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President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday said that the nation had high hopes from the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) with respect to the "Islamisation" of the country's laws.
He made the remark during a meeting with Allah Bakhsh Kalyar, one of the newly appointed members of the institution.
The president congratulated Kalyar on his appointment and expressed hope that he would meet the people's expectations as a member of the institution.
Kalyar, who was appointed earlier this month, thanked the president for entrusting him with the responsibility and vowed that he would work diligently during his three-year tenure.
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Nov 10, 2017 11:33pm
Is he referring to the same CII who is against putting age limit for marriage and against the bill of domestic abuse/violence against women???
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Nov 11, 2017 12:59am
Good
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Nov 11, 2017 01:00am
Now this is some serious progressive action here.
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Nov 11, 2017 01:23am
Agree. CII should have a strong voice and should be given proper weight.
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Nov 11, 2017 01:47am
Appointed?
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Nov 11, 2017 01:53am
World is moving to be more humanitarian rather than. Theocratic state
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Nov 11, 2017 10:25am
Equality and Human rights first.
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