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 […]
Rehman Malik, the Interior Minister, has claimed that he would prove corruption charges against Sharif Brothers within seven days, saying that they built palaces in Raiwind by plundering national exchequer. While speaking to the media outside Parliament House, the minister took a jab at the Sharif Brothers once again. Asking them if they respected the […]
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmakers intensified their protest against Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in both the National Assembly and Senate, keeping with their promise to not rest till the exit of the premier. The PML-N Senators walked out of the Upper House, threatening to continue the protest till the prime minister’s resignation, […]
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 […]
On May 2, 2011, the US Special Forces attacked a compound of Al-Qaeda’s top leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, the Garrison town of Pakistan, killing him and taking his body away. Pakistan faced reactions triggered in result of killing of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, inside the Pakistani territory. Many felt that they had […]
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 […]
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 […]
Despite the general elections are looking far away, many of the political parties started unannounced election campaign. The PML-N and the PPP, the two major parties of the country, are busy in highlighting their development projects and making promises to undertake more if they are returned to power. The ruling Pakistan People’s Party is making […]
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, seems unconvinced by those who say he should quit his post on moral grounds. In his view, the conviction in the contempt-of-court case against him is not related to disqualification. While speaking to the media, the defiant premier observed, “The […]
In quite a shocking development, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani appointed right-man of former president General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf, Fawad Chaudhry as his Special Assistant on Political Affairs. What many others can never do in their political careers spanning over decades, Fawad Chaudhry has gained within two months of joining the party. He was […]
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan reiterated his stance, saying the party would spearhead a strong protest if the convicted Prime Minister tried to attend the house. Earlier, he challenged the premier after his conviction, daring the treasury benches to bring the prime minister to the National Assembly. Although Gilani did […]