| GEO Pakistan | | President signs Nizam-e-Adl Regulation: Presidency | Updated at: 2309 PST, Monday, April 13, 2009
 ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has signed Nizam-e-Adl Regulation 2009 after it was approved with majority by the Parliament, Senior Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour said on Monday.
Spokesman of the President, Farhatullah Babar confirmed the President’s signing of the regulation.
Earlier, the National Assembly passed the resolution with majority in support of Nizam-e-Adl Regulation 2009 for implementation of Shariah in Malakand Division.
The resolution recommends approving of Nizam-e-Adl Regulation by President Asif Ali Zardari.
Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani speaking on the occasion said the Parliament was taken into confidence in the above matter and added: “We respect the mandate of the provincial government and congratulate the people.”
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) representatives sat on the fence.
The Prime Minster at the time of presenting the Regulation before the Parliament said Asfandyar Wali and Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman had been taken into confidence.
Awami National Party (ANP) had protested on tabling of the Regulation 2009 at the Parliament.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs presented Nizam-e-Adl Regulation 2009. |  |
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