Posts tagged as: Speaker National Assembly Dr. Fehmida Mirza

Elections will be held on time; says President Asif Ali Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari quelled rumors of a delay in the next elections, saying that Pakistan will soon achieve a peaceful democratic transition. Addressing the inauguration of the 6th Conference of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Speakers and Parliamentarians, the president said the democratically-elected government was nearing the completion of its constitutional term. […]

President Asif Ali Zardari meets angry Zulfiqar Mirza

In order to mend fences, President Asif Ali Zardari has paid an unscheduled visit to the residence of former Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, leaving the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) as well as others political parties surprised. According to the media reports, the president stayed there for over half-an-hour, inquiring health of Zulfiqar Mirza’s […]

Punjab Assembly approves resolution against Parliamentary Commission on New Provinces

Despite severe protest demonstration by opposition members, the Punjab Assembly has approved a resolution against the Parliamentary Commission on New Provinces (PCNP). Law Minister Punjab Rana Sanaullah moved a resolution against the formation of commission for creation of new provinces which was passed unanimously by the assembly. The resolution was approved amid a severe commotion […]

Attorney General submits draft of parliamentary resolution to the court

Attorney General Ifrna Qadir submitted a resolution of the parliament before the Supreme Court which supported the Speaker National Assembly’s ruling in favor of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in reference to the contempt of court case. A three-judge headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was hearing the petitions filed against the speaker’s […]

Aitzaz Ahsan says Supreme Court cannot hear petitions against Speaker’s ruling

Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel for Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case, has said the Supreme Court didn’t have the authority to hear petitions against Speaker’s ruling under Article 184 (3) of the Constitution. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed the hearing of constitutional petitions […]

President Zardari sends reference to Speaker National Assembly for creation of new provinces

President Asif Ali Zardari has sent a reference to Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza to form a commission to oversee the matter of the creation of the new provinces, signaling the creation of two new federating units including the Seraiki and Bahawalpur province, The commission will comprise six Senators to be nominated by Senate […]

Speaker Fehmida Mirza speaks in favor of Prime Minister Gilani

Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza has given a ruling in favor of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on the issue of his disqualification after his conviction by the Supreme Court, insulating him from legal sanction. Her ruling is a definitely a political decision but it is difficult to expect anything else in a […]

Prime Minister Gilani not to file appeal in Supreme Court

In order to avoid technicalities, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has decided not to file appeal against the Supreme Court’s verdict in the contempt of court case. According to the media reports, Prime Minister Gilani discussed the matter of challenging the apex court’s verdict at length with his close legal and political advisers and […]

NA Speaker says Supreme Court has right to interpret constitution

Speaker National Assembly (NA) Fehmida Mirza has said that the Supreme Court had the right to interpret the constitution, adding that Prime Minister Gilani should not have said that he would only listen to the speaker. Speaking to a Private TV channel, she said that PM did not mean that he would not adhere to […]

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