Posts tagged as: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani

I will not resign on moral grounds: Prime Minister Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, who was convicted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, seems unconvinced by those who say he should quit his post on moral grounds. In his view, the conviction in the contempt-of-court case against him is not related to disqualification. While speaking to the media, the defiant premier observed, “The […]

PM Gilani appoints Musharraf’s spokesperson his Special Assistant

In quite a shocking development, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani appointed right-man of former president General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf, Fawad Chaudhry as his Special Assistant on Political Affairs. What many others can never do in their political careers spanning over decades, Fawad Chaudhry has gained within two months of joining the party. He was […]

No friendly opposition anymore: PML-N giving tough time to PPP

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan reiterated his stance, saying the party would spearhead a strong protest if the convicted Prime Minister tried to attend the house. Earlier, he challenged the premier after his conviction, daring the treasury benches to bring the prime minister to the National Assembly. Although Gilani did […]

I am sticking with my stance; says defiant Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani

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 […]

PML-Likeminded also demands PM’s resignation

Pakistan Muslim League (Likeminded) has also demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani after conviction by Supreme Court in the contempt case. This was said by Chairman Steering Committee of PML (Likeminded) Salim Saif Ullah during a press conference after the meeting of his party here on Saturday. Senior Party Leaders Humayun […]

What Prime Minister Gilani gets in post-conviction scenario? (Part Two)

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 […]

What Prime Minister Gilani gets in post-conviction scenario? (Part One)

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, […]

Amina Janjua expresses disappointment to the independent judiciary

Despite the claims of free and independent judiciary, Defence of Human Rights (DHR) Chairwoman Amina Masood Janjua at last lost her patience, expressing disappointment with the Supreme Court of Pakistan in providing justice. Janjua while speaking to the media said the Supreme Court (SC) has convicted Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in a contempt of […]

Finally, PPP and PML-N on collision track

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 […]

US still considers Gilani as Prime Minister of Pakistan

Declaring Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani as Prime Minister of Pakistan, the US State Department has said that it would continue to work with Pakistan’s convicted premier. US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland while briefing the media said Gilani was convicted only for 30 seconds and he is still chief executive of the country. She observed, […]

Prime Minister Gilani’s conviction

In what appeared to be a quite confused situation, the Supreme Court of Pakistan awarded a token punishment to Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani for defying court’s orders, allowing him to continue his office with conviction. Its roots may lie in the gaping chasm between the weight of public expectation and letter of the […]

Prime Minister Gilani throws down the gauntlet back at the judges and opposition

Amidst the walkout staged by members of PML-N from the National Assembly protesting Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani’ speech, the defiant premier said that no one but the Speaker of the House can disqualify him and send him home. While speaking in the national assembly, the prime minister hinted at the dissent shown by PML-N, […]

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