'Not a brick should move': LHC stays demolition of Punjab Governor House wall
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday stayed the government's decision to demolish the outer wall of the Punjab Governor House, work on which had started. The demolition would have offered a clear view of the majestic colonial-era building to the public from The Mall.
"Not a brick should be removed from its place," Justice Mamoonur Rashid ordered after hearing initial arguments in a petition against the razing of the wall.
"Everyone will be behind bars if the walls are razed," the judge warned, directing that work on the demolition be stopped immediately until further orders of the court.
Prime Minister Imran Khan had ordered the demolition of the Governor House's boundary wall on Saturday. Instantly responding to his instructions, the Punjab government had started preparations to raze the outer wall on Sunday afternoon.
At the outset of the hearing, the court inquired whether the wall of the gubernatorial office had already been razed. He was informed by the lawyer for the petitioner, Khawaja Mohsin Abbas, that work had been initiated to do the same.
The judge remarked that the wall had been present since his childhood, and asked under whose authority the facility falls.
The petitioner's lawyer informed the court that the Governor House building is a historical cultural heritage which is older than a century. He said permission had not been sought from the cabinet to tear down its boundary.
He said as per previous orders of the Supreme Court, it was mandatory for the government to issue ads in newspapers before undertaking projects such as this.
The petition, which names the federal government, Punjab government and others as respondents, stated that Prime Minister's Khan order to demolish the Governor House wall would waste taxpayers' money.
Razing the wall would be a violation of not just the SC's orders, but also of the Antiquities Act 1975, the petitioner said, asking the high court to issue a stay order against work on the demolition of the wall.
Responding to the arguments, the lawyer representing the government stated that the Governor House building was not being demolished itself, and that only its walls would be razed.
After hearing both sides, Justice Rashid stayed the demolition project and issued notices to the federal and Punjab governments, seeking their replies.
"If anything is done against the court orders, no one will be spared," the judge warned.
Officials had earlier said the wall from the left side of the Governor House’s main entrance on The Mall to the corner of the Alhamra Hall and a few yards on the Kashmir Road would be demolished and replaced with iron grills.
As the work began on the demolition on Sunday, workers were seen removing barbed wires installed on iron grills fixed on the over-10-foot high wall of the historic building. The barbed wire was installed on the boundary walls of all the public and other sensitive buildings in the wake of terrorist attacks in the country in the recent past.
While security officials voiced their concerns regarding the move, reports in the media had said the wall demolition and installation of iron grills would cost the government exchequer to the tune of around Rs60 million.
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Dec 03, 2018 04:28pm
Sanity prevails....
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Dec 03, 2018 04:29pm
The court should kindly listen to PMIK. He is wise in this decision.
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Dec 03, 2018 04:31pm
Thank you for saving our Archaeological past we love our Architectural Landmarks
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Dec 03, 2018 04:32pm
Razing the wall might not be good for security purpose but providing architectural vistas to public is a fair bargain keeping in mind Governor's have chosen not to stay their. Hope that the decision is challenged and averted so locals can appreciate a part of their history.
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Dec 03, 2018 04:32pm
Why do we even need a democratic govt. Judges should take over executive. We are such malfunctioning society that none of our institution or individual for that matter has the ability to remains within their limits once in a position of power. Sad to see courts virtually paralyzing a political govt.
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Dec 03, 2018 04:36pm
Bad Show. Let the nation decide.
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Dec 03, 2018 04:39pm
Shukar !
It must have taken crores to build this wall. We cannot afford such gimmicks, please.
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Dec 03, 2018 04:40pm
Under what law? Govt shud make this a point by ensuring that they do raze the walls even that means amending any 1985 laws. Policy making is job of political govt and not courts. Politicians r elected by public and they r judged by public for their policies. Courts shud stop interfering in other depts atleast until they fix the justice system.
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Dec 03, 2018 04:44pm
Why? Who is running govt? Enough is enough.
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Dec 03, 2018 04:44pm
So who had to take cost of demolishing old wall and building new? Can we afford such dramas? Government should focus on rupee devaluation, continuous crisis in stock market, increased gas and electricity rates and law & order situation which is getting worse
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Dec 03, 2018 04:45pm
There should be a clear view of this majestic building. Just like there are no walls around The White House.
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Dec 03, 2018 04:57pm
What is the reason behind the courts decision? More information is needed.
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Dec 03, 2018 05:07pm
@Shakir Baakza, so? inferiority complex?
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Dec 03, 2018 05:09pm
@Chinpaksaddique, We wish he knew a bit....
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Dec 03, 2018 05:11pm
Where was this honorable judge when so much injustice was been done in previous governments tenure.
Justice is for all. No to selective justice.
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Dec 03, 2018 05:13pm
Why are you demolishing a wall to replace it with a fence? Don't you have other avenues to spend the money?
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Dec 03, 2018 05:19pm
Mall Road would look so much better without the walls
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Dec 03, 2018 05:20pm
Great judgement. PM & CM PUNJAB should learn some lesson. Do not waste Tax Payer money.
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Dec 03, 2018 05:24pm
It's rather steange that courts are invloved in these things when there are thousands of cases pending, many of much critical nature.
If the Courts have to decide whether the elected Government can or cannot raze a wall. Then i suppose we don't need the Government.
There is great need for reforms in courts and professionalism to be brought into it. Plus, the courts should have it clear what their mandate is and recognise that it is the elected Governments responsibility to run the state albeit under constitution.
I think one of the biggest reasons for Pakistan's worries is a lack of efficient and fair judicial system. And i think that's where the courts of our country should divert their attention to. Let every institution run as per the objectives they were set for. That's how Pakistan will succeed.
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Dec 03, 2018 05:41pm
Just think about the security? Pakistan is not Sweden or Norway or Denmark. Altruistic thinking is O.K. but not to implement where we are at the moment.
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Dec 03, 2018 05:41pm
Someone should remind the PM that he is not a mughal emperor who can do whatever he wishes. The walls were built by taxpayer's money. what justification does he have for razing them down by again using tax payer's money? What financial gain can this activity possibly achieve?
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Dec 03, 2018 05:42pm
Goodjob
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Dec 03, 2018 05:45pm
Wall is no heritage, high wall with barbed wire gives an impression of prison. Instead of demolishing complete wall it should be redesigned, partially demolition in thirty feet gaps leaving three feet and providing steel fence on top.
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Dec 03, 2018 05:50pm
That would save the Punjab government a few million rupees for spending on some other worthwhile project. Not everything the prime minister wants done should be obeyed without understanding the pros and cons including the wastage of resources used and also those needed for the new replacements.
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Dec 03, 2018 05:53pm
Government is just hiding their incompetence by doing petty things to look good. The difference bettween this government and previous government is that this government is razing things while the previous government was building things like roads and overpasses.
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Dec 03, 2018 06:01pm
Why just this one? There are three other such grandiose structures existing.
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Dec 03, 2018 06:05pm
The Governor House building is a century old but nowhere is it mentioned that the wall surrounding it is also century old. What project is the government undertaking for which an ad needs to be placed? How can removing a wall be considered as a project? How is removing the wall against the Antiquities Act when the actual building itself remains undamaged while the surrounding wall is the focus? I also bought pets from Empress market Karachi as a child and have fond memories of it but it doesnt't mean that it didn't deserve to be encroached just because I have fond childhood memories associated with it. Please let the government take the right step and remove the surrounding wall.
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Dec 03, 2018 06:13pm
One fails to understand that why the PTI govt. which has its basket full of burning issues requiring immediate and focused attention, are bent upon creating such non issues to begin with. It has become trademark of the new govt. to start something relevant or otherwise without any homework done & on facing resistance shamelessly back off & start defending it.This govt. being champion of nonsensical austerity elsewhere, is spending its meager financial resources in a wasteful manner & that too against standing orders of the SCP, shows impulsive style of governess, which is totally unpalatable.
The governor house built during colonial era & a historical building, is a national asset, & any change within or outside affecting it, should have been taken by taking all stakeholders on board, which is apparently absent in this arbitrarily taken decision. In essence,such unrequired & impulsive actions, by the custodians of Naya Pakistan, not bringing any political dividends, should be avoided
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Dec 03, 2018 06:19pm
The Court wasting the valuable time of its own and of the govt over a trivial non issue is also a waste of taxpayer money.
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Dec 03, 2018 06:22pm
Demolishing the existing wall at a fancy cost, pulling down as scrap and disposing of the heavy steel grill fixed on top of the wall at throw away junk price and then fixing a steel boundary grill at another fabulous cost, all for not using the Governor house for which another expensive property would be hired or constructed. This is the essence of PTI Government's austerity measures.
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Dec 03, 2018 06:23pm
We can argue about whether removing the walls was a correct decision or not. That's fine. However, it's becoming incredible that every single decision of the executive can now so easily be stopped/overturned through a stay order or court action. The executive now has virtually no power. This is not how democracy works. What about the will of the people? If the people put these people in govt., let them work. In our country people with any sort of power overstep their authority as a given.
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Dec 03, 2018 06:25pm
Make the governor house state of the art IT university,this will increase the level of information technology , create jobs , and export highly trained manpower , that will earn revenue for the country.
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Dec 03, 2018 06:37pm
Who was the petitioner?
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Dec 03, 2018 07:00pm
Simple, first make the infrastructure ready for a public usage and the change the surroundings to meet the needs. We do not need judges to make such decisions. We need better planners.
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Dec 03, 2018 07:07pm
Thank you for saving our historical buildings. Word of advice for the PTI Govt, please concentrate on your promises and work for Pakistan rather than blaming the past Govt, all problems due to past Govt THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. Please put competent team only then you will get the support of the Nation. Already PTI graph is going down very fast.
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Dec 03, 2018 07:08pm
This is not original wall which could have been the heritage. This high wall having red khaprel and iron grill was built by Governer Khalid Maqbool. So best option could be a see through grill, to make it seeable heritage for general public
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Dec 03, 2018 07:27pm
Is there no sanity anywhere these days ? A country is not run like this. These places are the treasure of the country and a single person must not decide their fates alone. Razing the wall and re-building a fence will cost millions from taxpayers’ money. Show some sense please
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Dec 03, 2018 07:35pm
Wouldn’t the building be a better view than the wall!!
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Dec 03, 2018 07:48pm
Not a good move. A census should be obtained before such action.
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Dec 03, 2018 07:57pm
The courts have to ensure that it does not fall in the trap of frivolous petitions. Otherwise they risk all the good work & reputation built in the last few years.
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Dec 03, 2018 07:59pm
@Chinpaksaddique, ..This is not his personal property.The application has rightly been moved.The court may order not to make any changes to such building constructed out of tax payers money w/ o the approval of parliament.
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Dec 03, 2018 08:07pm
@Dr. Malhi, I've been saying the same for so long. Although I feel that what you have suggested is already happening and soon probably be made official too.
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Dec 03, 2018 08:10pm
Saving this "archaeological past" for whom? If the only argument the honorable justice could adduce
in his ruling was that he loved the wall because it was there since his childhood then it appears it had more to do with preserving the memories of a few people versus the interests of the vast majority of we the people.
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Dec 03, 2018 08:10pm
@Sahmad, "Why? Who is running govt? Enough is enough."
So glad Pakistanis have finally realised this and begun to ask this question. I have really been thinking for some time now that the Judiciary under the CJP has been and most people are actually very happy and appreciative. It seems that the faith of Pakistani people in an elected government is so low thanks to their experience of past that anyone running the affairs and taking executive decisions other that the elected government is so loved by the people.
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Dec 03, 2018 08:14pm
@Amjad Durrani Engineer USA, I agree. I strongly feel this government from day one is more for optics than serious working.
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Dec 03, 2018 08:49pm
The gutters & sewerage is also 100 years old. There shouldn't be any improvements anywhere.
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Dec 03, 2018 08:57pm
PMIK, please don't spend time on things not important as a priority. Get the nation moving, save unnecessary expenses and visit such issues later after consulting people.
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Dec 03, 2018 08:58pm
The Government should focus its attention and funds on substantial projects that would improve the life of the people rather than focusing on symbolism to appeal to the sentimental emotions of the masses.
And whatever actions are taken must be in strict compliance to the laws. Each and every government action should SET EXAMPLE of meticulously enforcing the writ of the law. That is the only way to fully restore the law and order for the larger welfare and peace across the homeland; besides. this is the minimum requirement to boost the GDP growth.
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Dec 03, 2018 09:14pm
Why we should destroy our heritage our property which was built with public money. Even if you demolish a boundry wall of a house it will cost in millions.Demolishing the things is easy and constructing is uphill task.
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Dec 03, 2018 09:32pm
IK leave this country, it is not for your such a waste of time cos 70 years problems aint solve within 5 years
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Dec 03, 2018 09:37pm
@Mian zakir shah , Have you seen the historical Hyderabad Fort?
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Dec 03, 2018 09:41pm
Was the wall erected with the Givernor House OR when Sharffs became the rulers,to hide their luxury from the people ?
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Dec 03, 2018 09:43pm
@Islamabad, PTI started the trend and wasnt letting the last government do work even on projects that benefited public
They can enjoy the fruit of their efforts now
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Dec 03, 2018 09:45pm
Demolish lively hoods of the poor in Karachi and support the majestic walls be it Bilawal house or the governor house of Lahore is this a balanced view.There could have been a middle wayout for Karachi, why was it not stayed in Karachi and why Lahore governor house got the preferential treatment?
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Dec 03, 2018 09:47pm
the building is antique and not the boundary wall which has had many changes according to just a cursory read on the matter and Rs 60 million is nothing even for a corporate.
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Dec 03, 2018 09:49pm
Comon.. the walls is your historical past or the buildings? Also under the name of the so called buses metro in lahore.. so many buildings have been demolished..i say take the wall down
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Dec 03, 2018 09:56pm
@Dr. Malhi, are they really elected?
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Dec 03, 2018 10:08pm
This judicial activism is getting a bit too much. Unfortunately, the judiciary is not doing what it is paid for.
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Dec 03, 2018 11:30pm
@A.M. Khawar, you guys are being over critical about this issue. Isn't capital building in USA and Bundestag in Germany have no walls and public can visit and conduct their businesses?
Besides other important initiatives PTI is doing just fine. Stop being too negative.
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Dec 03, 2018 11:33pm
The Prime Minister of Pakistan is so weak he can't even remove a wall from a public building, for the public good. Shows you, Pakistan is not a democracy; it is is ruled by unelected officials with extra constitutional powers. Nothing will change until the country can figure out who is really in charge.
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Dec 03, 2018 11:54pm
Every one is trying to come in limelight without contributing anything productive. Why are we so poor.
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Dec 04, 2018 12:01am
The budget of Kashmir committee must be
audited for the last ten years to find out how it was
spent as it was taxpayer money.
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Dec 04, 2018 12:37am
The last sign of colonialism. Feudal wants intact.
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Dec 04, 2018 12:38am
The leaders should make themselves accessible to the public not the buildings.
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Dec 04, 2018 12:41am
I am not sure why the courts got involved with it because it is a matter for the executive to decide and not the courts. It is an executive decision and it has nothing to do with the courts. As long as no one's rights are trampled nor someone's personal property is destroyed i.e. no law is broken, then this decision resides with the executive because in the end the govt have to answer to the people. Courts can only look from the angle that no one's rights or no law is broken, it not then the govt is in the clear to carry on.
However, since the court has said no then it is a no. Now the govt should litigate the case and prove the point to the courts that no one's right and no law has been broken and the executive is within its legal boundaries to carry on the PMs orders.
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Dec 04, 2018 12:42am
It will bring in more tourists hence more money.
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Dec 04, 2018 01:00am
We stand with IK
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Dec 04, 2018 01:17am
Thank you Lahore High Court. Removing the Wall and replacing with fence (Jangla) would interfere with security and privacy. Foreign and local dignitaries are always visiting, functions and ceremonies are held on the Western front lawn facing the MALL. Extremists can easily stick guns through the steel bars and shoot anyone they like. They cannot even hold Cricket Test matches across the MALL in the Jinnah Gardens.and they want to expose Governor his staff and visitors to danger. Jangla does not serve any purpose or even beautify Governors House. Here in USA, psychos are always trying to scale the fence around White House giving headache to U.S. Secret Service. Does Panjab government has funds to provide additional round the clock perimeter security.Thank you again Lahore High Court.
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Dec 04, 2018 01:52am
I hope they have given a contract to retrieve bricks and iron grill. There should be a reasonable amount to pay the government for this.
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Dec 04, 2018 01:58am
It is stupidity to demolish the existing brick wall and spending million to install new Iron fence when you do no have the money.
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Dec 04, 2018 02:08am
If they cannot build anything in this country, then they should also not destroy the things which are already built!
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Dec 04, 2018 02:41am
There is no need to demolish walls. Fools. Just open the gates for public. They will visit by the gate. This way you can regulate the flow of people and for security reasons you need a wall in the end anyways.
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Dec 04, 2018 02:46am
This wall is a symbol of rich vs. the poor and ruler vs. the ruled. It is important to expose all this. Also, the building is old but not the wall which hold no value in it’s own. I disagree strongly with the court and the judges justification. Decisions like this is making even pro-freedom people question the lomitation of courts.
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Dec 04, 2018 02:59am
@Amjad Durrani Engineer USA, the building may be a dilapidated treasure - the wall must come down - it was built to keep the ‘natives out’.
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Dec 04, 2018 03:14am
Excellent move, Honble LHC. Save these old heritage sites, please.
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Dec 04, 2018 03:18am
@Vikas, well said. Pakistan for all practical purposes, is lacking good governess, which has following characteristics.
Participitation of all w/o gender discrimination, having a voice in the decision making directly/indirectly through intermediate institutions
Rule of law-legal framework be fair & enforced impartially
Transparency-built on free flow of information
Responsiveness-processes & institution try to serve all stakeholders
Consensus Orientation-must mediate differing interests to reach broad consensus on policies & procedures
Equity-all w/o gender discrimination to have opportunities to improve & upkeep their well-being
Effectiveness & Efficiency-processes & institutions produce results by meeting needs through best use of resources
Accountability-decision maker in govt.,private sector & others be accountable to public
Strategic Vision-leaders to have broad & longterm prospective on good governess/human development
We were lacking all this in the past & now too.
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Dec 04, 2018 04:03am
IK govt seem continuously making hasty decision (without proper analysis) which they have to retract, later on. A similar decision was made on NICOP which was followed clarification statements.
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Dec 04, 2018 04:07am
Thank you LHC.
It is not IK's personal property. It is government property.
He removes today, tomorrow, another PM will put it back, it is national loss.
Thank you LHC.
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Dec 04, 2018 04:10am
@Dr. Malhi, Govt can't make rules in isolation. Amendment to any previous rules have to follow due regulatory process and in this case an approved through a cabinet and/or due parliamentary process as there are already laws for its protection..
IK just cannot change rules in singleton. Otherwise it is called dictatorship. Courts are right to ensure checks and balances so that, the executive maintain the parliamentary procedures and protocols if there, are protections already provided by the law.
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Dec 04, 2018 04:44am
@Amjad Durrani Engineer USA, I agree with you and I'm a supporter of PTI also brother. Thank you for explaining it so nicely everything you have said makes sense. FeAmanAllah my brother.
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Dec 04, 2018 05:13am
@Farooq Bila - this wall around the governer’s house is not our heritage for your info. It was built way after in 1948.
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Dec 04, 2018 05:36am
PTI supporters were all praise for the judiciary when it interfered in executive matters during the PML-N era.
Getting a taste of the same medicine now!
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Dec 04, 2018 05:36am
@Imtiaz kh, but shouldn’t the court listen to the leader of the country? It should not interfere. PMIK is the best
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Dec 04, 2018 06:47am
Taxpayers and an ordinary Citizen should have a privileged to view this beautiful and picturesque building and lawn from outside.
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Dec 04, 2018 07:02am
He needed a problem to solve...done
Next!
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Dec 04, 2018 07:19am
@Dr. Malhi, Both are required one to take decisions and the other to ensure they are in accordance to law and public well being. Conversationaly the concept is called checks and balances.
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Dec 04, 2018 07:29am
Let the wall stay!! We have bigger issues on hand then fighting over stupid stuff. I do agree we aren't UK here there are security issues that shouldn't be ignored.
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Dec 04, 2018 07:59am
How does the boundary wall of Governor house become a historical value ?Since my childhood it has been demolished and reconstructed couple of times.
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Dec 04, 2018 08:25am
One thing is sure that we are short of sensible leaders.
What is important, what is preferable and what is affordable, they Never decide according to that.
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Dec 04, 2018 09:20am
"If anything is done against the court orders, no one will be spared," the judge warned." Shows either lack of self confidence or knowledge. Courts power of execution arises from the Executive. Better not use this kind of approach in Pakistan.
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Dec 04, 2018 11:56am
This judge seems enslave mindset...….!
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Dec 04, 2018 12:30pm
our governor and other properties where the so called ruling elites from different branches of the state live look like high security prison, if you have seen how huge and tall the out walls are, and the barbed wires on top on the monstrous tall walls and then security personnel everywhere, ensuring these dangerous persons should not run away and harm the ordinary people of Pakistan. That is what a Canadian thought when she visited Karachi and Lahore and saw it govern houses building
We need to grow up. I know PPP and PML(N) like this grandeur life styles at the expense of ordinary tax payers.
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Dec 04, 2018 01:31pm
@Ayesha, "Excellent move, Honble LHC. Save these old heritage sites, please." Is it not the garden and building that are hidden by this wall, that can be qualified as heritage? I remember walking alongside the wall on Mall Road and wondering how it looks inside. It would be nice if the wall is replaced by grills, just like the Islamia college Peshawar, one of the best views of any building in Pakistan. This is not a fortress wall that can be qualified as heritage, it was meant to hide the actual heritage from common people.
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Dec 04, 2018 02:30pm
@Sahmad, : Please behave and respect the courts
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Dec 04, 2018 02:33pm
@Vikas, : why now? let the activism continue until the reign of incumbent government so that a fair chance is provided to all.
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Dec 04, 2018 02:37pm
this is insane, the judges would not let democratic government run. this is rediculous, the prime minister had this in his manifesto which people voted for
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Dec 04, 2018 04:49pm
This is not the Berlin Wall, leave it alone, for security reasons if nothing else.
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Dec 04, 2018 10:19pm
@Majeed at Thani, responding to your comment, heritage sites are a symbol of history.They are representative of the past & several times it becomes hard to understand why exactly do we need to spend time, energy and money to preserve these.Are they really important given the present world we live in?Apparently they are due to;
1 Evolution of human consciousness is continuous process- history serving as lab & past as demarcation to understand regional laws & social structures, helping our progress towards ideal society
2 We are not born capable of judging fairly & wisely- learning about various cultures helps our critical & analytical thinking
3 Every historical site has an important story to tell and inspire us to strengthen our convictions & commitments to fight injustice/oppression
4 Heritage sites are our connection to the past
5 Heritage sites are great for economics -proven place for thriving in entrepreneurship, innovation, increasing property value, tourism & employment.
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Dec 05, 2018 02:45am
The Wall is illegal!
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Dec 05, 2018 08:51am
excellent decision by the honorable judge
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Dec 05, 2018 11:07am
@Mian zakir shah , Walls don't belong Archaeological landmarks, It is the walls that restricts people to see "Archaeological landmarks".
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Dec 05, 2018 02:31pm
With due respect, the court should focus on corruption cases and how the money was looted in the past 20 years versus worrying about a damn wall.
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Dec 05, 2018 10:00pm
Why are people overreacting?
The governor house itself is not being razed; only the wall is being replaced with a fence so people can view it from outside. I fail to understand why it is not a wise decision...
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Dec 06, 2018 12:06am
@Chinpaksaddique, Imran Khan and wisdom?
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Dec 06, 2018 05:41am
Good. There is absolutely no reason the wall should be razed. There was a very good reason the wall was put up and that was security, first make the country safe then raze the walls, after all huge tax payers money is used to build wall so why this mania?
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