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Government apparently thinking of early elections Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, retracting yet another stand, said that general elections could be held prior to its schedule in consultation with other political parties. The premier, while in Davos, had stated that there was no need for early polls. After observing the wavering of the government, […]
Senate forces government to gun down US drones The government experienced strong criticism from the Senate on a variety of issues on Tuesday where they insisted an immediate implementation of the execution of US drones, which are constantly attacking on Pakistan’s sovereignty. The Senators wedged their protest against the recent US drone attacks in North […]
Senators urge for shooting down U.S. spy planes It was another chilly day but not for the government that faced a variety of criticisms during the Senate session in which resumption of drone strikes was more prominent one. Senators across party lines urged the incumbent first and foremost to execute the recommendation of the Parliamentary […]
Option six of the Supreme Court in the NRO case As a layperson, I failed to understand the Option six of the apex court that it gave to the government on January 9, 2012, in the infamous NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance) case. It reads as, “Instead of insisting upon the executive to implement the judicial […]
Senate body directs police to overcome lawlessness Expressing concern over the law and order situation in the country, the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights Thursday directed provincial police chiefs to take solid measures to overcome rising incidents of crimes. Secretary Human Rights Batool Iqbal alleged that police officials were also involved in crimes and […]
ANP resolves to second government in hard times The Awami National Party (ANP), the frontline ally of the government, reposed its confidence on the government, saying it would resist any unconstitutional step by any institution or individual. “We will continue to support the government and the system and fully oppose any undemocratic and unconstitutional move […]
New Provinces: ANP terms Gilani’s claims untrue Senior ANP (Awami National Party) leader Senator has said the prime minister’s claim about having two-thirds majority for Seraiki province is baseless. He was of the opinion that Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani played an in appropriate role on the issue of new provinces in Punjab and […]
After MQM, PPP mulling resolution on new provinces Following in footsteps of the MQM, the PPP is all set to table a resolution on new provinces. Reports on Monday informed that the party will move parliament for the Seraiki province. The PPP was already working on a draft of resolution of Seraiki province, but the […]
MQM plays trump card to extend political sway beyond Sindh In an apparent bid to spread its political reach beyond Sindh, the MQM Monday introduced the 20th constitutional amendment in the parliament for the formation of new provinces. The party tabled two resolutions in Senate for making Hazara a separate province and carving out province or […]
Dual Nationality holders barred from contesting elections In a major development, the Election Commission of Pakistan Monday barred politicians holding dual nationalities from contesting election and proposed directed strict implementation of its order. “The Returning Officers are directed to obtain a declaration on oath from all the persons filing nomination papers for an election to […]
Critical attention has been focused on the National Defence Authorization Act; a controversial provision allowing for the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens. Obama alluded to being willing to veto the bill, but instead, after revisions, he did the unthinkable, signing it into law, and as a result we no longer have our civil rights or […]
JUI-F Senator Azam Swati resigns to join PTI Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F)’s Senator, Azam Sawati Wednesday resigned from his party and the Senate as protest against rampant corruption and worsening political, economic situation in the country. However, sources close to him stated that he took this step to secure his political future and will join hands […]
