In order to express solidarity Pakistanis living abroad, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior Affairs has resigned from his Senate membership. Malik, who is still Advisor to the premier, while talking to the media said that he had tendered his resignation on Monday to show solidarity with the overseas Pakistanis. Although the apex court […]
Justice (Retd) Fakhruddin G Ibrahim, to whom every political party has a consensus, has said that he was ready to become Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Talking to a private TV channel, the former judge of the Supreme Court said that his top most priority would be to held transparent election, urging media and civil society […]
Rejecting the impression of confrontation among institutions, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday vowed to defend the national integrity as well as respect of the parliament. After passage of Contempt of Court Bill, the premier addressed the National Assembly, the Lower House of the Parliament. He observed, “The government is fully aware of national […]
Rejecting the request of the government to give more names, Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said that he would stick to the names he had already proposed to a parliamentary committee for appointment of new chief election commissioner (CEC). Terming the government’s proposal to add more names to broaden the […]
Jul 3 2012 | Posted in
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The chances of the resumption of working relations between the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have suddenly increased after the induction of new prime minister. The duo parties, which were on a collision course up till now, have shown agreement to initiate talks on key issues. Newly elected Prime Minister Raja […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has called for early nomination of Chief Election Commission (CEC), saying an independent and autonomous election commission was prerequisite of free and fair elections. Speaking to the media, the newly elected premier of the country said transparent polls required the government and opposition show agreement on a neutral and impartial […]
In what appeared to be a severe violation of code of behavior, Attorney General Irfan Qadir created mess in the Supreme Court, exchanging harsh words with judges, particularly with Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. Apparently, his move was meant to make happy those sitting in the power corridors, setting aside the moral values. The Attorney […]
Jun 14 2012 | Posted in
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Explaining the tough phase of bilateral ties, PML-Q leader and Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed has said the US apology over Salala attack alone will help the two countries to bridge their trust deficit. While speaking to a private TV channel, the former key figure of the Pervez Musharraf’s cabinet said Islamabad would not make any […]
Jun 11 2012 | Posted in
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PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif reiterated his stance about Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, saying they do not accept him as premier and would not allow the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) as per the wishes of the government. While an interview, the PML-N chief said the incumbent could not bear the opposition’s demand […]
The top leadership of the ruling party has taken back last official post from former law minister Babar Awan, in the ongoing process of sidelining him to the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP). In quite an expected move, the PPP leadership replaced Babar Awan with Rukhsana Bangash on his current post of Secretary Finance of the […]
Reiterating his demands for early election, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif said as long as the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) rules, problems would not be solved in the country. While speaking to media on the occasion of PPP senator Anwar Baig’s inclusion in the PML-N, Nawaz Sharif said that the nation was not ready to […]
Due to his close association with President Asif Ali Zardari, Babar Awan, the former law minister and senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), once was a boaster and arrogant as well. He enjoyed the support of President Zardari despite PPP’s workers did not like him at all. The most reason of abhorrence is […]