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Ch Qamar Iqbal congratulates Abid Raja for his election as Vice President of Norwegian’s Parliament

October 9, 2017October 9, 2017 News Desk

Overseas Tribune Report Pakistan Union Norway’s Chairman Chaudhary Qamar Iqbal congratulated the Norwegian Pakistani politician Abid Qayyum Raja who was elected as vice-president of Norway’s national parliament two days ago. Ch Qamar Iqbal presents a bouquet to Abid Raja on Pakistan’s Independence ceremony in August 2017: File Photo It is for second time in the history of Norway that a Muslim and an Asian of Pakistani origin became vice-president (equivalent of deputy speaker) of the country’s national parliament. Previously, another Norwegian Pakistani Akhtar Chaudhary had been elected as vice-president in 2009. Raja secured…

Norway’s parliament to be elected today: Tough competition observed

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 News Desk

OT’s special report on Norwegian parliamentary elections 2017 As the electoral process for Norway’s national parliament to be completed today, tough completion is being observed among the different political parties including largest ruling party Horey (Conservaties) and leading opposition Labour Party. Almost of the political parties introduced their candidates in all over the country. Some of the candidates belongs to foreign origin including Norwegian Pakistanis and many of them expect their victory in the elections. Particularly Hadia Tajik of Labour Party, Abid Raja of Liberal party and Mudassar Hussain Kapoor…