
Yousuf Raza Gilani supports the CJP by asserting no need for resignation The Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousaf Raza Gilani has recently asserted that the demand of resignation from the Chief Justice of Pakistan on ethical grounds was baseless as there were no allegations against the CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry’s son Dr Arsalan. The prime […]
Jun 11 2012 | Posted in
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Explaining the tough phase of bilateral ties, PML-Q leader and Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed has said the US apology over Salala attack alone will help the two countries to bridge their trust deficit. While speaking to a private TV channel, the former key figure of the Pervez Musharraf’s cabinet said Islamabad would not make any […]
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Extending his support to the judiciary, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was the last hope for the supremacy of law and justice in the country. While speaking to a gathering at Jamia Naeemia in Lahore, he said that all segments of the society played their due role in […]
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United States’ relationship with Pakistan is souring by the passing day. It is at the lowest in the last two decades mainly because of two reasons; the blockade of NATO supply line and the increased number drone attacks in Pakistani territory. In the light of recent events, it seems that both sides are least interested […]
Jun 9 2012 | Posted in
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Panetta’s statement has spurred a huge hatred in Pakistan. Pakistani people have not been fond of the coalition with the US in war on terror for it has brought nothing but economic inequality and the haunting culture of suicide attacks that has claimed thousands of lives only in last half a decade. Pakistan ambassador to […]
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Blast in Peshawar taking place on Friday being investigated At least 19 people were killed and 39 others injured when a powerful bomb ripped through a bus carrying government employees and private passengers from Peshawar to Charsadda on Friday afternoon. It has been reported by the local police of the area that the passengers on […]
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Opposition leader of Punjab Assembly Raja Riaz states that the CJ should further distance himself from son’s case Opposition leader of Punjab Assembly Raja Riaz has recently made a statement in which he said that the Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudry should also distance himself from the case of his son Arslan Iftikhar […]
Jun 8 2012 | Posted in
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President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Javed Hashmi said the present constitution has no space for creation of new federating units, urging political parties to bring an amendment to the constitution in this regard. Apparently the PTI appeared to have found common ground with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) as far as the creation of new provinces […]
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CJ Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry moves away from son’s case The Chief Justice of Pakistan’s Supreme Court, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, has decided to move away from the case in which his son Arslan Iftikhar has been accused of taking money from the real estate tycoon, Malik Riaz Hussain. The decision has been taken by the Chief […]
Jun 7 2012 | Posted in
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Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan believed that Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry shouldn’t hear case against his son, Arsalan Iftikhar. Chaudhry Nisar, who is also a central leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), said that it was the first case in the history of the country where […]
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Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira lashed out at the Punjab government for protesting against load shedding, saying such practice was equal to rebellion against the federation. While speaking to the media persons Kaira observed, “Sharif Brothers were fanning provincial prejudice and raising slogans against the Centre. They left the country in the hour of […]
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Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said the clash of institutions was dangerous for the country, urging them to work within their boundaries and according to their given mandates. The premier during a dinner hosted by the Acting Chairman Senate said that institutions interfering with each other will result in a clash. Taking credit […]