Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani claimed the verdict of the Supreme Court against him did not disqualify him from the office, clarifying he did not commit a criminal offence by not writing letter to the Swiss courts. While interacting local and foreign journalists late night Thursday, the premier observed, “The charges against me are […]
Amidst an intense protest and uproar from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) legislators, the National Assembly (NA) adopted resolution in favor of the creation of Southern Punjab province. The treasury benches in another resolution also reposed confidence in Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan for not defying […]
The top political and military brass put their heads together to find out for the way ahead in stalled dialogue process with the United States for resetting bilateral ties, but it failed to bring any positive outcome. The deadlock on resuming relations with the United States lies on two different fronts, between Islamabad and Washington […]
Aitzaz Ahsan, the famous lawyer and activist of the party, turned the tables within few days. Aitzaz Ahsan while showing his agreement to contest contempt of court case of PM Gilani lashed out every move of Babar Awan to take up any legal or political task for the party. He also assured that Awan was […]
Rise and falls of former Law Minister Dr. Babar Awan (Part One) Generally politicians take years and years to become famous and if they make it, they never move back. But the quick rise and fall of Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leader Dr. Babar Awan in the political arena was unique and exceptional. The top […]
The top leadership of the ruling party has taken back last official post from former law minister Babar Awan, in the ongoing process of sidelining him to the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP). In quite an expected move, the PPP leadership replaced Babar Awan with Rukhsana Bangash on his current post of Secretary Finance of the […]
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 […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, said no province could launch a long-march against the federal government, terming it unconstitutional and saying it would amount to be treason. While making his appearance to ‘Prime Minister Online’, the joint telecast by private TV channel and state-owned Pakistan […]
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 what appeared to be a shocking statement, Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed that all the ruling parties of Sindh involved in extortion in Karachi, the economic hub of the country. While speaking to the media, the minister said activists of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the Awami National Party […]
In a bid to curb the menace of target killing and lawlessness in Karachi, the business hub of the country, President Asif Ali Zardari ordered indiscriminate action against culprits irrespective of their political affiliations. While holding a meeting with representatives of allied parties, President Asif Ali Zardari observed, “If the three political parties, the PPP, […]
Director General Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Captain Nadeem Yousafzai has said that neither there was any technical fault in the Bhoja Airline plane that crashed Friday near Rawalpindi nor the weather warning was too much high to raise the aerial limits. While addressing a news conference on Saturday, he said the last contact was made […]