In order to clear the filthy image of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), the government has made it clear that it was not going to take any radical steps against the judiciary. The Foreign Ministry called all diplomats posted in Pakistan to remove their fears about the exacerbating confrontation between the judiciary and the executive. […]
Jun 29 2012 | Posted in
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has adjourned the hearing of contempt of court case against real estate tycoon Malik Riaz, giving six days to his counsel to study the case. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Shakirullah Jan resumed hearing of the contempt case against Malik Riaz. Dr Basist, the counsel […]
Jun 28 2012 | Posted in
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In another attempt to further demolish the democratic rule in Pakistan, the Lahore High Court has issued a notice to President Asif Ali Zardari about the role of his dual offices of President of the country and co-chairmanship of the Pakistan People’s Party. Sadly, the same was not the case when Pervez Musharraf and a […]
After having an exchange of harsh words between Justice Athar Saeed and former law minister Babar Awan, the latter said he himself will contest the contempt of court case. Speaking to the media he observed, “One sided proceeding is taking place against me and now I, myself, will fight the contempt of court case against […]
Jun 27 2012 | Posted in
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday directed Raja Pervez Ashraf, the new prime minister of the country, to submit his written reply in the NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance) implementation case by July 12. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk resumed the hearing, issuing directives to Attorney General of Pakistan […]
The ordinance, issued by President Asif Ali Zardari to give constitutional cover to all actions taken by former prime minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has been challenged in the Supreme Court. It was apparently an unchallengeable presidential ordinance that provided blanket indemnity to all actions of Gilani from his conviction to disqualification, from April 26 […]
Jun 26 2012 | Posted in
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Prime Minister of Pakistan, Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that strengthening of institutions was the foremost priority of the government. Talking to journalists for the first time since assuming power, while his visit to the shrine of Benazir Bhutto, he said that there was a strong need to avoid any confrontation between various institutions. He […]
In order to give protection to all legislative and administrative measures taken by former prime minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, President Asif Ali Zardari issued an unchallengeable ordinance on Sunday. The former premier was disqualified by the Supreme Court after convicted in the contempt of court for defying its ruling to reopen cases against President […]
The entire country’s gaze was gripped on the National Assembly on Friday, as the end-result was not surprising at all. The Supreme Court sent home an elected chief executive and the timing of the arrest warrants for first replacement was a reminder that democratic system still treads on dangerous ground. The selection of candidate was […]
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 […]
At long last, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) after consultation with coalition partners on Friday announced to nominate Raja Pervez Ashraf as its candidate for the slot of premiership. While addressing a much-awaited press conference, Syed Khurshid Shah announced that Raja Pervez Ashraf, the former minister for water and power will be the unanimous candidate […]
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday granted Malik Riaz, the real estate tycoon, a period of seven days to find a lawyer to defend him, directing the twin-cities’ bar associations to not stop anyone from taking his case. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Court Justice Mian Shakirullah Jan resumed hearing […]
Jun 21 2012 | Posted in
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