Posts tagged as: Switzerland

Aitzaz Ahsan objects seven-member bench

Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel for Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case, objected to the seven-member bench of the Supreme Court, making the situation more complex. The senior lawyer stated that his objection was legitimate and holds purely legal grounds. In case his plea is admitted, eight other judges including […]

Gilani never denied following court’s rulings; says Aitzaz Ahsan

Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel for Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case on Wednesday reiterated that his client never denied following the court rulings. The solicitor, however, said court’s orders could not be implemented until Zardari holds the office of president. A seven-judge bench headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk resumed […]

Not Asif Ali Zardari but President enjoys immunity; says Aitzaz Ahsan

Aitzaz Ahsan, the newly elected senator and counsel of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court case, on Wednesday said President Asif Ali Zardari as head of the state enjoys blank immunity. While speaking to the media, the legal expert said President of Pakistan as per the Constitution could not be […]

Supreme Court orders Prime Minister Gilani to write letter to Swiss authorities

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani to write letter to Swiss authorities to reopen graft cases against his boss, President Asif Ali Zardari. In its verdict, the apex court said that the premier should submit written reply by March 19 and he would have to be appeared before the […]

Government to not write letter to Swiss authorities

In what appeared to be a quite known to everyone, Federal Minister for Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said the government will never write a letter to Swiss authorities, saying it will only waste of time. While speaking to the media after the inauguration ceremony of a sports gala, the federal minister stated […]

PM Gilani to not seek Presidential pardon if convicted; says Aitzaz

Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel of the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, believes that all those will be disappointed who are speculating that a Supreme Court ruling against the premier will see him be sacrificed. He categorically elucidated that Gilani would not seek presidential pardon if he is convicted by the apex court in the […]

USA and Russia discuss practical issues in implementing New START treaty in Geneva

USA and Russia discuss practical issues in implementing New START treaty in Geneva Geneva: (Wednesday, February 08, 2012) The United States and Russian delegations met in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss the issues arising in the implementation of the New START Treaty. After the meeting, the two sides issued the following statement: “The third session of […]

Musharraf to be arrested if he returns Pakistan: Yousaf Raza Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has categorically said that former president Pervez Musharraf will certainly be apprehended if he returns to Pakistan. Speaking to CNN from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the premier shed light on a wide range of topics. He observed, “In fact there have been murder charges against him, […]

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani once again reverses his stance

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani once again reverses his stance In order to melt ice between the civil-military circles, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani once gain withdrew his words about statements of army and ISI chiefs they submitted to the Supreme Court in the inglorious memogate scandal. The premier was speaking to the media […]

Some abatement on political arena

Apparently the ongoing crisis has been averted for the time being. Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in contempt of court case, gained more time to prepare the case. At the same time, the apex court exempted from personally appearing, the government-judiciary saga has once again deflected a fiery conclusion. […]

Switzerland ready to cooperate with Pakistan in Asif Ali Zardari corruption cases

The government of Switzerland showed its consent to cooperate with other states requesting mutual legal assistance through established ways despite expressing complete neutrality on the corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. “Contrary to misperception, Swiss banking regulation is no obstacle for authorities to prosecute. It was regularly lifted in all kinds of investigations including […]

PM Gilani is not guilty of contempt of court, says Aitzaz Ahsan

PM Gilani is not guilty of contempt of court, says Aitzaz Ahsan Aitzaz Ahsan, the lawyer of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has claimed he does not believe that his client is guilty of the contempt of court. Nevertheless, he expressed that Gilani should distort and request Switzerland to reopen established cases against the President […]

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