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On the advice of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday granted special remission in sentences to convicts of different categories on the occasion of forthcoming Eid-ul-Fitr 2012. According to the press statement, special remission of three months has been granted to the prisoners convicted for life imprisonment except those convicted […]
In quite an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court has warned that Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf could face consequences if he failed to appear before the Supreme Court on August 27. The court, however, promised to accommodate the premier if he appears on the given date with a positive statement regarding its order in the […]
Urging the heads of states and governments to support Pakistan in appealing all the groups in Afghanistan to join the reconciliation and peace, President Asif Ali Zardari said termed peace vital for prosperity in the region. While addressing the fourth Islamic summit in Makkah, the president said Islamabad had been seriously affected the unrest in […]
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said the judiciary held a position parallel to that of the legislature and of the executive, asserting the judiciary was performing functions purely within its constitutional sphere. Addressing a full-court reference on the occasion of Justice Shakirullah Jan’s retirement, he said interpretation of laws was the judiciary’s responsibility while […]
Federal Law Minister Farooq H Naek on Thursday said a seven-member bench of the apex court couldn’t override the verdict delivered by a full-court bench. While speaking to the media after a court hearing on the federal government’s review petition against the court’s July 12 verdict, the minister made it clear that the government doesn’t […]
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the request of Attorney General Irfan Qadir to form a larger bench in the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation case. A five-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa started hearing the government’s petition against the court’s ruling given to Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf […]
The ruling Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has decided to engage Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the consultative process for setting up an interim setup for the next general elections. Former premier Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani while speaking to Dawn said, “Yes, we have decided to involve the PTI and JI in the consultative […]
Nation celebrated the 65th Independence Day with zeal, enthusiasm Tuesday. The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country. The celebrations begun with a 31-gun salute in the Federal Capital and 21-gun salute in all the four provincial capitals. A colourful ceremony of change of the guard took […]
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday said that a strong democratic system could resolve all the issues and ensure progress and prosperity of the country, declaring democracy only solution of all issues. While addressing a flag hoisting ceremony at the Convention Centre, he observed, “The freedom movement is the best example of a democratic […]
In what appeared to be a surprising move, former premier Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has come out to protect Raja Pervez Ashraf. In his view, the country would risk division if his successor was also removed from his post. Reiterating his party policy about Swiss letter, Gilani contended that writing the letter to Swiss authorities […]
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday iterated the government’s dedication to ensure equal treatment for all citizens irrespective of their religion‚ caste and creed. National Minorities Day is being observed throughout the country on August 11 (Saturday). In their messages on the occasion of National Minorities Day‚ the president […]
Reiterating his call for the active involvement of all segments of society in eradicating polio from the country, President Asif Ali Zardari has urged all segments of society including religious scholars, media, non-governmental organizations and civil society to play there active role. The president while presiding a meeting underscored the involvement of Ulema and tribal […]
