Pakistani lawyer files for return of Koh-i-noor crown jewels diamond December 4, 2015 - 11:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A petition demanding the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, one of the British Royal Family's Crown Jewels, has been filed in a Pakistan court, reports say, according to BBc News. The 105-carat diamond fell into British hands in 1849 when the East India Company annexed the region of Punjab. The lawyer behind the suit told Reuters the gem was part of Punjab's heritage. During Independence in 1947 Punjab was split between India and the new nation of Pakistan. The court has yet to admit the case. Last month an Indian pressure group reportedly instructed lawyers to begin legal proceedings in the High Court in London to demand the return of the jewel. Over the years politicians in India have urged the return of the diamond to what they see as its rightful home. In 2010 David Cameron rejected calls for the diamond to be returned to India, saying such a move would set an unworkable precedent. It was worn by the late Queen Mother and was displayed on top of her crown when her coffin lay in state after her death in 2002. Experts say its ownership has changed many times and includes Mughal princes, Persian warriors, Afghan rulers and Punjabi Maharajas. The court petition, lodged in Lahore by Javed Iqbal Jaffry, names Queen Elizabeth II as a respondent.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
