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Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that the entire corrupt mafia of the country made alliance against Supreme Court as they all are frightened from accountability. He was speaking to the Women convention of the party here on Sunday. He said that now there is a time to finish corrupt mafia. “They […]
In order to give tough time to Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and PML-Likeminded reached an agreement to form a political alliance in the upcoming general elections. The agreement of seat-to-seat adjustment was signed by general secretaries of both parties in Raiwind on Saturday. From the Likeminded Group Humayon Akhtar, Gohar Ayub, […]
Although it is quite late, it is a welcoming move on behalf of the Pakistani politicians to propose an award for Saadat Hasan Manto, the great story-writer and literary figure of Sub-continent. In order to acknowledge the services and literary work of Manto, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Mian Raza Rabbani requested President Asif Ali […]
Following a lot of huffing and puffing in Punjab Assembly, everybody settled for what carried the appearance of a balanced resolution. In my view, it will be best interpretation of the unanimous resolution on the Seraiki and Bahawalpur provinces. It seems that the ongoing chest-thumping will be ended after passage of the resolution. Both the […]
In what appeared to be a blow for the PPP, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah reportedly offered apology to Pir Pagara Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi for the remarks passed by Shazia Marri against Shah Mardan Shah (the late Pir Pagara VII). The PML-F, the government’s ally party in the province, had threatened to walk […]
Pakistan got a democratic government led by Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) a result of February 2008 general elections. After a long dictatorial regime of General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf, it was great sigh of relief to have an elected government. A general perception is that the worst democracy is better than the best dictatorship. However, apparently […]
PM Contempt Case; PPP expresses reservations on SC detailed judgment London: (Wednesday, May 09, 2012) Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira here today said that Pakistan People’s Party has reservations over the detailed verdict issued by the Supreme Court of Pakistan over the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s contempt of court case. […]
Mumtaz Bhutto, the chief of Sindh National Front (SNF) and cousin of former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto merged his party with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), giving a shock to the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). While addressing a public gathering, he observed, “Today I announce the merger of my party, which […]
Former military chief Gen. Aslam Baig submitted his statement to the Supreme Court in connection with the infamous Asghar Khan case, holding former ISI chief Asad Durrani responsible for disbursement of money among anti-PPP politicians. He said that the military had nothing to do with the money as all the money was deposited in accounts run […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani vowed to exhaust all means to have a fair trial, saying he would not be coerced into leaving office through unconstitutional means. The defiant premier, who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the contempt charges, while speaking to the media persons observed, “I have no desire […]
President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif vowed to further tighten the grip on convicted Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, saying his refusal to accept the verdict of the Supreme Court is violation of the Constitution. While addressing a public gathering in Jacobabad, Nawaz Sharif said that it would have been better for […]
Ruling PPP holds richest, poorest parliamentarians The Election Commission of Pakistan released annual declaration of assets and liabilities of parliamentarians, declaring that the richest and poorest lawmakers belonged to ruling Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP). Noor Alam Khan is the richest Member of Parliament, owning assets worth Rs 32 billion, while Jamshed Dasti, who also belongs […]
