[Ethereal]

The Constitutional Court of Pakistan has removed the democratically elected Prime Minister from office.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18506728

[toronto353]

The MHoC believes that democracy must always be upheld in every state. We believe that the ruling is a step away from democracy and the will of the people.

[eff01]

Georgia welcomes the appointment of Raja Ashraf Pervez as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan. Georgia further welcomes the ruling parties commitment to hold early elections. The immediate concern of the government should be to make sure citizens receive adequate energy supplies. It is important to state that the Pakistani government is accountable to its people and thus should put the interests of its people first when initiating policy. Georgia would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the former PM Gilani for becoming the country's longest serving democratically elected Prime Minister. Georgia looks forward to creating a positive partnership with Pakistan.

[Wawasan]

Malaysia sees this news as a beacon of light in the fight for instigate democracy back into Pakistan and believes the right measures have been taken to condemn Yousuf Raza Galani

[hines]

New Zealand welcomes the prime minister's punishment following the accusations of corruption.


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[eff01]

(Original post by hines)
New Zealand welcomes the prime minister's punishment following the accusations of corruption.


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If I'm not mistaken I don't think the SC found PM Gilani to be corrupt. He was disqualified for refusing to adhere to a SC ruling to allow Swiss authorities to open cases against the President?

[eff01]

(Original post by Wawasan)
Malaysia sees this news as a beacon of light in the fight for instigate democracy back into Tunisia and believes the right measures have been taken to condemn Yousuf Raza Galani

Tunisia?

[hines]

(Original post by eff01)
If I'm not mistaken I don't think the SC found PM Gilani to be corrupt. He was disqualified for refusing to adhere to a SC ruling to allow Swiss authorities to open cases against the President?

I may have misread the above article, however New Zealand still welcomes the removal of the president, following his failure to act as expected - be it corruption/not adhering to ruling from the SC.


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[Ethereal]

(Original post by hines)
I may have misread the above article, however New Zealand still welcomes the removal of the president, following his failure to act as expected - be it corruption/not adhering to ruling from the SC.


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New Zealand welcomes a court interfering with democratic process?

[Florrick]

Brunei welcomes the Prime Minister and hopes he can sort out the electricity shortage in the nation. If they need any oil, just ask us. We got plenty.

[hines]

(Original post by Ethereal)
New Zealand welcomes a court interfering with democratic process?

We wish to see that if the president has committed any offence, then the court will determine it. If not, then good, and he may continue in his position. We simply ask for justice if wrong has been done.


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[knoxuk]

Greece welcomes peace and democracy in the region.

[Ethereal]

(Original post by hines)
We wish to see that if the president has committed any offence, then the court will determine it. If not, then good, and he may continue in his position. We simply ask for justice if wrong has been done.


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New Zealand's head of state enjoys immunity. New Zealand's stance is inconsistent

[hines]

(Original post by Ethereal)
New Zealand's head of state enjoys immunity. New Zealand's stance is inconsistent

New Zealand was not fully aware of the situation at the time of commenting and seemingly misread the information provided to us. We apologise if our statements seem contradicting, however we are simply saying that justice should run its course, and if the prime minister has done no wrong, we would welcome his return.


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[eff01]

(Original post by hines)
New Zealand was not fully aware of the situation at the time of commenting and seemingly misread the information provided to us. We apologise if our statements seem contradicting, however we are simply saying that justice should run its course, and if the prime minister has done no wrong, we would welcome his return.


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Georgia understands the position of New Zealand, however believes it is unlikely that the former Pakistani Prime Minister Yousef Raza Gilani will come back to power in this parliament. Georgia urges all nations to support democracy in Pakistan and further support the democratically elected Government on confronting issues such as terrorism and the energy crisis.

Georgia would like to state that we are always willing to help our Pakistani friends with any assistance they may require and we look forward to having conversations with them soon.

[Ethereal]

The problem in Pakistan is the struggle between religious rule and secular rule - exemplified by this ruling.

[eff01]

@Ethereal: I disagree the problem with Pakistan is the struggle between democracy and the military. Many people saw the judgement of the SC as very much something that the military supported. Numerous politicians have been accused of corruption but the SC has failed to act upon them. What happens now? The PPP has appointed a new PM, the SC has asked the PM to write to the Swiss authorities. If the PM refuses wil SC disqualify him as well? Interesting battle being waged between the SC, PPP and military. I don't think this ruling had anything to do with religion or secularism.

[Ethereal]

(Original post by eff01)
@Ethereal: I disagree the problem with Pakistan is the struggle between democracy and the military. Many people saw the judgement of the SC as very much something that the military supported. Numerous politicians have been accused of corruption but the SC has failed to act upon them. What happens now? The PPP has appointed a new PM, the SC has asked the PM to write to the Swiss authorities. If the PM refuses wil SC disqualify him as well? Interesting battle being waged between the SC, PPP and military. I don't think this ruling had anything to do with religion or secularism.

As far as I'm concerned it is all merged into one. The whole thing started with an accusation of Blasphemy if I remeber correctly.

Edit: unless that's a different politician I'm thinking of

[eff01]

(Original post by Ethereal)
As far as I'm concerned it is all merged into one. The whole thing started with an accusation of Blasphemy if I remeber correctly.

Edit: unless that's a different politician I'm thinking of

I think the Blasphemy issue was separate from this ruling. This SC ruling was all about the PM refusing to write to the Swiss authorities asking them to reopen corruption cases against the President. A very awkward position for the Prime Minister as the PM and President both come from the same political party. The PM refused, the SC found the PM to be in contempt of the SC and thus disqualified him. This issue had nothing to do with religion or secularism, it was all about the PM not following the orders of the SC.