Felicitating nation on the eve of Pakistan day, President Asif Ali Zardari said it was time to realize that the Parliament has successfully removed the vestiges of dictatorship and restored the democratic Constitution of Pakistan. The President observed, “Let us also resolve that we will uphold the Constitution and never allow it to be abrogated, […]
It is quite a welcoming gesture that Parliament will decide new terms of engagement with the United States in light of the recommendations prepared by Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS). Since last four decades, a military dominated establishment used to formulate foreign policy exclusively. Without taking political leaderships and foreign office into confidence, the […]
Former ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani, denied all allegations levelled against him by Mansoor Ijaz in the memo case despite confessing the telephonic conversation between the two. He submitted his detailed 25-page reply to the Judicial Commission, saying, “All the Blackberry messages and emails produced by Ijaz to prove his allegations are false and […]
Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel for Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case, objected to the seven-member bench of the Supreme Court, making the situation more complex. The senior lawyer stated that his objection was legitimate and holds purely legal grounds. In case his plea is admitted, eight other judges including […]
Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel for Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case on Wednesday reiterated that his client never denied following the court rulings. The solicitor, however, said court’s orders could not be implemented until Zardari holds the office of president. A seven-judge bench headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk resumed […]
In the ongoing scenario, the question ‘to write or not to write’ is frequently uttered by many in the power corridors. However, lately powerful Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani refused to do so. Gilani, whose tone has been changed after the Senate elections, submitted a 24-page reply to the Supreme Court, making it clear […]
Newly elected deputy chairman Senate, Sabir Baloch has said Pakistan wants relationships with US based on mutual respect, saying the two countries will have to work together to improve the bilateral ties. While speaking to a two-member delegation of US Embassy, he said the two countries enjoyed cordial relations in terms of military, economic and […]
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The joint-sitting of Parliament started a debate on the terms of engagement with the United States (US) in the light of recommendations presented by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) following deadly American air-strikes on Pakistani troops in Slala check-post. Chairman Senate, Syed Nayyer Hussain Bukhari is chairing the joint-session summoned by President Asif […]
In the current political scenario, both the message PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has given and the time he has chosen to deliver it, are quite significant. In quite a brave move, he strongly criticized the intervention of the intelligence agencies in political spectrum. Various courts including the Supreme Court are currently scrutinizing role of security […]
In quite an expected move, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday submitted his reply to the Supreme Court (SC), saying he will not write letter to Swiss authorities. Barrister Gohar, an associate of Aitzaz Ahsan, submitted the reply comprises of 24 pages and 84 paragraphs signed by PM Gilani himself, in the Registrar […]
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 […]
In quite a rare achievement, President Asif Ali Zardari is going to deliver record fifth address to the joint-sitting of the Parliament, the first menace to a historic moment came at the hands of ally party. After high drama, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), for yet another time, decided not to boycott the joint-session of […]