Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced today that the Excise Department will begin the online issuance of premium and personalized number plates starting tomorrow, October 3rd.
The proceeds will be donated towards the construction of houses for flood victims. The vision of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is to build 2.1 million homes for those affected by the floods. Philanthropists interested in acquiring premium and personalized number plates are encouraged to actively participate in this initiative.
Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control, Sharjeel Inam Memon, stated that under the Charter of Democracy, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim LeagueN, Pakistan Muslim LeagueQ, Jamiat UlemaeIslam (JUIF), and other parties reached an agreement to ensure that elected governments could complete their terms.
The establishment of constitutional courts was also included in the Charter of Democracy, which led to the Eighteenth Amendment and saw President Asif Ali Zardari transfer all his powers to Parliament. He further emphasized that the PPP’s position on the issue of constitutional courts has been clear since 2008. He added that Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is in talks with all stakeholders on this matter, aiming to bring about an amendment for the establishment of a constitutional court with the consensus of all involved.
He stated that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is fighting for equal justice for all. He recalled that the party’s martyred chairman was hanged, and after 45 years, the Supreme Court declared the sentence invalid. Additionally, the two governments of the constitutional prime minister, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, were unconstitutionally dismissed. He pointed out that a man was hanged in this country, only for it to be determined two decades later that he was innocent.
The PPP, he said, has been the biggest victim of judicial activism. It has been 16 years since the martyrdom of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, yet the court has not found the time to hear her murder case. This is why the PPP advocates for the establishment of a constitutional court that can prevent such injustices in the future.
Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the PPP holds both Qazi Faiz Isa and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah in high regard. He criticized how those who publicly threatened judges were granted relief by the courts, pointing out that a female judge was specifically threatened by name during a PTI rally.
He also referenced former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar’s decision to regularize the illegal houses of PTI’s founder, granting him the title of “Sadiq wa Amin.” Memon further mentioned an incident in Karachi where a PTI MPA assaulted a laborer in public, and Saqib Nisar ordered damages to be paid to the dam fund as compensation for the assault. He emphasized that courts should make decisions strictly within the framework of the law.
He said that certain judges attempted to undermine the law, starting with Iftikhar Chaudhry. He noted that Yusuf Raza Gilani was disqualified for refusing to write a letter against President Asif Ali Zardari. He also highlighted the massive losses the country suffered in the Reko Diq case, stating that such decisions should be held accountable to Iftikhar Chaudhry and Saqib Nisar. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the punishment given by Chief Justice of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Waqar Seth, in the BRT case was halted by the Supreme Court under Justice Umar Atta Bandial, preventing constitutional institutions from even conducting an inquiry. What kind of justice is this? Similarly, when Qasim Suri’s victory was invalidated by the Election Commission, Justice Bandial provided him relief. These examples show how certain individuals received preferential treatment.
In the case of foreign funding, this party received funds from India and Israel, but no action was taken. Today, Israel’s role is evident. Recently, a relative of Imran Khan living in London called Israel a “ray of hope.” During the London mayoral election, Imran Khan opposed Sadiq Khan, who is of Pakistani origin, and campaigned for his relative, Zach Goldsmith. A few days ago, Israeli newspapers reported that Imran Khan had sent his minister to Israel. After Imran Khan’s arrest, an Israeli woman issued an official statement claiming human rights violations in Pakistan. This suggests deeper connections between them. He said that President Asif Ali Zardari was brought to court in an armored vehicle and escorted by police mobiles, while Imran Khan arrived in a Mercedes, and the Chief Justice greeted him with “Good to see you.” He criticized how a country like Israel, which claims to uphold human rights, is now speaking about human rights violations following Imran Khan’s arrest in Pakistan. He pointed out that Imran Khan has consistently received relief from the courts. Despite cases against Imran being proven, no action is taken, and he continues to receive illegal favors.
He also mentioned that Imran Khan was asked to provide a list of people he wanted to meet in jail- a facility not extended to ordinary prisoners in Pakistan. Furthermore, Saqib Nisar’s court gave relief to Aleema Khan in the funding case. Despite being convicted, Imran Khan is in jail, yet continues to engage in politics and receive relief. He noted that Dr. Israr Ahmed had long ago warned about Imran Khan, and both Hakeem Saeed and Abdul Sattar Edhi had also spoken out about his actions, which should be enough to open people’s eyes. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated, “Where was PTI when private ships were being filled with their servants? They attempted to violate constitutional rights. In the noconfidence motion, the rights of those who voted were denied by stating that if a member of a party votes against their party, that vote will not be counted. What a contradiction! You have the right to take action against your member, but you cannot prevent their vote from being counted. It is the court’s job to interpret the constitution; it is not the role of the courts to undermine it. Parliament has the sole authority to make laws, and legislation should not be bulldozed based on the personal whims of a few.”
In response to a question, the senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that Maulana Fazlur Rehman is a senior politician. He mentioned that efforts are being made to introduce the constitutional amendment with the agreement of all parties involved. In response to another question, the senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated, “The injustice that has occurred to the Pakistan People’s Party, we do not want it to happen to anyone else. However, we also do not want relief, like that given to others, to be granted to the privileged.” In response to a question, the senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated, “May Allah Ta’ala keep Pakistan prosperous forever. However, we must remember that there are those who commit antipatriotic acts, such as the incidents of May 9. Petrol bombs were thrown at the police from inside Imran Khan’s house, yet the court did not take any action regarding this. President Asif Ali Zardari gladly surrendered to those who came to arrest him in Islamabad, while a party leader has incited chaos among the nation’s youth and kept his own children in London. Whoever grants extrajudicial relief to anyone will not be remembered favorably in history.”
In response to a question, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated, “My chairman’s message is that all judges are respectable to us, but the authority to amend the constitution lies solely with Parliament, not with any judge. We do not know whether to foster an environment of destruction or despair for the country, but we all must move forward unitedly for the nation’s development. We hope that Maulana Fazlur Rehman will also provide his suggestions for the constitutional amendment.
Then, God willing, we will strive to amend the constitution with the consent of all. If the PTI wishes to join us in this effort, they are welcome.” In response to a question, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated, “The privileges of all judges who issued judgments against the constitution, especially Saqib Nisar, Iftikhar Chaudhry, and Bandyal, should be revoked.
The Pakistan People’s Party will always protect the Constitution of Pakistan and exercise its constitutional rights. The People’s Party respects the right of any party to protest and will provide everyone with the facilities to exercise this right in accordance with the law.” In response to a question, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated, “It is the authority of the federal government to issue a judge’s notification. We would like everyone to exercise their rights within the bounds of morality.”