Some people are might going through their opinions when the Supreme Court of Pakistan had already unveiled its ruling. According to the expectations of many political pundits, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani was convicted for declining to write a letter to Swiss authorities to ask them to reopen graft cases against President of Pakistan, […]
In what appeared to be a quite confused situation, the Supreme Court of Pakistan awarded a token punishment to Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani for defying court’s orders, allowing him to continue his office with conviction. Its roots may lie in the gaping chasm between the weight of public expectation and letter of the […]
One day from today, Thursday, can prove to be D-Day for Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, as the Supreme Court of Pakistan is set to decide his fate in the contempt of court case. The premier will make his third appearance in front of the apex court, which will either exonerate him of all […]
In quite an astonishing way, as many as 182 political parties have been registered hitherto. Apparently, at least one party is for every million people. The question is why so many people would wish to set up such parties which rarely play a useful role, as many of these entities exist virtually only on paper. […]
Waheeda Shah, an example of feudal mentality, was obviously under the impression that as a politician running for a provincial assembly seat, she would not be asked about mistreat she will render with presiding officers. She also underrated, or may be forget about the intensity of the moment, the power of electronic media, particularly the […]
Hitting out at the anticipated extension of DG Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Ahmed Shuja Pasha, Opposition leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said if the government tries to extend his tenure for another term then it seems that the memogate scandal was fake. In a hurried press conference, which apparently organized to […]
In what appeared to be a brave decision by the Election Commission of Pakistan, it disqualified Waheeda Shah for two years, terming her election null and void for slapping two female polling staffers. An apology and 25,000 thumb impressions could not save PPP’s Waheeda Shah, who executed her feudal powers in the recent by-elections. The […]
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday submitted written replies to the Supreme Court, explicating the delay in the finalization process of the voter lists. However, the apex court rejected the explanations. A three-member bench with Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry in the chair said the issue of preparation of voter lists is matter […]
Regardless of many hurdles, the Senate elections are underway where as many as 98 candidates will contest 45 seats, with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) having finalized all arrangements to hold the polls at the four provincial assemblies and the National Assembly (NA). The newly-elected members of the upper house of parliament will replace […]
Your NIC number to 8300, an impressive effort by NADRA The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have taken a step forward to facilitate the voters for the 2013 General Elections. It has launched a short message service through which the voters can retrieve their votes and other related information. Citizens can send their National […]
The 20th Amendment, despite some unexpected hurdles in the Senate, the upper house of Parliament, ultimately went through, albeit with a couple of dissenters. Regardless of the draft of the 20th Amendment, aiming to introduce changes in the manner in which the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will be set up had been passed smoothly […]
Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel of the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, believes that all those will be disappointed who are speculating that a Supreme Court ruling against the premier will see him be sacrificed. He categorically elucidated that Gilani would not seek presidential pardon if he is convicted by the apex court in the […]