invisibility sold as asset protection The film s most cutting observation is also its simplest: the people who create wealth are often the least able to protect it, while those who already possess it can afford entire industries dedicated to its concealment
S E C R E T N O 3: Panama was not a scandal It was a curriculum When the Panama Papers broke in 2016, ordinary Pakistanis did something I had not expected: they paid attention Not in the passive way that political news usually washes over us but with genuine sustained interest Television anchors who had spent years
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allow a challenge to the forfeiture decision He said the committee had proceeded on material that was not put to his client "The committee had "relied o
claimant he stated Hickman also argued that the committee had acted irrationally, failed to follow its own procedures and violated Lord Ranger ’s freedom of expression rights He told the court that Lord Ranger had become involved in a dispute over Khal-
istanism which he described as a separatist and sectarian movement that his client opposes The barrister said Lord Ranger made several comments in 2021 about the movement and about Sikhs for Justice which is conducting a worldwide Khalistan Referendum
He further told the court that in 2023 Lord Ranger issued an open letter concerning a BBC documentary that, according to Hickman, was highly critical of India’s Modi government adding that his client had concerns about the programme s accuracy and purpose
Lord Ranger had previously faced a House of Lords investigation over allegations that he harassed and bullied Indian journalist Poonam Joshi Separately he apologised for online posts in which
he criticised Sikh separatists aligned with Khalistan and made belittling remarks about Pakistanis It is understood that the Forfeiture Committee decided to revoke his CBE on the grounds that his conduct had brought the honours system into disrepute
Christopher Knight KC representing the Cabinet Office urged the High Court to reject the case He told the hearing that the committee had reached its conclusion and that the prime minister had agreed with it
"The committee considered and the prime minister agreed that the claimant s behaviour brought the honours system into disrepute
Knight argued that the decision could not properly be challenged in court because honours forfeiture is a matter of moral ethical and political judgment rather than an objective question of law
China's human rights mo del praised at G lobal G overnance Forum
and social development is essential for the realization of fundamental human rights Addressing the gathering, Mohamed Osman Omar stressed that development was not merely an economic objective but the foundation of human dignity Former Cabo Verde foreign minister Jorge Alberto da Silva Borges echoed similar sentiments, noting that challenges such as environmental vulnerabilities, limited natural resources and dependence
on external funding hinder development and, consequently, the enjoyment of basic rights “We learn that without development, without water, without housing and food security other rights remain out of reach Development is not a luxury; it is a prerequisite for dignity Borges said Participants also underscored the importance of respecting different national conditions and development paths in promoting human rights
Maya Sahli-Fadel said efforts to safeguard human rights should take into account each country s cultural traditions, historical experiences, legal systems and level of development She emphasized the importance of respecting national realities and strengthening South-South cooperation
Similarly Kan Pharidh advocated a global governance framework based on dialogue cooperation and mutual respect rather than confrontation and unilateral coercion
The forum also highlighted the growing role of international cooperation in advancing human rights worldwide Dilnoza Muratova noted that no country could address global challenges independently and stressed that realization of the right to development depended on stronger international collaboration
Representatives from the Global South called for greater solidarity and coordinated efforts to achieve shared prosperity and sustainable development
Agnes Adlino Orifa Oswaha praised China s efforts to promote fairness, justice, equal participation and win-win cooperation, urging developing countries to work together to address common challenges
Several speakers also commended China s Global Governance Initiative describing it as a framework that encourages dialogue, inclusiveness and equitable participation in international affairs Issara Sereewatthanawut said the initiative provides opportunities for all countries to participate in global governance and contributes to the development of a more just and inclusive international order
China and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic and trade cooperation while supporting dialogue between China and the European Union to address commercial differences and maintain stability in bilateral relations According to China's Ministry of Commerce Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy International Trade Representative Ling Ji held separate meetings in Berlin with Thomas Steffen and Levin Holle to discuss China-Germany and China-EU economic and trade relations During the meetings Ling Ji said the understanding reached by the leaders of the two countries earlier this year had provided strategic direction for the future development of bilateral
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Maryam Nawaz, a team of the Chief Minister s Complaints Cell visited Bahawalpur on Thursday and held an open court (Khuli Katcheri) where hundreds of citizens brought forward their grievances for immediate redressal Chairperson of the Chief Minister s Complaints Cell, Saima Farooq, personally heard complaints from members of the public and issued on-the-spot directives to the relevant authorities for their prompt resolution The complaints mainly related to the Revenue Department Police, Health, Education, Sanita-
Addressing the participants Saima Farooq said the initiative reflected Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif s vision of ensuring timely public relief and responsive governance at the grassroots level She said all applications received during the open court would be continuously monitored and followed up until their resolution, adding that the authorities would remain actively engaged until citizens’ issues were addressed She described open courts as an effective mechanism for the swift and transparent resolution of public grievances The open court was held at Ghotoi Hall, Abbasia Campus of The Islamia University
of Bahawalpur
A total of 328 applications were received by the Chief Minister s Complaints Cell during the proceedings Of these, more than 90 were related to the Revenue Department, while approximately 250 pertained to various other government departments Bahawalpur Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia Deputy Commissioner Syed Hassan Raza, District Police Officer (DPO) and other relevant officials attended the event Directions were issued to the concerned departments for immediate action on all complaints received during the open court Saima Farooq reiterated that negligence in addressing public complaints would not be tolerated and that genuine grievances would receive due attention She said regular monitoring of applications would help ensure tangible relief for citizens
Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia assured participants that all applications would be processed in a transparent manner while Deputy Commissioner Syed Hassan Raza said specific timelines had been assigned to officers for resolving complaints submitted during the open court
L ahore authorities, organisers finalise Muharram sec urity,
sioner Maryam Khan at Police Lines Qila Gujjar Singh on Friday The meeting was attended by senior police and district administration officials, as well as organizers of majalis and processions and license holders Participants reviewed security arrangements for Muharram law and order measures procession routes and related operational concerns Addressing the meeting, CCPO Kamyana said that all sensitive points across the city would be identified and resolved in advance through consultation and mutual understanding He directed that par-
ticipant checking and security screening procedures be further strengthened and streamlined in coordination with organizers and volunteers to ensure foolproof security The meeting also reviewed civic arrangements including road repairs along procession routes installation of streetlights anti-dengue spray campaigns and sewerage-related issues to facilitate smooth conduct of religious gatherings Commissioner Maryam Khan said the district administration would extend full support to the police in maintaining peace during
Muharram She assured participants of effective arrangements and timely resolution of issues adding that district administration offices would remain fully accessible to organizers and license holders to address their concerns without delay Both the CCPO and the commissioner appreciated the role of religious scholars in promoting peace harmony and interfaith cooperation during the holy month License holders and organizers expressed satisfaction over the arrangements and pledged full cooperation with the authorities
