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Supreme Court orders FIA to arrest PM’s ex-advisor

The Supreme Court directed Director General of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to arrest former media advisor to Prime Minister Khurram Rasool by January 24 in Rs530 million fraud else action would be taken against him. “The DG, FIA should be ready to face legal action if he fails to present the accused in the court […]

Parliamentary Body seeks replies from Attorney General, ECP

A parliamentary committee sought explanation from the Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Attorney General over a constitutional amendment bill introduced by the government to legalize by-elections held by a constitutionally incomplete ECP. A meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Law and Justice was held in Parliament House with Begam Nasim Akhtar […]

NATO supply-line blockade increases cost six times

After Pakistan closed the two key border crossings used to supply NATO troops in Afghanistan, the U.S. is bearing six times more expenditures for sending war supplies to allied forces battling in the region. Almost a couple of months ago, Pakistan took stern action, closing the supply line, after a NATO airstrike killed at least 24 […]

Prime Minister Gilani rejects chances of dictatorship

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 […]

Pricy lands of Pakistan Railways can help it to purge deficit

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 […]

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. […]

A good will gesture by Taliban

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 […]

Sensible Choice: Aitzaz slightly diffuses tensions between government and judiciary

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 […]

Urgent release of funds sought for Kurram Tangi Dam

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 postpones his homecoming

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 […]

Wise decision brings sigh of relief for Prime Minister: Aitzaz gains more time for preparation

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 […]

To the Point- Prime Minister Gillani’s appearance in the Supreme Court, a Step Forward for Pakistan

To the Point- Prime Minister Gillani’s appearance in the Supreme Court, a Step Forward for Pakistan Never have we seen in the history of Pakistan, a Prime Minister so willingly appearing in court to face the charges levelled against him. This nation has witnessed former Prime Minister and founding chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party […]

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