh company or the position....it was just a cover for other financial dealings.....
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Aug 04, 2017 08:50am
@Dr Khan : Stay with the subject and focus without distraction.
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Aug 04, 2017 08:54am
@Zeeshan Shahid ; But a landlord is expected to pay tax on rents (receivable) whether landlord is able to collect or not.Unless it is a corporation and can write bad debts off, private landlords are expected to pay tax
on receivables.
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Aug 04, 2017 12:16pm
next leader of PML is ch .nisar.
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