PRESS STATEMENT Islamabad, 27th July 2017: The Supreme Court verdict on Panama-Leaks will deepen the political crisis rather than stemming the menace of corruption. The Awami Workers Party (AWP) expresses concern at the disqualification of an elected prime minister by invoking the controversial articles 62 and 63 inserted in the constitution during a military dictator…
AWP Lahore District chapter elects new office-bearers; Ghulam Dastagir opens new office
LAHORE: The Awami Workers party (AWP) Lahore District held its extraordinary session here on Saturday. The veteran peasant and trade union leader Ghulam Dastagir Mahboob, who was released from Sheikhupura jail on July 10, after incarcerating in prison for five years, was the chief guest. Earlier he was received by the party members and…
AWP leader Ghulam Dastagir Mehboob, 9 others acquitted of murder charges, top leadership will recieve him on his release from jail tomorrow
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on Saturday acquitted Awami Workers Party (AWP) senior leader Ghulam Dastagir Mehboob and nine peasants of a murder case. “The prosecution has failed to prove charges against the accused,” ATC judge Choudhry Muhammad Ilyas said in his short order. The ATC judge acquitted Ghulam Dastagir Mahboob and nine other…
AWP condemns terrorist attacks in Parachinar and Quetta, express solidarity with families of the victims
Islamabad, June 23(PR): The Awami Workers Party (AWP) expresses grief over the loss of precious lives in terrorist attacks in Parachinar and Quetta. At least 40 people including seven policemen perished and over a hundred wounded in the twin bomb blasts in Parachinar and Quetta separately on Friday. The AWP expresses sympathies with the families…
AWP’s demand for land reforms echoes in parliament house corridors, senators acknowledge importance of meaningful land reforms
Islamabad (PR) June 15: The Awami Workers Party’s longstanding demand for land reforms echoed in the corridors of parliament on Thursday bringing the issue to the limelight after gathering dust in the superior judiciary. Veteran socialist politician and constitutional expert Abid Hassan Minto received applaud and appreciation from the legislators for his untiring battle against…
AWP holds protest demo against feudal lord for evicting peasant family from land
SINDH: Awami Workers Party (AWP) on June 11 held a protest demonstration in front of the Tando Allahyar Press Club against a feudal lord for evicting a peasant family and not paying their dues. The protest rally was led by AWP Sindh President Bakhshal Thallo which marched on various roads and culminated at the Press…
AWP Punjab’s political school ends with a call for educating, mobilising workers, peasants and women
Islamabad: A two-day political school, organised by the Awami Workers Party (AWP) Punjab for party office-bearers and cadres concluded at Bhurban, Murree on Sunday. A large number of party comrades from all over Punjab and the twin cities of Islamabad-Rawalpindi attended the school and participated in debates. In the first session on the first day,…
GB top court adjourns hearing of Baba Jan’s review plea; AWP observes Day of Action
The Supreme Appellate Court (SAC) Gilgit-Baltistan on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the review petition of Comrade Baba Jan against his conviction. The court adjourned the hearing on the request of the advocate general of GB who was not prepared to make arguments on the case. The next hearing is likely to be held in…
AWP Chiniot unit formed, five-member executive committee elected
Islamabad, May 20: The Awami Workers continues to expand its organisational presence throughout the country and abroad through its persistent struggle for the rights of the working class. As part of this struggle, the party formed its unit in Chiniot, one of the important commercial and industrial cities of Punjab. A number of activists joined the…
AWP condemns detention of clerks, political activists, Prof Shahjehan among 400 clerks detained from outside NPC
Islamabad, May 18 (PR): The Awami Workers Party (AWP) has condemned the detention of clerks association office-bearers and political activists. The Islamabad police on Wednesday morning detained over 400 clerks and political activists who had gathered outside National Press Club (NPC). AWP senior leader Prof Shahjehan was also detained who had gathered at the NPC…