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ISLAMABAD The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday adjourned hearing on Presidential reference seeking its opinion on Article 63-A of the Constitution till Tuesday.

A five-member larger bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan, Justice Muneeb Akhtar, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel heard the Presidential reference.

During the course of proceedings, Balochistan National Party (BNP) counsel Mustafa Ramday suggested the bench to not allow political parties to use its shoulder to decide political disputes.

Upon this, Justice Ijaz said that it was not obligatory upon court to take up every political matter. The court decides maintainability of the petition first then give its decision irrespective of whether its suits one party or not, he added.

Advocate Mustafa Ramday said that the presidential reference was filed for political gains and Article 95 could not be rendered ineffective through Article 63-A.

On which the chief justice questioned whether the members were allowed to vote against their prime minister under Article 95? The advocate responded that Article 95 allowed members to vote against party discipline. With this argument he (Mustafa) had abolished the political party, in this way the political party would become a tea party, the CJP said in response.

He said that under Article 63-A of the Constitution, the party head had power to override the political partys direction. He observed that if party head condones wrongdoing of a member then it would be a mockery of the Constitution and democracy.

Justice Ijaz said that the Constitution did not condone the defection. He said that a few individuals could not be allowed to derail the system and democracy. He said that Constitution empowered the court to defend it.

Advocate Ramday said that Article 95 could not be invalidated by Article 63A.

Upon this, the Chief Justice asked whether Article 95 allowed MNAs to vote against their prime minister. The counsel replied that Article 95 allowed members to vote outside of party discipline. He said that one thing the bench had understood from the discussion was that the party chief could revoke the instructions of the parliamentary party.

He asked could the party Chief pardon the wrongful act against the party. It would be against the Constitution if a party Chief pardon the wrong act a member, he added. He asked whether parliamentary partys instructions had no importance.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) counsel Babar Awan said that the party was also part of the parliamentary party.

Advocate Mustafa said that the system would not collapse if members submit their resignations over differences with the party.

Justice Jamal Khan said that the system did not collapse over defection of members.

The counsel said that Article 63-A was a complete code.

Advocate General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shumail Butt said that the constitution gave the right to vote freely to ordinary citizens, not to members of parliament. Article 51 referred to the free vote that applied to ordinary citizens, he added.

He said that the elected members must adhere to party discipline policy. Article 63-A should be read in conjunction with Article 62, he added. He said that no provision of the constitution was for beauty. There would be serious consequences if Article 63-A read in conjunction with Article 62, he added.

He said that two forums had to review the defection even after the parliament. Subsequently, the hearing of the case was adjourned till Tuesday.

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A Sidney resident is inviting the public to help mark the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with a tea party at Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church in the 9200-block of East Saanich on June 4 at 3 p.m.

Im from England and England and the Queen means a lot to me, said Janet Smith, who is organizing the event. Whereas the United Kingdom is marking the Queens 70th anniversary on the British throne with close to 1,500 public events and almost 1,800 private events between June 2 and 5, Smith said she has heard little about events in Canada.

Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch on Sept. 9, 2015, when she surpassed the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria (who had ruled for 63 years and 216 days) and currently holds the distinction of being the longest-reigning living monarch after she had succeeded her father King George VI following his death on Feb. 6, 1952. Louis XIV still holds the all-time record for the longest verified reign with 72 years and 110 days.

Given the size and scope of celebrations in the United Kingdom, Smith said she thought she should give the occasion some local recognition.

Smith, who was born in the Leicestershire region of the United Kingdom but also lived for a long time in Kent before emigrating to Canada in 1971 when she married, said the party is open to anyone and everyone. The suggested dress code for the occasion is red, white and blue and Smith is asking attendees to bring a British party dish.

We are just stepping out and hoping that things will work out and that we will have a good afternoon, she said. We bought some flags, some balloons, some bunting and we got table cloths. So we want to decorate it with a Union Jack and we actually got a cut-out of the Queen herself.

Currently scheduled for the parking lot, it will move indoors in case of rain.

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Smith said she is not sure why the Queens platinum jubilee is not getting much attention in Canada from her perspective.

I find it very disappointing because she is a very important person and 70 years (on the British throne) is quite an achievement. Its something to celebrate. But I see or hear nothing in Canada and I feel its a very sad thing that we are not celebrating. She is our queen.

The upcoming celebrations coincide with questions about the health of the monarch, who celebrated her 96th birthday in April, as well as the British monarchy itself. While Queen Elizabeth II enjoys high personal approval in the United Kingdom, the institution faces ongoing questions about its legitimacy, costs and relevancy.

Barbados became the latest Commonwealth country in late 2021 to drop the Queen as monarch in cutting its last colonial ties, leaving just 15 former colonies, including Canada, with the reigning UK monarch as official head of state.

Recent polls have also shown growing support for Canadas conversion from a constitutional monarchy to a republic with a non-royal figure as head of state.

Smith finds this development very disappointing. Its the historical aspect that I like (about the monarchy), she said, pointing to the longevity of the institution and the respect it has generated. Canada, she acknowledged, would not lose much by being indifferent to the monarchy or even dropping it. It would become much more like the U.S., she said. There is some dignity and pride in having the Queen (or any future monarch) as head of state.

Many Sidney residents likely share that perspective. According to the 2016 census, 5,205 of Sidneys then 11,125 residents claimed English as their ethnic origin and 1,160 residents around 10 per cent identified the United Kingdom as their place of birth.

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WORKINGTON town council are extending invites to promote your own business and produce at the upcomingQueen's platinum jubilee tea party.

The tea party is due to take place on Saturday June 4 at Vulcan Park, from10am-4pm.

The council said: "The aim of the event is to bring the community together to celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee."

They encourage everyone to bring their own afternoon tea to the park, and they will provide the entertainment. HMV hashelped with the stage programming and a line-up has been confirmed for the event.The council have told people to "get ready to boogie."

The council have invited people to book their own stall at the event.

They'reasking for charities and peoplewho sell food anddrink, homewares and gifts to make the most of this business opportunity.

To get involved, get in touch at:

office@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01900 702986.

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ArtPlays tea party is an opportunity for families to come together, celebrate spring with music and snacks, and enjoy fun activities including story time by characters from Alices Adventures in Wonderland.

Enjoy the true spirit of spring with the ArtPlay Family Day Tea Party from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The party, at the historic ArtPlay House, will feature a variety of fun activities for families, including games in the garden, colorful art projects and story time.

Characters from the book Alices Adventures in Wonderland will read excerpts from the classic by Lewis Carroll. ArtPlay teaching artists will lead a variety of Wonderland-inspired activities, including a dance party and art projects that will make a Cheshire Cat grin. Snacks fit for a tea party will be served, along with fun music provided by local musicians and ArtPlay teaching artists.

The event is free and open to public; visit https://www.alysstephens.org/events/artplay-tea-party/.

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Monday marked a new milestone for The Ivy: An English Bed and Breakfast in downtown Warrenton as a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the upcoming launch of the English Tea Club on Easter Sunday.

Mike and Karen Kelley have operated The Ivy since August 2019, extending Warren County hospitality with an English flair to their guests.

Now, the Kelleys offer another opportunity for people from Warren County and beyond to experience The Ivys hospitality, and a proper tea, with the English Tea Club.

The club will launch with a special event from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 17, and will feature music and samples of the foods served during afternoon tea.

There are a few spaces available for Sundays tea. Registration is $10 per person and may be completed by visiting The Ivys website at theivybandb.com/teaclub. The deadline to register is Friday, April 15. Those who attend the launch will automatically become members of the English Tea Club.

However, those who are unable to attend Sundays launch may still become members of the English Tea Club by registering on the Ivys website. The annual membership fee is $10 per person.

Teas will be planned with monthly themes, including the Mad Hatters Tea Party in May, a celebration of Queen Elizabeths Platinum Jubilee in June, and the Boston Tea Party in July. Members will have an opportunity to reflect the monthly theme in their attire. The Platinum Jubilee will be formal.

English Tea Club members may also host private tea parties for six to 10 people.

Teas will be held on the porch or inside, depending upon the weather.

The Ivy: An English Bed and Breakfast is located at 331 N. Main St., Warrenton. For more information about the English Tea Club, visit The Ivys Facebook page. To register, visit theivybandb.com/teaclub.

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