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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM warns of dissolving assembly; halts budget to resist ‘conspiracy' against Imran Khan; targets Centre
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday issued a stern warning that he may dissolve the provincial assembly if the federal government attempts to destabilise the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led coalition in the province. In a video message, Gandapur asserted that he holds the constitutional power to dissolve the assembly at any time. The warning comes amid increasing political friction between the federal and provincial governments. Gandapur suspended implementation of the recently passed provincial budget and instructed lawmakers not to submit any cut motions during Friday's session. He added that a new strategy would be announced on Monday. 'If we don't pass the budget, the federal government could take control of the province under the pretext of a financial emergency,' Gandapur said, accusing Islamabad of conspiring to topple his government. He also lashed out at the federal authorities for what he described as 'unjust treatment' of the province following the May 9, 2023, incidents. He alleged that the public mandate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was stolen in the aftermath. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AdTab, un delicioso comprimido antiparasitario Adtab Encuéntralo Undo 'Our leader was unjustly jailed, and the way we were treated after May 9, followed by the theft of our mandate, is unacceptable. However, the people of this province stood firm to protect their vote,' he stated. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan , founder of PTI, remains in jail since August 2023. He faces multiple cases, including charges of inciting attacks on military and government buildings following his arrest by paramilitary Rangers from the Islamabad High Court premises. Gandapur also criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor for allegedly violating constitutional responsibilities. 'It is the constitutional duty of the governor to call the budget session, but he failed to do so,' he said. He further added, 'Moreover, our party's founding chairman has a legal and moral right to be consulted on the budget, but he has been denied access.' Gandapur's remarks highlight rising tensions between the provincial and federal leadership, amid concerns of deepening political instability in Pakistan.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Time of India
‘Why are healthy trees being cut in name of public safety?'
Dehradun: Environmentalists in the capital have raised concerns over what they describe as a "questionable and unscientific approach" to tree felling, following two fatal accidents last week involving tree collapses during thunderstorms. In response, the forest department has belatedly started identifying trees deemed "structurally weak" and "dangerous" to public safety. However, activists allege that healthy trees are being "indiscriminately chopped or lopped under the guise of precaution". Public outrage intensified on Monday after multiple trees were cut down outside Rashtrapati Ashiana. "We were told only one tree, already felled last month, would be lost. But several more were removed without any proper justification. The authorities' callous attitude towards the city's green cover is disheartening," said eco-activist Himanshu Arora. He added, "On Sunday, three trees were marked for removal on the Doon Hospital premises. Thanks to timely intervention, we managed to save two. The one that was lost was a completely healthy, green tree. These trees provide essential shade to hundreds of patients and visitors daily. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AdTab, un delicioso comprimido antiparasitario Adtab Encuéntralo Undo Authorities fail to recognise even such basic ecological and human needs." Part of Rashtrapati Ashiana is expected to open to the public on June 20, prompting hurried infrastructure work along Rajpur Road. Activists blame this for worsening damage to the urban green cover. The tree that collapsed at Tehsil Chowk on Saturday, leading to the death of a woman, was green but had lost its stability due to concrete encroachment at its base, a fate shared by many trees across the city's pavements, they said. Ruchi Singh of Citizens for Green Doon, an environmental advocacy group, said, "During various Smart City projects in recent years, concrete has been poured right up to the trunks of trees. In some cases, JCBs have even dug up roots, blatantly violating environmental norms laid out by the National Green Tribunal. This weakens trees over time and provides a convenient pretext for cutting them down. Tragically, it's not just vulnerable trees, healthy ones are also being targeted, steadily eroding the capital's green lungs. " She added, "The forest department lacks experts capable of accurately assessing whether a tree is structurally weak. Often, any tree that stands in the way is labelled dangerous. The Forest Research Institute has both the technology and expertise for such evaluations, and we've been urging authorities for years to consult them before felling trees, but to no avail."
