Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, who was convicted of contempt by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, once again struck a defiant remark about his firmness in defying the rulings. While speaking to a delegation of Lahore-based Lawyers, the defiant premier observed, “No prime minister from Pakistan People’s Party would write a letter to the […]
Contempt proceedings against Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto were commenced in 1976 in the National Awami Party (NAP) case, which was banned by the government and the decision was upheld by courts. Bhutto, however, could not restrain himself from airing statements against the party. The late Abdul Wali Khan, father of Asfandyar Wali, had then filed a […]
Some people are might going through their opinions when the Supreme Court of Pakistan had already unveiled its ruling. According to the expectations of many political pundits, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani was convicted for declining to write a letter to Swiss authorities to ask them to reopen graft cases against President of Pakistan, […]
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) decided to clear the stigma of friendly opposition, saying Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling against Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani is straightforward and he is no more premier of the country. PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said that all orders by the prime minister after April 26 (the day he was convicted […]
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Admiral (Retd) Fasih Bukhari has said that President Asif Ali Zardari asked the body not to pursue any old or new corruption cases against the Sharif Brothers. While interviewing with The Friday Times, the NAB Chairman observed, “Go ahead and do whatever you have to do in line with rules […]
Praising the Supreme Court’s decision for convicting Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Nawaz Sharif made a demand of the premier to immediately step down. While speaking to the media, the two-time former prime minister said that there was no moral ground Gilani to hold the […]
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 quite a bravo effort, Police on Tuesday apprehended a serial killer along with an accomplice of women, who was allegedly behind the brutal murders of three women. According to the police, the alleged killer, who was arrested by Jamshed Quarter Police from the Soldier Bazar, is identified as Muhammad Rafiq, a resident of Sukkur. […]
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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, […]
In quite an unprecedented style, some new portfolios have been created to accommodate the lawmakers, belonging to Punjab province. Former law minister Maula Bux Chandio has also been accommodated and has been made the Minister of Political Affairs. The newly created portfolios have no offices or secretariat as well as the required staff. Surprisingly, Nazar […]
Following a detailed discussion over the allocation of portfolios to newly-inducted ministers, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani cited Qamar Zaman Kaira as the Minister for Information and Broadcasting by replacing Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan. Despite her severe efforts, she lost her-favorite portfolio, and has been given the charge of the Ministry of National Regulation […]