
In what appeared to be a quite undemocratic, only six per cent of parliamentarians participated in the debate on the recommendation of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) about the new terms of engagement with the United States. The joint-sitting of the Senate and National Assembly lasted from March 20 to April 12, 2012. […]

Imran Khan condemns PCNS’s resolution on NATO supply routes The chairman and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf party made a statement on Friday in which he criticised the decision made by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) on the reopening of the NATO supply routes through Pakistan. Citing this as yet another […]
Apr 14 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-chairman President Asif Ali Zardari administered oath to eleven new ministers, attempting to win back the support of estranged party parliamentarians. The size of the cabinet had been cut down dramatically in two phases. In the first phase, it was done due to unavoidable austerity measures while few more ministries were […]

Terming it another instance of corrupt politics, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan strongly condemned the unanimous resolution passed by the joint-sitting of parliament to redefine the national foreign policy. He raised a question asking, “What benefit will this resolution be to the people of Pakistan who have seen over 40,000 of their fellow citizens […]

Gilani says recommendations of Parliamentary Committee on NATO supplies to be followed Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Thursday, said that recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) would be implemented in letter and spirit. Members of Parliament have approved a list of 14 proposals aimed at revamping relations with the United States. […]
Apr 13 2012 | Posted in
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Lashing out at the government after the joint-sitting unanimously adopted redrafted recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), annoying Maulana Samiul Haq opposed the resumption of NATO supply line. Giving his reaction over the latest development, Chairman Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) addressed a news conference observing, “You want to feed them so they grow […]

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani assured the joint-sitting of parliament that his government will implement the recommendations of Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) on new terms of engagement with the United States in letter and spirit. He observed, “Today’s resolution will enrich your respect and dignity. Our partnership cannot be at the cost […]

In a bid to put bilateral ties back on track with the United States, the Pakistani parliament has given a sudden and unanimous approval to the revised guidelines in terms of engagements with America and its allied countries. A joint-sitting of the parliament held on Thursday to go down for a new history in the […]

Prime Minister of Pakistan censured by Supreme Court Seven member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) Thursday resumed the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, who was criticized by the court over his assertion that he cannot act upon the ruling for the time being. The counsel of the Prime […]
Apr 12 2012 | Posted in
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The Supreme Court criticized the assertion of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani over his non-compliance, directing counsel for the premier Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan to complete his evidence by April 18, 2012. However, the lawyer said that he was not in position to make any promise whether he would be able to complete his argument […]

Although there is nothing proved against Ali Musa Gilani, the son of Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, thus far, we have heard so far are no more than allegations in the eye of the law. However, I am convinced that these allegations are of an extremely destructive nature. Some of the conditions surrounding the […]

In what appeared to be a courageous move, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Admiral (Retd) Fasih Bukhari spoke about President Asif Ali Zardari’s immunity in and outside the country. While speaking to the media, Fashih Bukhari said the courts were taking up major cases that would impact commercial and political state of affairs in the […]