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Pakistan govt ‘caught between devil and deep sea’ in blasphemy protests

Islamabad - Arab Today

Pakistan’s Law Minister Zahid Hamid has told Arab News he had no involvement in the amendment of the country’s electoral law. The government blames a “clerical error” for an Oct. 2 change in the wording of an oath for lawmakers that declares Prophet Muhammad as God’s final prophet by omitting the clauses pertaining to the official status of Ahmadis —Read more

Hamadeh wonders why cabinet abstain from holding sessions

Beirut - Arab Today

Education Minister Marwan Hamadeh wondered in a statement issued on Thursday about the reasons that make the cabinet refrain from holding its sessions while the committees meet to discuss the electoral law. "why the cabinet does not meet to ease the country's facilities and the citizens issues while many committees are working and conducting communications to reach agreement over aRead more

Harb: To participate in session not to be partner in bringing Leb

Beirut - Arab Today

Member of Parliament Boutros Harb explained on Wednesday that his participation in the parliamentary legislative session scheduled tomorrow (Thursday) is to speak his mind. Harb told "Voice of Lebanon" radio station," I will take part in the session because I refuse to be a partner in bringing down the country and the political regime," adding " If the current statusRead more

We will not accept era to fail because of electoral law

Beirut - Arab Today

"Change and Reform" bloc member, Deputy Simon Abi Ramya said on Thursday that "Free Patriotic Movement won't accept the era to fail because of the electoral law." The MP pointed out that "FPM will take a gradual stance in case of failure to reach a new electoral law." Abi Ramya called on the Lebanese factions to work on common pointsRead more

Hezbollah impedes finalization of electoral law for regional calculations

Beirut - Arab Today

"Lebanese Forces" bloc member, Deputy Fadi Karam, accused on Monday "Hezbollah of impeding the finalization of a new electoral law for regional calculations". He told the "Voice of Lebanon" radio that contacts regarding the new electoral law were still ongoing. Regarding the budget, Karam refused "to secure its resources at the expense of the citizen". The MP said it wouldRead more

We are working to secure minorities' representation

Beirut - Arab Today

President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, stressed that efforts are conducted to secure minorities' representation, whether community or a minority within the community, as a means to "achieve justice." President Aoun was speaking on Friday in front of a visiting delegation of the Lebanese Democratic Party, led by Minister Talal Arslan. "No one wants to annul any side becauseRead more

Salary scale a social and economic necessity

Beirut - Arab Today

Deputy Abdul Majid Saleh said that the salary scale will be issued within the 2017 budget, adding that all the political components are in favor of this matter due to its social and economic importance. The Deputy noted that everybody was onboard developing political life and issuing an electoral law. Source :NNARead more

Mixed law constitutes basis for deliberations

Beirut - Arab Today

Deputy Alain Aoun noted that the mixed electoral law constituted a foundation in the quartet meetings of the electoral law deliberations. "The mixed law is in the core of our discussions during the quartet meetings," Deputy Aoun commentated on Saturday, adding that "dispelling the fears of MP walid Jumblatt is part of the current discussions." The Deputy called on allRead more

Implementation of Taif best solution if proportionality not approved

Beirut - Arab Today

Deputy Kamel Rifai called on MPs on Thursday to approve a new electoral law that represents the Lebanese away from sectarian quotas, adding that the proportional system, at the level of the province or Lebanon as one district, is the most appropriate. "In case of failure to approve the proportionality law, then implementing the Taef Accord will be the bestRead more

Italian court reviews vote law; Renzi eager for early election

Rome - Arab Today

Italy's highest court began deliberations on Tuesday to rule on the legality of the country's latest electoral law with the decision likely to influence the timing of the next election. An unambiguous ruling offering a simple solution to Italy's electoral tangle could open the way for an early ballot by June. A more nuanced, convoluted reading would almost certainly leaveRead more