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Punjab says governor is missing
By AZHAR MASOOD | ARAB NEWS
Published: Dec 8, 2010 23:27 Updated: Dec 8, 2010 23:27
ISLAMABAD: Wednesday will remain a funny day in Pakistan's politics. The government of Punjab officially announced that its governor, Punjab Salman Taseer, was missing.
In a press conference, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah told journalists that "the governor has proceeded to Dubai without issuing any notification and in his absence Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Iqbal will act as the governor as directed in the Constitution."
Iqbal was a chairing session of Punjab Assembly when the law minister raised the issue in the house.
Speaker Rana Iqbal immediately adjourned proceedings hoping to take over as governor.
But the governor's house told him that "the governor has proceeded to Sukkar."
Taseer, who normally does not get furious, was over these matters very angry, saying "I am not answerable to these jokers."
He said if he has to go abroad he will first seek permission from the president and issue a proper office order.
Being an owner of Daily Times and Business Plus TV channel, Taseer said, "We have our own media network but why should I dance at the tune of these jokers."
© 2010 Arab News
Punjab says governor is missing
By AZHAR MASOOD | ARAB NEWS
Published: Dec 8, 2010 23:27 Updated: Dec 8, 2010 23:27
ISLAMABAD: Wednesday will remain a funny day in Pakistan's politics. The government of Punjab officially announced that its governor, Punjab Salman Taseer, was missing.
In a press conference, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah told journalists that "the governor has proceeded to Dubai without issuing any notification and in his absence Punjab Assembly Speaker Rana Iqbal will act as the governor as directed in the Constitution."
Iqbal was a chairing session of Punjab Assembly when the law minister raised the issue in the house.
Speaker Rana Iqbal immediately adjourned proceedings hoping to take over as governor.
But the governor's house told him that "the governor has proceeded to Sukkar."
Taseer, who normally does not get furious, was over these matters very angry, saying "I am not answerable to these jokers."
He said if he has to go abroad he will first seek permission from the president and issue a proper office order.
Being an owner of Daily Times and Business Plus TV channel, Taseer said, "We have our own media network but why should I dance at the tune of these jokers."
© 2010 Arab News
