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The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi as Chief Justice of Pakistan after President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment for a period of three years

discussions on the new chief justice Despite efforts to bring PTI to the table, the party declined to engage citing disagreements over the selection process

benches Justice Afridi came from the Peshawar High Court, where he served as the youngest chief justice from December 2016 to June 2018

He was previously ignored for elevation to the Supreme Court during the tenure of former chief justice Saqib Nisar Earlier, the Supreme Court’s registrar had submitted three names to the parliamentary committee for consideration G ovt n ot if ie s n e w C J P a s

According to the notification, “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of Article 175 A read with Article 177 and 179 of the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is pleased to appoint Mr Justice Yahya Afridi Judge of Supreme Court as Chief Justice of Pakistan for a term of three years with effect from 26-10-2024

The president approved the summary of Justice Yahya Afridi’s appointion as the next CJP on the advice of PM Shehbaz Sharif following the recommendation of the special parliamentary committee Justice Yahya Afridi will take over the role from October 26 for a three-year term The president has also given his approval for the oath-taking ceremony scheduled for October 26

This decision follows a recommendation from a parliamentary committee, which met for a second time to finalise Justice Afridi’s appointment The committee, which deliberated for over an hour and a half approved Justice Afridi s name with a two-thirds majority from a panel of three judges All parties except Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) participated in the proceedings PTI boycotted the committee session refusing to take part in the

The incoming chief justice Yahya Afridi will take oath as CJP on Saturday and is likely to form constitutional benches another feature of the 26th Amendment Cases involving articles 184 186 and 185 of the Constitution would be heard by the constitutional

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Shah fourth on the seniority list was appointed as chief justice Later in 1998, all judges of Supreme Court and high courts sit together chalked out the seniority formula and decided that the senior most judge will become the next chief justice Shaheen added The contentious 26th Constitutional Amendment brought numerous changes to the country’s judicial system including taking away suo motu powers formation of constitutional benches, and performance evaluations of high court judges from Supreme Court In light of the fresh amendments a Special Parliamentary Committee nominated Justice Yahya Afridi third on the seniority list (excluding the incumbent CJP Qazi Faez Isa), as the next chief justice of Pakistan

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The new Chief Justice of Pakistan

TH E government has been working swiftly

After the passage of the 24th Amendment, the parliamentary committee for the appointment of the Chief Justice of Pakistan met and named Mr Justice Yahya Afridi as the next it is worth noting that Mr Justice Afridi was the most junior judge who could be considered, and his election has left two judges senior to him who would have otherwise become Chief Justice one after the other Mr Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Mr Justice Muneeb Akhtar Mr Justice Afridi also illustrates another provision of the 26th Amendment as his retirement will take place after three years in October 2027 not on his reaching the age of 65, which occurs sometime in 2030

Mr Justice Afrridi will have two major tasks before him The first will be the operationalization of the Constitutional Benches This will not be very simple for the judges on the Constitutional Benches will also be judges of the Supreme Court, and it is even possible that the Judicial Commission would appoint him to the Constitutional Bench in which case he will be its head One of the major problems, one which has even now emerged, is that of assigning cases to the Constitutional Benches and what role does the Supreme Court Registry play in this The provinces will only get constitutional benches in their high courts after their assemblies pass enabling resolutions, but it is possible that Mr Justice Afridi will expedite this process because an important part of the Supreme Court Benches will be as an appellate court for the high courts’ constitutional benches The next task will be to win over the lawyers’ community which has expressed a negative reaction to his appointment There are two components, which he will need to address separately This first is the PTI supporters who do not so much object to his elevation as to the fact that it means that the springing of party chief Imran Khan from jail has been delayed and even jeopardized The second is the natural conservatism of the legal community which has found itself upset by the new benches

The new Chief Justice has its own problems, but the government also has to play due role in providing him the necessary support without being seen as interfering in the judiciary The challenge before all, whether government supporters, PTI enthusiasts or ordinary professionals, is ensuring the independence of the judiciary That is what no one on compromise on

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A N A D A S decision to impose 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, with 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum to follow, reflects a critical moment in Sino-Canadian relations From Beijing s perspective these measures are not merely economic sanctions: they represent a broader alignment of Canadian policies with those of the USA Historically, Canada had pursued a more diversified trade policy, leveraging China’s economic rise to reduce its reliance on US markets But recent actions indicate a significant shift Ever since the USA scrapped NAFTA in favor of the USMCA Canada has increasingly copied American policy especially regarding China These tariffs echoing Washington s protectionist stance, further solidify Canada s dependency on US policy directions, rather than forging an independent path in its dealings with China China’s Ministry of Commerce has called on the WTO to investigate but the

standing In this increasingly multipolar world can Canada afford to be seen as an extension of U S policy, particularly when it comes to a powerhouse like China? Canada’s decision to align with the USA on tariffs against Chinese electric vehicles under the urging of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is a troubling signal for Beijing While Canada s deep economic ties with the US are undeniable the speed with which Ottawa complied reveals a dangerous erosion of its autonomy in foreign policy In a world where diversification is key to economic resilience, Canada's mirroring of Washington’s trade policy is particularly questionable From China s perspective these tariffs - meant to

These tariffs wonÊt strengthen Canadian sovereignty, help its workforce, or revive its struggling industrial sector If anything, they will push Canada further down the road of dependency and economic vulnerability Even more concerning, from ChinaÊs vantage point, is the impact these actions could have on the fight against climate change By making electric vehicles less affordable, Canada risks stalling progress on one of the most urgent issues of our time

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the country given the absence of apparatus that bestows a robust academic background As a result, pursuing a career remains an alien concept, and academic growth a vague term Imagine a force biologically resilient, psychologically determined and physically assiduous working for a nation without any regret to

excel However, a handcuffed person thrown into a desert of despair and instructed to 'never give up' would be highly un-

With the current curriculum education system hierarchical surveillance mechanism merit negation bid promotion and recruitment heists behind closed doors, it is highly unlikely Pakistani youth could survive against the global competition and ergo, Pakistan s socio-economic and political crisis will be here to stay Larger-than-life crises will get even larger unless the youth of the country comes to the rescue The sole way to progress in this evolving world is to empower the youth In-demand skills, adequate tools, proper training campaigns, trained teacher's tutoring are a few necessities to pull the youth from the current abysmal circumstances

To make the youth gravitate to compete against the global market requires a highly polished curriculum and trained teachers to transfer what is in the curriculum Facilitating freelancers to leverage the economy and producing a skills-oriented education and environment from the beginning are the short-term and longterm incentives the policymakers can adopt for a brighter future

The writer is a freelancer He can be reached at insafalibangwar98@gmail com

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Role of Women in Management

TH E concept of women in management involves the analysis of gender representation challenges and progress regarding women s leadership roles in organizations Its overview includes: a Current Trends and Statistics: Global Representation: Women account for about 29% of senior management roles worldwide, with variations across regions Sector Trends: Women are better represented in fields such as healthcare education and human resources but underrepresented in tech finance and engineering sectors Boardroom Presence: Many countries are promoting gender diversity by setting quotas or targets for women on boards of directors b Barriers Faced by Women in Manage-

ment: Glass Ceiling: Invisible barriers prevent women from reaching top leadership roles even with experience and qualifications Gender Bias and Stereotypes: Cultural biases lead to the perception that leadership is inherently a male trait Work-Life Balance: Women are often expected to juggle family responsibilities, limiting their career progression Unequal Pay: Women continue to face pay disparities in management roles c Benefits of Gender Diversity in Management: Improved Decision-Making: Diverse teams tend to make better decisions, leading to higher performance Financial Performance: Companies with higher gender diversity tend to outperform peers in profitability Enhanced Innovation: Different perspectives foster innovation and creativity Increased Employee Engagement: Genderdiverse leadership promotes an inclusive culture, enhancing employee satisfaction d Promoting Women in Leadership: Mentorship and Sponsorship: Programs connecting women with senior leaders help build skills and networks Leadership Development Programs: Tailored training empowers women with the tools to take on senior roles Flexible Work Policies: Remote work and flexible hours enable better work-life integration Quotas and Policies: Countries like norway and France mandate a minimum percentage of women on boards inspiring others to follow suit e notable Progress: Women CEOs: In 2023, 10 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs were

Growing Pipeline of Talent: Education and Skill Development:

Increasing numbers of women are earning MBAs and other advanced degrees, preparing them for senior roles. Mentorship and Networking Initiatives: Programs like Lean In Circles, women's leadership conferences, and corporate mentorship programs are helping build a robust pipeline of female leaders In nutshell, the future for women in management is bright, driven by cultural shifts, policy reforms, and economic opportunities

women a record high but still relatively low Women Entrepreneurs: Women are increasingly founding and leading their own companies, driving economic growth ESG and DEI Focus: More organizations are embedding gender equity within Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks Addressing challenges and promoting women in management requires intentional strategies from both organizations and governments Progress is accelerating, but achieving parity will take continued effort across sectors The origin of women in management is tied to larger social economic and cultural shifts that emerged over the last two centuries a Early 19th and 20th Century: Industrial Revolution: Women began participating in the workforce, particularly in factories, teaching and domestic work However leadership roles remained limited to men First Wave of Feminism (Late 1800s – Early 1900s): Movements for women s suffrage and labour rights gained momentum, pushing for greater participation in the public sphere notable success: The right to vote in many Western countries and entry into administrative roles like school principals or small business managers b World Wars I and II (1914–1945): Shift in Gender Roles: With men at war, women took over managerial roles in factories, government offices, and farms Post-War Impact: After the wars, some women were pushed back into domestic roles but others retained positions in administration and office management particularly in clerical sectors Today the concept of the office manager or executive secretary became common for women c The 1960s and 1970s: Second-Wave Feminism: This era focused on workplace equality reproductive rights and legal reforms Movements emphasized equal pay anti-discrimination policies and access to education Breaking into Management: Women began entering middle-management positions, particularly in education, healthcare, and government sectors Organizations such as the national Organization for Women (nOW) in the U S advocated for gender equality in corporate leadership The 1964 Civil Rights Act (U S ) prohibited workplace discrimination opening doors for women to compete for higher roles d 1980s and 1990s: Economic Expansion and Corporate Inclusion: More women gained access to MBA programs professional networks and senior positions in finance law and business Workplace Policies:

Companies began to implement affirmative action policies, mentorship programs, and flexible work policies to support working women The “Glass Ceiling” Concept: The term emerged to describe the invisible barrier preventing women from reaching executive roles despite their qualifications The first female CEOs of major corporations began to appear, though still rare e 21st Century and Beyond: Diversity and Inclusion Movements: In the 2000s gender equality became a corporate priority with companies tracking female leadership metrics Quotas and Targets: Some countries, such as norway (2003), introduced quotas requiring a minimum percentage of women on boards Entrepreneurship Boom: Women increasingly started their own businesses bypassing traditional corporate hierarchies Intersectionality: The focus shifted toward understanding how race class and gender intersect to create unique challenges for women in management f Key Milestones:1972: Katharine Graham becomes CEO of The Washington Post, one of the first women to run a Fortune 500 company 1987: The term glass

strong diplomatic ties and trade relations with the new interim administration in Dhaka, but Hasina had also built up excellent ties with India during her time in office "India s decision regarding Sheikh Hasina must balance legal obligations humanitarian principles and strategic interests The key considerations include legal assessment human rights obligations and diplomatic strategy Karan Thukral an Indian Supreme Court lawyer specializing in extradition matters, told DW FIGHT BETWEEN LAW AND DIPLOMACY

According to Thukral, India has the option to refuse the extradition request, especially if there are credible concerns about charges being politically motivated and potential judicial proceedings in Bangladesh being unfair In matters of extradition especially involving political figures it s imperative that we uphold the sanctity of legal principles over expedient diplomacy," said Thukral "India's response to Sheikh Hasina s situation will not only affect bilateral relations but will also reflect the country's commitment to the rule of law and the protection of fundamental human rights said Thukral HASINA COULD CHALLENGE EXTRADITION REQUEST IN COURT

TREATY Hasina fled to India in a military helicopter on August 5 amid escalating violence that ended with more than 1 000 dead The transitional government in Dhaka revoked her diplomatic passport soon after her escape Still, Indian officials continue to shelter Hasina under tight security in a safe house in the outskirts of new Delhi Even her daughter Saima Wazed, who works in Delhi as the regional director for Southeast Asia in the World Health Organization has not been able to see her India has shown no inclination to extradite Hasina to its neighbor to the east In Bangladesh the interim government's legal adviser Asif nazrul said Dhaka would strongly protest if India tried to refuse the extradition, saying new Delhi is obligated to do so under a criminal extradition treaty signed in 2013 "India is certainly bound to return Hasina [to Bangladesh] if India honestly interprets this nazrul told the media last week However the treaty does allow for extraditions to be refused if the offense is of "political nature " INDIA PURSUING 'DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY' Officials in India's Foreign Ministry have been sidestepping questions on extradition pointing out that the former Bangladeshi premier traveled to India for safety reasons On the stay of the former prime minister I had earlier mentioned that she had come here at short notice for safety reasons, and she continues to be here," Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry, told reporters The issue has forced new Delhi into a balancing act The Indian government realizes Hasina's presence could hamper its efforts to build

Sreeradha Datta, a professor at the Jindal School of International Affairs, believes India will not react immediately if Bangladesh presents it with an extradition request "These issues take time, as technical and judicial processes are involved But more importantly India will have to weigh in on the political considerations surrounding such a request Datta told DW India s former ambassador to Bangladesh Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty pointed out that Hasina has legal tools of her own to fight the extradition process "Hasina will have the option of challenging it in court, which will take its own time " Chakravarty told DW "Moreover there are clauses in the treaty related to political offenses which are not extraditable I am unsure what will finally happen but my guess is that the government can refuse to extradite, he said CAN BANGLADESH AFFORD TO ALIENATE INDIA?

Bangladesh is India s biggest trade partner in South Asia with bilateral trade estimated at $15 9 billion (€14 55 billion) in the fiscal year 2022-23 Under Hasina India emerged as the foremost development partner and before her ouster both sides were due to start negotiating a free trade deal In return for economic support, India was able to rely on Hasina's administration to control security risks like human trafficking infiltration and terrorist activities along the shared border Since the regime change in Dhaka Indian Prime Minister narendra Modi has spoken with interim leader Muhammad Yunus and pledged that new Delhi will continue implementing its development projects across

On October 7, the Tahrir Coalition, a union of pro-Palestinian organisations at the University of Michigan, posted on social media what it said was a recording of the university’s president Santa Ono In the audio file a man’s voice can be heard talking about pressure from powerful groups and the threat of withholding federal funding if the university administration does not focus almost exclusively on combating anti-Semitism He states: The government could call me tomorrow and say, in a very unbalanced way, the university is not doing enough to combat anti-Semitism And I could say it’s not doing enough to combat Islamophobia and that’s not what they want to hear

Although the Tahrir Coalition did not explain how they obtained the recording or when and where it was made, neither Ono, nor the university disputed its authenticity Instead, the university administration issued a statement to the local newspaper Metro Times, saying: “The University of Michigan is steadfastly committed to ensuring our community remains a safe and supportive environment where all students – regardless of race religion ethnicity or other identities – have the opportunity to learn and thrive The problem is that the university is not committed to the safety and support of Muslim and Arab students Of course, we did not need the leaked recording to know that but it does provide the general public with an explanation of the university’s utter failure to support marginalised students Over the past year we have watched in shock as mass slaughter has unfolded in Palestine – and, since September, in Lebanon Israel has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians, including more than 16,000 children, and more than 2,300 Lebanese, including more than 120 children

For Palestinian and Lebanese students the pain is acute We have watched our homelands destroyed our people slaughtered tortured and starved Yet as we along with many allies have tried to process this trauma and advocate for human rights, we have been vilified and silenced on campus Our existence has been reduced to a problem, our grief weaponised, our calls for justice criminalised The same cannot be said about students who have actively advocated for Israel’s “right to self-defence” – a right that Israel does not have when it comes to resistance from a population it is occupying The effect of this unbalanced approach is that today Muslim and Arab students face increased harassment and discrimination, and their attackers are only emboldened because they know there will be no consequences for what they do The university’s hypocrisy became apparent to me and other Palestinian students almost immediately after October 7 2023 On October 9 students at the Michigan Law School used the public law-open server an email chain that connects everyone at the law school, to describe Palestinians as animals and their Muslim and Arab classmates as “rejoic[ing] in mass murder” and supporting rape This language was reported to the administration who took no action As the greater Michigan student body started organ-

ising and protesting on campus, the university’s discrimination against marginalised students became even more apparent It repeatedly sent campus police to disperse our protests and sit-ins with students being physically assaulted pepper-sprayed and arrested while hijabs of female students

alence of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism Over the summer the Department of Education released a report about the supposed failure of the university to act on accusations of anti-Semitism Among them were claims that anti-genocide protests created a hostile environment” which the university

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China criticizes Australia, US for ‘double standards’ on human rights, downplaying Gaza situation

While Australia the US and a handful of other Western countries turn a blind eye to their severe human rights issues at home, in the meantime they point their fingers at other countries which says a lot about their hypocrisy on human rights, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday, in response to over 100 countries who have voiced support for China in various ways and opposition to interference in China s internal affairs under the pretext of human rights at the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly We urge Australia the US and a handful of other Western countries to face up to and address their own severe human rights problems, stop the wrongful moves of politicizing human rights issues and using them as tools and play a constructive role in international cooperation on human rights,” Lin said Australia and the US among a few others reached new lows in their practice of double standards in front of the

of Hospitality and Culinary Arts could benefit families receiving support through BISP Riphah International University plans to extend these programs to BISP beneficiaries to provide them with valuable skills and training During the visit, the RIPHAH team provided a detailed overview of the institute s offerings The Worthy Chancellor Riphah International University Mr Hassan Muhammad Khan welcomed the Chairperson and the BISP delegation outlining Riphah s mission and its initiatives for development Director Riphah Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts (RIHCA), Mr Athar Jameel, also briefed Senator Rubina Khalid on the specific

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Rana Sikandar Hayat attended as the chief guest The conference was also attended by the Chairman of the Board of Governors of The University of Lahore, Owais Rauf, Rector Professor Dr Muhammad Ashraf, Principal UCM Dr Mahvish Arooj Director of Student Affairs Amara Owais Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Dr Ashfaq Head of Radiology Department Dr Zareen Fatima Dr Anees Ahmad Dr Sandra Block (President of the World Council of Optometry, United States), Dr Muhammad Ali Mohseni, Dr Faisal Ismail, and delegations from Iran and Turkey

Ziauddin Universit y organizes seminar on World Food Day

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The College of Engineering and Technology, Food Science and Technology Program Ziauddin University organized a seminar on Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future on World Food Day with the aim of raising awareness about food security and sustainability globally, promoting cooperation among key stakeholders, and finding innovative solutions to food-related challenges Addressing the seminar, emphasizing the need for a healthy and sustainable food supply Professor Dr Abbas Zafar Acting Vice-Chancellor of Ziauddin University said that to achieve a hunger-free world we need to support small-scale farmers promote sustainable agriculture, improve food distribution systems, combat climate change, and invest in nutrition education Giving alarming statistics on the occasion Dr Abbas Zafar said that according to the Global Hunger Index 2024 Pakistan ranks 109th among 127 countries where about thirty-six percent of the population is facing food insecurity

MNA Aseefa Bhutto calls for renewed commitment to eradicate polio

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