(Key to success: AITMAAD- ITTIHAD- ITTIFAQ)
Mission Statement
A state is supposed to serve the society. The state and the government – it
appears – merely exists for itself and has no aim of serving the common man. As
a result there is massive unemployment, rampant inflation and collapsing
infrastructure, coupled with chronic corruption and breakdown of the rule of
law. The people need to be freed from coercion and oppression and ignorance and
squalor. The task is so enormous that some say, it is no use trying to change
this world. Well, if we do not try, will it change?
The way forward is to build a peaceful citizen's movement – to change Pakistan
forever! The reformers are endeavoring to get together a group of concerned
citizens – from all over Pakistan, with proven ability, commitment and integrity

– to provide the lead and help realize its mission. Never doubt, that a small
group of thoughtful committed citizens can change this world. Indeed, this is
the only thing that has!
7 Points Agenda
    1. To create awareness in the masses to take charge of the affairs of their
country and help realize Allama Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam's vision of Pakistan as a

welfare state – which shall be democratic, tolerant, pluralistic and forward
looking, where all citizens shall enjoy equal rights irrespective of cast, creed

or gender.
    2. To work for strengthening institutions, rule of law to provide 'good
governance'by ensuring':-
    1. Meritocracy and Transparency.
    2. Independence of Judiciary and 'Election Commission'
    3. Ruthless accountability by seeking support of those who have not been
part

of loot and plunder.
    3. We believe in equitable distribution of Land, Wealth and Opportunity; we
shall introduce revolutionary measures aiming at a steady 15% transfer of wealth

annually from the rich to the poor through taxation and various schemes in the
Human Development Sector. Education, Science and Technology will be given due
emphasis for making Pakistan a modern state..
    4. To stop the present deteriorating conditions in security and
socio-economic

areas; and to launch long term agenda – in all areas with a focus to strengthen
infrastructure and power generation so that rising prices and unemployment can
be brought under control – with a view to achieving 10% GDP growth on
sustainable basis.
    5. Shall promote collective leadership and mission–oriented/issue based
politics so that personality cults from the leadership can be eliminated. For
better administration, the administrative units will be redefined.
    6. To undertake a comprehensive population welfare programme with the
effective

support of religious scholars and leaders.
    7. Corner stone of our foreign policy shall be to have friendship with all
and

malice towards none as envisaged by the Qaed e Azam.

 srizvi

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INVITATION

 

Press Conference

by Scheduled Caste Rights Movement (SCRM) and ActionAid to demand

'Legislation for Hindu Marriage Registration'

 

31st March 2011(Thursday) at 4:00 pm

 

National Press Club, Islamabad

 

Speakers and Participants:

Uzma Tahir, Policy expert- ActionAid   and members of Scheduled Caste Rights Movement including:   Kamliash Devi   from  Narowal   ,Shokantla Devi  from  Multan , Shami Mai   from   Bahawalpur , Sangeeta Devi  from   Rahim Yar Khan  ,Nenaan Devi  from    Khair pur mirs  and Anita Wadhani  from  Mir pur Khas  

 

For queries,  please contact Javeria Malik ( +92 300 8325 911) and Zakaria Nutkani (+92 300 5193 304)

 

Background of the issue:

Pakistan is home to 0.34 million Scheduled Caste Hindus also known as Dalits; a minority of 0.25% in a nation of mainly Muslim population. The representatives of Lower Caste Hindus believe that due to discrimination against them and state's denial of their rights, their census population is tampered and shown as less than actual. This further marginalises them and excludes them from social and political spheres. According to them, there are currently more than two million Scheduled Caste Hindu Pakistanis.

"Lower caste" Hindus in Pakistan are officially known as "Scheduled Castes" and frequently described as "achoots" or untouchables. They face dual discrimination as a minority in a Muslim country and as "lower caste" among fellow Hindus. They are typical engaged in menial jobs such as fishermen/women, cobblers, brick makers, cleaners and farm workers. Their status as "lower caste" and their 'professions' pass on generation after generation.  Pakistan's attitude to "lower caste" Hindus has long been a case of double standards and denial. However, this discrimination is not officially recognised, hence, there is no legislation against it. And, as a consequence, impunity is widespread.

For Hindu families, lack of marriage registration mechanism is a matter of serious concern. Lack of NIC and marriage registration has resulted in many domestic, social and psychological problems for the Hindu families, especially women and girls. Hindu married couples face numerous problems in travelling and lodging outside of their place of residence. Due to an absence of NIC and marriage registration mechanism, scheduled caste Hindu women do not get any share in their husbands' property, and their access to health facilities and participation in social, economic and political processes is also minimal. According to them, for years Hindu women (already married to Hindi men and having children) have been abducted or forcibly converted to Islam and re-married to Muslim men without their consent. Since there is no documentation to prove the earlier marriage, their husbands or other family members are unable to take up the issue on legal grounds.

SC Hindus have been demanding legislation to register Hindu Marriages for four years…but to date no concrete measures have been taken despite assurances of several political and government officials.

Sequence of important events:

29 July 2008: With the support of ActionAid; SCRM started lobbying and advocating for legislation for Hindu marriage registration. Several consultations, seminars press conferences and rallies were arranged to sensitise media and civil society on the issue.

Oct 2008: A case was filed in the high court to press for the need for such legislation. In addition, legislators at the provincial and national level, Ministry of Human Rights and Ministry of Minority Affairs were contacted and convinced to take the issue forward.

15 Dec 2008: On behalf of SCRM, Advocate Amer Nadeem, an activist for the rights of Scheduled Caste Hindus drafted a Pakistani Hindu Marriages Registration Bill 2009, in consultation with Hindu Religious scholars and Hindu community.  Hindu marriage Registration Laws & Rules of India were also referred to. The draft bill was submitted to the Ministry of Minority Affairs & Ministry of Human Rights in order to push them to start the legislation process.

23rd November 2009: When the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) rejected a Hindu woman's request for a marriage certificate on grounds that 'no such mechanism or legislation was in place', SCRM highlighted this issue through various advocacy efforts. On 23rd November 2009, the Chief Justice of Pakistan took Suo Moto notice on this burning issue and directed the Government to legislate for Hindu marriage registration.

28th Feb 2010: The then minister for minority affairs stated on the floor of the National Assembly that the proposed bill would be presented in the assembly within the time period of three months. TO DATE, NO CONCRETE ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN.

In order to demand action on Supreme Court's order, and legislation for the registration of Hindu Marriages, SCRM and ActionAid are holding a press conference on 31st March 2011 at National Press club, Islamabad. (4:00 pm).

Friends from Media and Civil Society are requested to participate in the event and support Scheduled Caste Hindus' demands.

 

Best regards

 

Javeria Ayaz Malik

Communications Coordinator

ActionAid Pakistan

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Don't neglect Kashmir in cricket diplomacy: Geelani


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Srinagar, Mar 29: The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G), Syed Ali Shah Geelani, on Tuesday impressed upon the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan to discuss Kashmir dispute on priority during their talks on Wednesday.
 

The veteran leader maintained that without resolution of the Kashmir dispute, peace would continue to elude India and Pakistan. "I want to impress upon the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan to desist from putting the Kashmir dispute on backburner amidst the cricket diplomacy. Resolution of Kashmir dispute is imperative for peace," Geelani said while addressing people at Humhama Chowk here. 

Geelani said despite passing of 64-years and change of guards, the Kashmir dispute has been kept unresolved. "Kashmir is not a border dispute between the two countries but concerns millions of Kashmiris. The dispute has pushed the two countries into arms race at the cost of their development and prosperity. Kashmiris have made it clear through peaceful agitations that they only want their inalienable right to self-determination to decide their future," he said.

Geelani demanded immediate halt to arbitrary arrests in the Valley. "The atrocities unleashed on the Kashmiris will only increase alienation," he said.

Reiterating his appeal for boycott of the upcoming Panchayat elections, Geelani said such exercise won't help in resolution of Kashmir. Earlier, Geelani paid rich tributes to the youth killed in Humhama during last year's unrest. He urged the people to carry forward the movement to its logical conclusion.

Earlier, Geelani visited the houses of Nisar Ahmad Kuchay, Ghulam Rasool Tantray and Adil Ahmad Lone who were killed in last year's unrest at Humhama. He expressed sympathies with the bereaved families.

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Facilitation & Taxpayer Education (FATE) Wing

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

                                                                                                           Islamabad: March 30, 2011  

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

Maximum limit of depreciation enhanced for import of used cars

 

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enhanced the maximum limit of the depreciation from the existing 50 per cent to 60 per cent on the import of old, used and second-hand cars, says a press release issued Wednesday.

The decision has been taken in line with a similar decision taken by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet in its meeting held on 01.03.2011 when the apex body while considering the summary regarding "Rationalizing the Prices of Locally Manufactured Cars" decided to enhance the maximum limit of the depreciation to 60 per cent on the import of cars.

In order to implement the FCC's decision, the Revenue Division, Federal Board of Revenue issued Customs Notification No. SRO 275(1)/2011 dated 26th June, 2011 amending the parent notification No. SRO 577(1)/2005 dated 6th June, 2005. Customs General Order No. 02/2011 dated 26th June, 2011 has also been issued to modify Customs General Order No 14/2005, dated 6th June, 2005. Accordingly, the maximum limit of the depreciation has been enhanced to 60% from existing 50% on the import of old, used and second hand cars.

 

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US: Bull in the China Shop

Posted on 29. Mar, 2011 by Asif H Raja.

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By Brig Asif Haroon Raja:
China poses greatest threat to US imperialism but the US neither has the will nor the heart to confront it militarily. It however suffers from enduring craze to assert its global monopoly by terrorizing and pulverizing militarily weak and economically impoverished Muslim states like a bull in the China shop.

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The Spirit of Pakistan Resolution

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23rd March 2011, reminds us the contributions of our ancestors, who scarified their comfort for our magnificent future and struggled to attain Pakistan for us. Today, after the 71 years of the passage of the historical resolution, and 64 years after the independence, we need to reassess ourselves, as a nation

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UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS IN PALESTINE

Posted on 29. Mar, 2011 by Alan Sabrosky.

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INDICTMENT AND CONUNDRUM By Dr. Alan Sabrosky Far too often, what is not said, or cannot be said, publicly is more significant than the platitudes bandied about by assorted political leaders and pundits. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli matrix of death and disinformation. President Obama in particular acts as if [...]



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