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Embattled Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has asserted that there were not chances for dictatorship in the country, once again. Despite ruling the country for decades, he said dictators could not eliminate corruption. “They still say that the nation is missing them and they want to come back. We want to tell them that […]
Pakistan Railways, which is termed as a white elephant, has owned a large agriculture and commercial land worth billions of rupees. However, it has no money to pay salaries and pensions to its employees or to run its business. According to a report published in a newspaper, Pakistan Railways owned lands measuring some 0.14m kanals […]
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. […]
In a good will gesture to initiate a dialogue process with the government, Pakistani Taliban killed Mukarram Khan Atif, who worked for Voice of America and Dunya TV. It added a serious dimension to the issue of journalists’ protection in the region. The media professionals, particularly working in northwestern region of Pakistan, have often received […]
Playing logically rather than politically, Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in the contempt of court notice, played lawfully in the Supreme Court. Aitzaz Ahsan, who was engaged by the premier in the contempt of court notice, was one of the key leaders in the lawyers’ movement. He was one […]
The sub-committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Water and Power expressed annoyance over non-release of funds for construction of Kurram Tangi Dam, directing the finance division to release funds at the earliest. The committee also issued directives to Ministries of Finance, Water and Power, Planning Commission and WAPDA to submit a comprehensive report by […]
Pervez Musharraf, the former president and chief of his own faction, All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), Thursday delayed his return to Pakistan after Islamabad warned that he would be arrested if he lands in the country. He reached the decision after he made consultation with his party members about his homecoming plans what he had […]
Counsel of the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan has said today is the historic day in Pakistan that an elected premier appeared before the apex court. Aitzaz observed, “Respect of courts is our prime responsibility. However, President Asif Ali Zardari enjoys blanket immunity in this case.” In what appeared to be […]
Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has been appeared before the Supreme Court, saying he has spent six years in prison and was never reluctant to appear before the court which shows that he always respected the court. “All the allies are also here in the honour of the court. I cannot even think of […]
In order to give legal cover to the elections of 28 legislators of the national and provincial assemblies who were elected in by-polls held after passage of 18th Amendment of the Constitution, the government tabled the 20th Constitutional Amendment bill in the National Assembly, the lower house of the parliament. Syed Khurshid Shah, the Minister […]
An importune for early elections is a constitutional demand of any democratic set up even if a government is about to complete its term. In case there are clear signs that a government has lost its credibility, the holding of elections prior to the time increases trust in the electorate system. It will not be […]
Dr. Babar Awan, the former law minister, almost got the portfolio, once again, but slightly missed it. Tuesday was not a lucky day for Babar Awan who got mix reactions. He faced a worrying experience in the Supreme Court for showing his loyalty to President Asif Ali Zardari. An eleven-member bench of the apex court […]
