Posts tagged as: NRO

Chief Justice indicates technical difficulties in appellate bench

In quite an unprecedented move, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Tuesday spoke about the shortage of judges in the apex court, saying that three judges who were part of the bench that heard the contempt case against the prime minister would not be available if a review petition was filed. He said, “Three of […]

I will not resign on moral grounds: Prime Minister Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, seems unconvinced by those who say he should quit his post on moral grounds. In his view, the conviction in the contempt-of-court case against him is not related to disqualification. While speaking to the media, the defiant premier observed, “The […]

PM Gilani appoints Musharraf’s spokesperson his Special Assistant

In quite a shocking development, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani appointed right-man of former president General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf, Fawad Chaudhry as his Special Assistant on Political Affairs. What many others can never do in their political careers spanning over decades, Fawad Chaudhry has gained within two months of joining the party. He was […]

I am sticking with my stance; says defiant Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, who was convicted of contempt by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, once again struck a defiant remark about his firmness in defying the rulings. While speaking to a delegation of Lahore-based Lawyers, the defiant premier observed, “No prime minister from Pakistan People’s Party would write a letter to the […]

PML-N Nawaz Sharif asks PM Gilani to immediately resign from his post

Praising the Supreme Court’s decision for convicting Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Nawaz Sharif made a demand of the premier to immediately step down. While speaking to the media, the two-time former prime minister  said that there was no moral ground Gilani to hold the […]

Prime Minister Gilani terms court’s verdict inappropriate

In quite an unexpected move, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, after being convicted by the Supreme Court in contempt of court case, exhibited dissatisfaction over the ruling, terming it inappropriate. A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Prime Minister Gilani is guilty of contempt for refusing to obey an order […]

Supreme Court convicts Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani of contempt

In what appeared to be a unique example, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has found Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani guilty of contempt, asking him to stay till the rising of the court. “The prime minister has been found guilty of contempt for willful flout of the direction of the Supreme Court. Reasons to be […]

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani to appear before the Supreme Court

Showing his respect to the superior judiciary, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said he would appeared before the Supreme Court on Thursday, April  26, which is when the court will announce verdict in the contempt of court case. While addressing during meeting of the Federal Cabinet, the premier observed, “The court has called me […]

D-Day for Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani

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 […]

Bakhtawar Bhutto’s tweets and re-tweets

Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari, the daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari pledged support for Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, urging him not to violate the Constitution of Pakistan at any cost. The premier is currently facing contempt of court charges for not implementing in the infamous National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) case. In a post made on […]

No contempt of court law exists in Pakistan: AG Irfan Qadir

In quite a shocking revelation, Attorney General of Pakistan Irfan Qadir while representing his arguments against Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case said that there was no such law existed in the country. A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk, resumed the contempt of court […]

Supreme Court discards Vienna Convention in defence of presidential immunity

The Supreme Court discarded blanket immunity to President Asif Ali Zardari, saying Vienna Convention provides exemption to diplomats and counselor staff, not head of the states. A seven-member bench of the apex court was hearing the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani. Aitzaz Ahsan, the prime minister’s counsel attempted to […]

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