Posts tagged as: Switzerland

Former Pakistani skipper Salman Butt appeals for justice

Salman Butt, the former skipper of the Pakistan’s national cricket team, disclosed the record relating to text messages between former pacer Mohammad Amir and UK-based agent Mazhar Majeed, saying he was not involved in the spot fixing scam. Addressing a news conference, the tainted cricketer, who spent almost eight months in British prison, claimed that […]

Supreme Court seeks PM Ashraf’s reply in NRO implementation case

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 […]

System is on danger end

The Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) backed by coalition partners is required a simple majority to get its nominee elected as the new leader of the House and another one after his disqualification. The latest decision by the PPP to nominate Raja Pervez Ashraf for premiership will further exacerbate the ongoing confrontation between the apex court […]

Supreme Court releases detailed verdict in Prime Minister’s contempt case

As Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani left for United Kingdom on a five-day official visit, the Supreme Court of Pakistan released the detailed order of the contempt of court case against him. The apex court issued a 77-page lengthy order with an additional note of six pages by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa. Gilani was […]

Prime Minister Gilani to appeal against his conviction: Aitzaz Ahsan

Counsel for Prime Minister Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan said Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani will file an intra-court appeal against a contempt conviction, saying his client was not disqualified for defying an apex court ruling to write letter to Swiss authorities to reopen cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. He accepted the role of Chief […]

PML-N Nawaz Sharif asks PM Gilani to immediately resign from his post

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 […]

Prime Minister Gilani terms court’s verdict inappropriate

In quite an unexpected move, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, after being convicted by the Supreme Court in contempt of court case, exhibited dissatisfaction over the ruling, terming it inappropriate. A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Prime Minister Gilani is guilty of contempt for refusing to obey an order […]

Letter to Swiss officials not possible now; says Aitzaz Ahsan

Counsel for Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, reiterated his stance saying letter should not be written to the Swiss authorities until Asif Ali Zardari holds the office president. Aitzaz while arguing before a seven-member bench of the Supreme Court said his client relied on the summary of the Ministry of Law, […]

Supreme Court gives Aitzaz Ahsan more time to complete his evidence

The Supreme Court criticized the assertion of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani over his non-compliance, directing counsel for the premier Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan to complete his evidence by April 18, 2012. However, the lawyer said that he was not in position to make any promise whether he would be able to complete his argument […]

Amid losing hopes, German, Swiss experts to join rescue operation

Amidst fading hopes, three Swiss and six German experts have arrived Pakistan to assist Pakistani and US experts for the rescue of 135 Pakistan army troops, who were buried under an avalanche in Gayari sector of Siachen, on Saturday. ISPR (Inter Services Public Relations) issued a press note on late Monday night informing that an […]

Update Gayari Rescue Operation: Swiss Experts called in for rescue operation

Update Gayari Rescue Operation: Swiss Experts called in for rescue operation Rawalpindi – April 9, 2012: An expert team comprising 3 individuals from Switzerland is arriving tonight to assist in rescue operations. Another disaster management team comprising 6 individuals along with necessary equipment from Germany will also arrive Islamabad tonight.

Ian Thorpe starts training for 2013 World Championships

Ian Thorpe starts training for 2013 World Championships The Australian comeback king, Ian Thorpe has started training for the 2013 World Championships. The 29-year-old Thorpe, who just missed his spot on the Australian team to the 2012 London Olympic Games, has resumed his full training program as he seeks to take his revenge at the […]

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