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Kuwaittimes 30-1-2019 .Qxp Layout 1 JAMADA ALAWWAL 24, 1440 AH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019 28 Pages Max 18º Min 09º 150 Fils Established 1961 ISSUE NO: 17746 The First Daily in the Arabian Gulf www.kuwaittimes.net Lawmaker calls for halt on employing unskilled expats Panel rules premier grilling unconstitutional By B Izzak skilled manpower. Meanwhile, the Assembly’s legal and KUWAIT: Head of a National Assembly legislative committee has decided that Amir hoists flag at Bayan Palace committee entrusted with urging govern- the grilling filed against the prime minis- ment agencies to employ more Kuwaitis ter by MP Shuaib Al-Muwaizri in by replacing expatriates yesterday called November is unconstitutional, rapporteur on the government to immediately stop of the panel said. MP Khalil Abul said the employing unskilled expatriates and committee received the final report from implement a real replacement policy. MP constitutional experts and yesterday met Khalil Al-Saleh, head of the human and decided unanimously that the grilling resources development committee, com- violates the constitution. But the lawmak- plained that government agencies and er said he is not sure if the committee ministries do not provide accurate and report on the issue will be ready in time updated statistics about replacement of to be debated in today’s regular expatriates by Kuwaitis and the unem- Assembly session, adding that he doubts ployment crisis among nationals. it will be ready. The lawmaker demanded that the gov- The grilling was submitted by the ernment should provide the committee opposition lawmaker in November, hold- with regular statistics about the number of ing the premier of being responsible for expatriates who have been dismissed and the failure of government agencies in the number of Kuwaitis who were dealing effectively with torrential rain appointed in their place. Saleh said he that lashed the country, causing heavy plans to submit a detailed report to damage. The Assembly will debate and Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem vote on whether to accept or reject the about how government departments fail to report. Muwaizri did not comment on the provide the required replacement time- outcome of the decision of the committee lines to enable the committee to devise a and had declined to attend its meetings strategy based on solid and real figures. to explain his viewpoint. The lawmaker called on the govern- Muwaizri however warned Housing ment to “immediately halt the appoint- Minister Jenan Bushehri about providing ment of unskilled expatriates and imple- what he claims “false information” about ment a real and effective replacement him in response to a parliamentary ques- policy” and stop appointing expatriates tion. He said the minister has to be ready under other categories to avoid includ- and has to prepare the documents neces- ing them in statistics. Saleh said the sary to prove her claims against him. The committee’s patience is about to run out Assembly is expected to debate today because government authorities respon- another controversial issue about the KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah kisses the Kuwaiti flag before raising it during a flag hoisting sible for replacement are clearly in favor amended version of the early retirement ceremony at Bayan Palace yesterday. — KUNA (See Page 3) of expatriates despite the fact that their law over which there are several conflict- technical standards are poor, excluding ing views by lawmakers. extremism in Pakistan, is expected to leave the country ing an appeal against the court’s acquittal. Bibi has been Bibi expected to after its top court yesterday upheld her acquittal. When held in protective custody since, with authorities refusing she will leave and where she will go remain to be seen, to reveal her whereabouts for fear she will be targeted by however, with rampant unconfirmed speculation she will vigilantes. Kuwait improves leave Pak after seek asylum in a North American or European country. But Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa - considered Bibi, a laborer from Pakistan’s central Punjab province, Pakistan’s top expert in criminal law - threw the petition out seven ranks in acquittal upheld spent eight years awaiting execution before the Supreme “on merit” yesterday, lifting the last legal hurdle in the case Court overturned her death sentence for blasphemy in and paving the way for her to leave the country. Moments ISLAMABAD: Asia Bibi, the Christian woman at the cen- October last year - prompting days of violent Islamist after the ruling was announced, Bibi’s lawyer Saif-ul- corruption index ter of a blasphemy row which has ignited violent protests, demonstrations. As part of a deal with protesters to end Mulook hinted that his client’s move could be imminent. been linked to two assassinations and spotlighted religious the violence, the government allowed a petition demand- Continued on Page 24 By Meshaal Al-Enezi KUWAIT: Kuwait improved seven ranks in the latest Corruption Perception Index released by Kuwait Times lensman scoops top prize Transparency International yesterday, marking a notable recovery after it recorded its lowest mark in six years last year. The Corruption Perception Index 2018 ranks Kuwait 78th out of 180 countries, with a score of 41 points out of a possible 100. Kuwait had ranked 85th out of 161 countries in the 2017 index, in which it scored 39 points. Kuwait was tied in 78th place in this year’s index with six other countries - Burkina Faso, Ghana, India, Lesotho, Trinidad and Tobago and Turkey, all of whom finished with 41 points as well. Kuwait maintained its eighth rank among Arab countries, trailing the United Arab Emirates (23rd worldwide), Qatar (33), Oman (53), Jordan (58), Saudi Arabia (58), Morocco (73) and Tunisia (73). Public Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) chief Abdul Rahman Al-Namash pointed out that the rela- tive progress made by Kuwait is a good thing and rep- resents a push forward towards boosting efforts to enhance integrity and fight corruption. He also expressed hope that the government’s and Nazaha’s efforts in this regard will help achieve more positive (Left) Kuwait Times photographer Yasser Al-Zayyat (right) receives the first-place award in the photography category of the Sheikh Mubarak Al-Hamad Journalism results and move Kuwait to a more deserved rank on Excellence Award from Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah during a grand ceremony to honor prizewinners at JW Marriott Hotel yesterday. the index. (Right) The winning image, which shows people having fun with a boat on a flooded road in Daiya on Nov 14, 2018 following heavy rain that lashed the country. Continued on Page 24 2 Established 1961 Local Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Amir meets Jordan Senate Chairman, receives letter from Jordanian King Amir meets FIFA President, Arab-International Relations Council members KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with Chairman of Jordan’s Senate Faisal Al- Fayez. —Amiri Diwan and KUNA photos His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with members of the Arab-International Relations Council. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with the visiting Chairman of Jordan’s Senate Faisal Al-Fayez and his accompa- with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. nying delegation. KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah hosted at Bayan Palace yesterday National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem and the visiting Chairman of Jordan’s Senate Faisal Al-Fayez, who handed His Highness a written message from Jordanian King Abdullah II, dealing with the deeply rooted brotherly and historic relations between the two countries and brotherly peoples. The Jordanian Monarch, in the let- ter, expressed appreciation of His Highness the Amir’s brotherly and noble stances in support of the Kingdom, affirming desire to broaden mutual cooperation between the two countries. Moreover, King Abdullah affirmed keenness to discuss with the His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah meets with His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah meets with Kuwaiti leadership all issues that could help Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. the Chairman of Jordan’s Senate Faisal Al-Fayez. in reactivating joint Arab cooperation to face various challenges, concluding his message with an invitation to His Highness Chairman of the Arab-International Ceremonials at His Highness the Crown Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- Minister received the visiting former Qatari to visit the Kingdom. Relations Council Mohammad Al-Sagr and Prince’s Diwan Sheikh Mubarak Sabah Al- Hamad Al-Sabah received Chairman of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and mem- Among yesterday’s activities was His members of the council whose board of Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. Also yesterday, Jordan’s Senate Faisal Al-Fayez and the del- ber of the Arab and International Relations Highness the Amir hosting of His Highness trustees had held their eighth session. His Highness the Crown Prince received His egation accompanying him. Undersecretary Council Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem Al Thani Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Meanwhile, His Highness the Crown Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al- at His Highness the Prime Minister’s Diwan on the occasion of the council’s 8th meeting. Al-Sabah. Earlier yesterday, he received the Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Premier and Sheikha Etimad Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Furthermore, His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al- visiting FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Al-Sabah met with the visiting Chairman of Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and the head of the accompanying Mubarak received Lieutenant General Dr Chairman of the Kuwaiti Football Jordan’s Senate Faisal Al-Fayez and his Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, as well as Sheikh Dr mission of honor MP Dr Ouda Al-Ruwaiee Ahmad Al-Meshaal, who presented His Association Sheikh Ahmad Yousef Al-Saud accompanying delegation.
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