Pakistan’s Politics Hang On Judges’ Ruling
By Waleed Tariq Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International KARACHI, Pakistan – Pakistan’s political turmoil further intensified on Tuesday when the Supreme Court reserved its verdict in Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s contempt case, paving the way for his possible disqualification from parliament and throwing into doubt his continuation in office. A seven-member special bench of the court headed by Justice Nasir ul Mulk reserved the verdict in contempt of court case against the prime minister in the National Reconciliation Ordinance. Yousuf Raza Gilani “The court will announce judgment in the case on Thursday,” Gilani’s counsel, Aitzaz Ahsan, told reporters outside the court. He later said that the maximum punishment that Gilani could face if convicted was six months in prison. All eyes of the nation and the world are focused on the outcome of these proceedings now. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan Peoples Party, Waleed Tariq, Yousuf Raza Gilani
Pakistan’s Politics Hang On Judges’ Ruling
By Waleed Tariq Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International KARACHI, Pakistan – Pakistan’s political turmoil further intensified on Tuesday when the Supreme Court reserved its verdict in Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s contempt case, paving the way for his possible disqualification from parliament and throwing into doubt his continuation in office. A seven-member special bench of the court headed by Justice Nasir ul Mulk reserved the verdict in contempt of court case against the prime minister in the National Reconciliation Ordinance. Yousuf Raza Gilani “The court will announce judgment in the case on Thursday,” Gilani’s counsel, Aitzaz Ahsan, told reporters outside the court. He later said that the maximum punishment that Gilani could face if convicted was six months in prison. All eyes of the nation and the world are focused on the outcome of these proceedings now. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan Peoples Party, Waleed Tariq, Yousuf Raza Gilani
Pakistan’s Politics Hang On Judges’ Ruling
By Waleed Tariq Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International KARACHI, Pakistan – Pakistan’s political turmoil further intensified on Tuesday when the Supreme Court reserved its verdict in Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s contempt case, paving the way for his possible disqualification from parliament and throwing into doubt his continuation in office. A seven-member special bench of the court headed by Justice Nasir ul Mulk reserved the verdict in contempt of court case against the prime minister in the National Reconciliation … Read entire article »
Filed under: Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan Peoples Party, Waleed Tariq, Yousuf Raza Gilani
Pakistan’s Politics Hang On Judges’ Ruling
By Waleed Tariq Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International KARACHI, Pakistan – Pakistan’s political turmoil further intensified on Tuesday when the Supreme Court reserved its verdict in Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s contempt case, paving the way for his possible disqualification from parliament and throwing into doubt his continuation in office. A seven-member special bench of the court headed by Justice Nasir ul Mulk reserved the verdict in contempt of court case against the prime minister in the National Reconciliation Ordinance. Yousuf Raza Gilani “The court will announce judgment in the case on Thursday,” Gilani’s counsel, Aitzaz Ahsan, told reporters outside the court. He later said that the maximum punishment that Gilani could face if convicted was six months in prison. All eyes of the nation and the world are focused on the outcome of these proceedings now. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan Peoples Party, Waleed Tariq, Yousuf Raza Gilani
Pakistan’s Politics Hang On Judges’ Ruling
By Waleed Tariq Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International KARACHI, Pakistan – Pakistan’s political turmoil further intensified on Tuesday when the Supreme Court reserved its verdict in Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s contempt case, paving the way for his possible disqualification from parliament and throwing into doubt his continuation in office. A seven-member special bench of the court headed by Justice Nasir ul Mulk reserved the verdict in contempt of court case against the prime minister in the National Reconciliation Ordinance. Yousuf Raza Gilani “The court will announce judgment in the case on Thursday,” Gilani’s counsel, Aitzaz Ahsan, told reporters outside the court. He later said that the maximum punishment that Gilani could face if convicted was six months in prison. All eyes of the nation and the world are focused on the outcome of these proceedings now. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan Peoples Party, Waleed Tariq, Yousuf Raza Gilani
Luna: A Novel Of Transsexuality, Acceptance
By Mariechen Puchert Senior Correspondent Youth Journalism International CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Seventeen-year-old Luna can only emerge when the moon is out, because by day she is Liam: handsome, intelligent, male Liam. Luna, a novel by Julie Anne Peters, is the story of a transsexual teenager and her disgust for the body into which she was born. Liam’s sister, Regan, narrates the novel. She is the only person who knows and loves Luna, but she also knows that the world may never accept her for who she is. At the same time, Regan is trying to find her own normalcy in the cruelty that is high school, and being Luna’s sole confidante is clearly a draining experience. Nevertheless she supports and protects Luna above all else. But Luna cannot continue pretending to be the outward Liam. … Read entire article »
Filed under: book review, Cape Town, Julie Anne Peters, Luna, Mariechen Puchert, South Africa, transsexuality
Luna: A Novel Of Transsexuality, Acceptance
By Mariechen Puchert Senior Correspondent Youth Journalism International CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Seventeen-year-old Luna can only emerge when the moon is out, because by day she is Liam: handsome, intelligent, male Liam. Luna, a novel by Julie Anne Peters, is the story of a transsexual teenager and her disgust for the body into which she was born. Liam’s sister, Regan, narrates the novel. She is the only person who knows and loves Luna, but she also knows that the world may never accept her for who she is. At the same time, Regan is trying to find her own normalcy in the cruelty that is high school, and being Luna’s sole confidante is clearly a draining experience. Nevertheless she supports and protects Luna above all else. But Luna cannot continue pretending to be the outward Liam. … Read entire article »
Filed under: book review, Cape Town, Julie Anne Peters, Luna, Mariechen Puchert, South Africa, transsexuality
Luna: A Novel Of Transsexuality, Acceptance
By Mariechen Puchert Senior Correspondent Youth Journalism International CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Seventeen-year-old Luna can only emerge when the moon is out, because by day she is Liam: handsome, intelligent, male Liam. Luna, a novel by Julie Anne Peters, is the story of a transsexual teenager and her disgust for the body into which she was born. Liam’s sister, Regan, narrates the novel. She is the only person who knows and loves Luna, but she also knows that the … Read entire article »
Filed under: book review, Cape Town, Julie Anne Peters, Luna, Mariechen Puchert, South Africa, transsexuality
Luna: A Novel Of Transsexuality, Acceptance
By Mariechen Puchert Senior Correspondent Youth Journalism International CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Seventeen-year-old Luna can only emerge when the moon is out, because by day she is Liam: handsome, intelligent, male Liam. Luna, a novel by Julie Anne Peters, is the story of a transsexual teenager and her disgust for the body into which she was born. Liam’s sister, Regan, narrates the novel. She is the only person who knows and loves Luna, but she also knows that the world may never accept her for who she is. At the same time, Regan is trying to find her own normalcy in the cruelty that is high school, and being Luna’s sole confidante is clearly a draining experience. Nevertheless she supports and protects Luna above all else. But Luna cannot continue pretending to be the outward Liam. … Read entire article »
Filed under: book review, Cape Town, Julie Anne Peters, Luna, Mariechen Puchert, South Africa, transsexuality
Luna: A Novel Of Transsexuality, Acceptance
By Mariechen Puchert Senior Correspondent Youth Journalism International CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Seventeen-year-old Luna can only emerge when the moon is out, because by day she is Liam: handsome, intelligent, male Liam. Luna, a novel by Julie Anne Peters, is the story of a transsexual teenager and her disgust for the body into which she was born. Liam’s sister, Regan, narrates the novel. She is the only person who knows and loves Luna, but she also knows that the world may never accept her for who she is. At the same time, Regan is trying to find her own normalcy in the cruelty that is high school, and being Luna’s sole confidante is clearly a draining experience. Nevertheless she supports and protects Luna above all else. But Luna cannot continue pretending to be the outward Liam. … Read entire article »
Filed under: book review, Cape Town, Julie Anne Peters, Luna, Mariechen Puchert, South Africa, transsexuality
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