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Historic Move: Prime Minister appears before Supreme Court in contempt of court notice

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 […]

After-24 hour blackout what did Wikipedia accomplish..?

So, the 24-hour blackout is over and the site returned to normal. Means we can once again use Wikipedia’s free information that United States authorities do not like for their own reasons.   Anyway, a question arises, what did Wikipedia’s day-long blackout accomplish? Before going into details, read below the official statement by the Wikipedia […]

Government tables 20th amendment in parliament

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 […]

Demand of early elections

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 […]

Babar Awan slightly misses the Law Ministry

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 […]

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 […]

Aitzaz Ahsan terms Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani innocent

Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, the counsel of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that his client was not guilty of contempt of court but should bow to pressure and write a letter to the Swiss authorities to reopening corruption cases against the president. It indicates that Aitzaz Ahsan will suggest the premier to step […]

Pakistan: World’s dangerous and brave zone for journalist

Some people believe it is more comfortable and easy to be a dacoit than to be a journalist in Pakistan.  Being a journalist in Pakistan is not only your own life is at stake indeed your family too. In some cases, journalists forced to take refuge in foreign countries in fear of life threats. Considering […]

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani appoints Aitzaz Ahsan as counsel in contempt case

In quite a brilliant move, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has appointed Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan as his counsel in the contempt of court notice. He will brief the premier about legalities and technicalities of the case and will accompany him in the hearing before the Supreme Court, on January 19. Earlier on January 16, […]

PML-N seems bewildered

PML-N seems bewildered In the current political scenario, the PML-N appeared to have to be a bewildered party. Has the party been run by post-exile Nawaz Sharif, who looks to have been learned structure and dynamics of constitutional democracies? Or is it the party of Nawaz Sharif who submitted a petition in the apex court, […]

ZAB Reference Case: Supreme Court temporarily suspends Babar Awan’s license

In quite an expected move, the Supreme Court Tuesday temporarily suspended the legal license of federation’s counsel and former law minister, Dr. Babar Awan for not submitting a reply in the contempt of court case against him. An eleven-member bench of the apex court with Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry in the chair resumed the hearing of […]

Parliamentary Committee on National Security summons Pakistani-origin US Mansoor Ijaz on 26

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) summoned Pakistani-origin US business tycoon, Mansoor Ijaz, on January 26 to appear before the body in the controversial memogate scandal. Mansoor Ijaz was the main character who buzzed the entire episode of memogate scam. The panel directed Mansoor Ijaz, Husain Haqqani and DG, ISI Lt Gen. Ahmed Shuja […]

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