PML-N Slams President Zardari for Awarding Civil Honors to Party Loyalists

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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) submitted an adjournment motion in the National Assembly, criticizing President Asif Ali Zardari for awarding civil honors on Independence Day to individuals who they deemed as Pakistan People's Party (PPP) loyalists, workers, and close associates. The PML-N claimed that the awards were given without considering merit and outstanding achievements, violating the basic criteria for such honors. The move sparked a storm in the political circles, with the PML-N calling for a discussion in the assembly to address the issue.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PML-N submitted an adjournment motion in the National Assembly against the distribution of civil awards by President Zardari, citing that they were given without considering merit and outstanding achievements.
  • The motion was signed by 13 members of the PML-N and accused the government of degrading the status and prestige of national awards.
  • The awards were given to individuals who were deemed as PPP loyalists, workers, and close associates, violating the basic criteria for such honors.
  • The move sparked a reaction from Central Information Secretary Mushahidullah Khan, who stated that the country and democracy were being brought a bad name due to the ruling party's wrong priorities and looting of national wealth.
  • The PML-N accused the government of violating rules, policy, and past traditions and precedents in awarding the honors.
  • The adjournment motion called for a discussion in the assembly to address the issue of the national awards.

Statistics:

  • 13 members of the PML-N signed the adjournment motion.
  • The motion was submitted in the National Assembly.
  • The awards were given on Independence Day.

Sources:

  • The Nation, 14 August 2012.
  • News, 14 August 2012.
  • Islamabad, August 14.
  • "PML-N Slams President Zardari for Awarding Civil Honors to Party Loyalists." 2012.