Felicitating Raja Pervez Ashraf for becoming 25th Prime Minister of the country, President Asif Ali Zardari has said the people were ultimate judges and they will give verdict sooner or later. Addressing the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected premier and federal cabinet, the president said that those had been defeated who attempted to […]
Newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, in his first speech touched on the festering issue of Balochistan, saying a resolve to the province’s problems would be priority of his government. He observed, “My party wants to kick off talks with the Baloch leadership to bring prosperity and development in the province”. While […]
In a bid to safeguard the dignity of parliament, the treasury benches of the National Assembly passed a resolution in support of Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza’s ruling in the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani’s case. However, the timing of the holy statement was more important than its text. The Supreme Court is might ready […]
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 […]
Mar 20 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 […]
Feb 13 2012 | Posted in
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The federation and Punjab, apart from cooperating each other to reduce the loss of toxic drugs, are giving statements against each other. In the latest move, Punjab has rebuffed the statement of the Prime Minister that Punjab was a hurdle in formation of Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA). Media reports quoted PML-N’s senior leader, Ishaq Dar […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani rejected the impression that the incumbent was considering giving extension to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general (DG), Ahmed Shuja Pasha, in order to normalize civil-military relations. While speaking to the media after his return from World Economic Forum, he observed, “It’s disinformation that meetings with the military brass […]
In what appeared to be the latest blow to the Pakistan People’s Party amidst rising tensions with the military establishment and judiciary, MNA Jamshed Dasti Wednesday announced quitting the party, expressing his grievances with the party leadership. While speaking to the media following his announcement, he stated, “I will not join any political party and […]
Jan 12 2012 | Posted in
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PPP versus Supreme Court: Final Round The PPP that is famous for having confrontation in its blood essayed that the party was moving once again for a battle against judiciary, the unbending state organ of the country. The core committee of the party decided not to act accordingly, fixing the guns on the apex court. […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani: Man of contradictions The personality of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani is a combination of contradictions. One will not mind the double-standard approach he has, if was limited to his personal dealings or if this was his equipment for doing family affairs. Unluckily, Yousaf Gilani is Pakistan premier […]
Jan 6 2012 | Posted in
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Incoherent but fruitful speech of President Asif Ali Zardari President Asif Ali Zardari, in his first public appearance since his return to Pakistan after an illness, appeared to have an incoherent. His 33-minute long speech in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on the fourth death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto was meaningless to many things in that period of time. He uttered […]
PPP key leaders supporting general elections in 2012 As pressure is mounting on the government by the military establishment and opposition parties, some key PPP leaders second the holding of general elections next year instead in 201. Although the proposal is given by some important party figures, however, they all want Senate’s election to be held […]
Dec 28 2011 | Posted in
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