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Trump's tweets no help to Pakistan
News, Shahid Javed Burki, Published on 08/01/2018
» Pakistan has now joined the ranks of countries hit by one of US President Donald Trump's characteristic tweet storms. In his first tweet of 2018, Mr Trump declared that the United States has "foolishly" given Pakistan more than US$33 billion in aid over the last 15 years, while Pakistan had returned only "lies and deceit" and given safe haven to the terrorists America hunts in Afghanistan. "No more!" Mr Trump concluded. And now the US is freezing its aid to the country.
NACC to seek feedback on MP gift limit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has indicated that it will seek public feedback on its move to adjust its rule that bars holders of political positions from receiving gifts worth more than 3,000 baht following heavy criticism.
LAO rejig may miss election deadline
News, Published on 08/01/2018
» There may not be enough time to finish restructuring the local administrative organisations (LAOs) before the general election, tentatively expected towards the end of the year, said Constitution Drafting Committee spokesman Chartchai Na Chiang Mai
NACC to seek feedback on MP gift limit
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 08/01/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has indicated that it will seek public feedback over its plan to change a rule that bars holders of political positions from receiving gifts worth more than 3,000 baht, following heavy criticism.
King orders festival paying homage to past monarchs
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» His Majesty the King has ordered a history-themed festival for the public, a government spokesman said on Monday, as the nation emerges from a year of mourning for his revered father.
Dems seek ruling on S44 order
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2018
» The Ombudsman will be petitioned to ask the Constitutional Court to rule whether a Section 44 order on political parties violates the charter, Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday.
NLA likely to change party list seat rules
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/01/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly's (NLA) committee examining an organic bill on MP elections is likely to seek changes to a formula used to calculate party-list seats to ensure the cap of 150 seats is maintained.
Section 44 orders to be legislated into law
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/01/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will be asked to pass about 50 Section 44 orders into law to ensure they remain in effect after the dissolution of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday.
Critics decry push to turn S44 orders into law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» Government agencies have been asked to review Section 44 orders and propose which ones should be passed into law to ensure they remain in effect after the dissolution of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Pheu Thai calls out PM on poll date
News, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Pheu Thai Party has called on Prime Minister Chan-o-cha to state exactly when the general election will take place while reaffirming its opposition to a non-elected prime minister.