The Supreme Court charged Pakistan’s prime minister with contempt Monday for defying its order to reopen an old corruption case against the president, sharpening a political crisis that has shaken this already volatile country. At a separate hearing, the top court also took on the country’s powerful army, demanding that two military intelligence agencies explain […]
Gilani committing contempt of court only to save Zardari’s Rs5bn: Imran Khan Karachi: (Monday, February 13, 2012) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan here said today that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was defying court’s order and committing contempt of court only to save President Asif Ali Zardari’s Rs5bn in Swiss banks. Talking to the […]
Who is responsible for US Drone Attacks in Pakistan? Yousuf Raza Gilani the Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan expressed that the US Drone Attacks on Taliban Militants and AL Qaeda are not allowed by the government, which think that these attacks are counter-productive. PM has expressed this opinion in his interview to AL Jazeera Television […]
Feb 13 2012 | Posted in
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Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that he would automatically lose not only premiership but also membership of the parliament if he is convicted in contempt of court case, clearing the air about his legal status before appearing the Supreme Court. The premier was of the opinion that he would be no need […]
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Yousuf Raza Gilani willing to make sacrifice for country The Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani has recently made a statement in which he asserted that the Pakistani public had made enough sacrifices for the country and now the leaders will be offering their sacrifices. Having said that, the Prime Minister of Pakistan also […]
Feb 12 2012 | Posted in
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To what extent is the Supreme Court acting Neutral? Looking at the overall issue of the contempt of court being handed down to Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, one might think that it was bound to happen as the federal government failed to act on the orders of the Supreme Court for […]
Prime Minister says government determined to satisfy the housing needs of retired civil servants Islamabad: Yousaf Raza Gilani, the Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, said that government is responsible to satisfy the housing needs of people and is committed to work in this regard to safeguard the rights of senior retired civil servants. PM said […]
Feb 10 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan expresses unswerving resolve to boost economic ties with Iran Islamabad: (Tuesday, February 07, 2012) The Advisor to the Prime Minister on finance, Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said today that Pakistan was committed to boost its relations with Iran, particularly in the field of economy. Shaikh said this during an interview with the Islamic Republic NewsAgency […]
Feb 7 2012 | Posted in
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Remedy to suspension, Sheikh and Hussain made advisors to the PM Islamabad: (Monday, February 06, 2012) After being served with a suspension notification by the Supreme Court of Pakistan today, Dr. Asim Hussain and Dr. Hafeez Sheikh have been made advisors to the Prime Minster Yousuf Raza Gilani. The decision was made a few hours […]
Feb 6 2012 | Posted in
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Can’t afford war on Kashmir, issue must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy: PM Gilani Islamabad: (Monday, February 06, 2012) stating that Pakistan was a responsible nuclear state that looks forward to negotiations, dialogues and diplomacy to resolve its long-standing issues with India, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said yesterday that Pakistan cannot afford a […]
Pakistan reaffirm its support to Kashmiri cause, says PM Gilani on Kashmir day Islamabad: (Monday, February 06, 2012) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, in his message to the nation on Kashmir day, has said that Pakistan stood with their Kashmiri brothers and sisters in solemnly observing the Kashmir Day. The PM said, “On this occasion, […]
Feb 6 2012 | Posted in
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The simmering crisis between Pakistan’s government and judiciary flared dramatically on Thursday when the Supreme Court announced it would pursue contempt charges against the Prime Minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani, for failing to reopen a corruption investigation into the finances of his boss, President Asif Ali Zardari. The Supreme Court said it would start proceedings for […]