Islamabad/New Delhi: Appearing before the Supreme Court, Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani cited President Asif Ali Zardari's immunity to explain why he cannot implement the Supreme Court's order to reopen graft cases against the latter. Presenting himself before a seven-judge bench headed by Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk in compliance of its directive after being slapped with a contempt notice, a defiant Gilani appeared to have earned a breather when the...
01:44 PM, Jan 19, 2012
Islamabad/New Delhi: The Pakistan Supreme Court was adjourned till February 1 after Yousuf Raza Gilani completed his 20-minute-long defence submission on Thursday in a contempt case. The Supreme Court observed that if someone enjoys immunity then the court should be informed. The judge asked why did the Gilani government not bring up the President's immunity for two years. Gilani has been exempted from personal appearance now. Gilani, who pleaded not...
11:56 AM, Jan 19, 2012
PM Yousuf Raza Gilani appears in the Supreme Court to defend himself against contempt charges. ...
10:12 AM, Jan 19, 2012
Islamabad:: Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said he meant no disrespect for the Supreme Court as he defended himself and his government in a contempt case. Gilani also sought immunity for President Asif Ali Zardari against opening of corruption cases. Gilani, who accompanied by his Cabinet appeared in the Supreme Court to defend himself against contempt charges, completed his defence submission and according to reports has not given an...
07:07 AM, Jan 19, 2012
Islamabad: Talks between India and Pakistan have reduced the trust deficit and the two sides should step up efforts to create a solid foundation for taking the peace process forward, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday. The resolution of differences between the two countries will usher in an era of peace, progress and prosperity for the people of the subcontinent, Gilani said during a meeting with a group...
03:17 AM, Jan 19, 2012
Islamabad Special security arrangements have been put in place in Pakistan's Supreme Court for Thursday's appearance by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to respond to a contempt notice issued to him failing to reopen graft cases against the President. Gilani is set to appear before a seven-judge bench headed by Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk Thursday morning. The Supreme Court said it had made special arrangements for security, proper decorum and smooth functioning...
01:20 AM, Jan 19, 2012
Islamabad: A visiting Indian parliamentary delegation met Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar after concluding a dialogue with their counterparts on Wednesday. The 15-member multi-party Indian delegation arrived in Islamabad on Monday as part of a dialogue initiative between parliamentarians of the two countries. The visitors met their Pakistani counterparts on Tuesday and discussed ways to boost trade and economic relations between the two...
12:54 AM, Jan 19, 2012
Speaking to CNN-IBN the Attorney General of Pakistan Maulvi Anwar-ul-Haq said that military is certainly not an option. ...
10:10 PM, Jan 18, 2012
Islamabad: Talks between India and Pakistan have reduced the trust deficit and the two sides should step up efforts to create a solid foundation for taking the peace process forward, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday. The resolution of differences between the two countries would usher in an era of peace, progress and prosperity for the people of the subcontinent, Gilani said during a meeting with a group...
09:37 PM, Jan 18, 2012
Islamabad: Beleaguered Pakistan government appears to be in no mood to tone down in the battle of attrition when Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani appears before the Supreme Court on Thursday in compliance with its direction. According to sources, Gilani, who is already involved in a tussle with the powerful Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, is unlikely to offer apology to the court which has issued a contempt notice...
06:15 PM, Jan 18, 2012
New Delhi: Pakistan's main anti-corruption watchdog, The National Accountability Bureau, is considering filing a case of misuse of authority against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani under which he could face a prison term of 14 years if convicted. The NAB is mulling the filing of the case in connection with appointment of Adnan Khwaja, Chairman, Oil & Gas Development Company. The chairman has already been charge sheeted in a graft...
11:26 AM, Jan 18, 2012
New Delhi: As Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is scheduled to appear in person in the Supreme Court on Thursday on why corruption cases weren't re-opened against President Asif Ali Zardari, one of Gilani's biggest critics, Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan has hit back at those who call him a Taliban supporter. Denying links with Taliban Khan said, "If I am a Taliban supporter then Hillary Clinton is also one."...
06:27 AM, Jan 18, 2012
Islamabad: The contempt notice against Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was on Tuesday challenged in the Supreme Court. The petition filed in the apex court argued that the Prime Minister enjoyed immunity like the President, adding that "it is not the job of the Prime Minister to write letter to Swiss authorities". It further said that the Supreme Court must first call the Law Minister and the Law Secretary...
04:55 PM, Jan 17, 2012
Islamabad: The Pakistan Supreme Court on Tuesday made the next move against the government by suspending the licence of President Asif Ali Zardari's close aide and lawyer Babar Awan. The licence of the lawyer was cancelled as he failed to respond to a contempt notice. This came a day after the apex court served Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani a contempt notice for failing to re-open corruption cases against Zardari....
04:38 PM, Jan 17, 2012
Islamabad: The Pakistani media on Tuesday warned beleaguered Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani-led government that it has been granted a "last lifeline" by the Supreme Court to end its confrontation with the judiciary as the nation can ill-afford another spell of military rule. Gilani's response when he appears in the apex court on January 19 is expected to influence the outcome of the current face-off between the Pakistan People's Party-led...
01:58 PM, Jan 17, 2012
Islamabad: The noose seems to be tightening around Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. On Monday, the Pakistan Supreme Court served him a contempt notice for failing to re-open corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. Gilani may now be forced to apologise to the court in person and even seek re-opening of those cases. Gilani, under siege, declared in Parliament on Monday that he will respond to summons from...
07:32 AM, Jan 17, 2012
Islamabad: Pakistan's Supreme Court on Monday ordered Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani to appear before it for failing to pursue corruption cases against the president and other officials, a sharp escalation in the government's battle for survival. The court threatened the premier with contempt, the latest blow for the civilian administration which also faces pressure from the military over a mysterious memo seeking US help to avert an alleged coup...
03:46 AM, Jan 17, 2012
Islamabad: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday called on the military and judiciary to defend democracy and not to "pack up the system" as Pakistan's beleaguered government got a morale booster when parliament passed a pro-democracy resolution. Speaking in the National Assembly or lower house of parliament after the resolution was passed by a two-thirds majority in the 342-member House, Gilani said his government may have differences of opinion...
02:28 AM, Jan 17, 2012
Pakistan SC has summoned PM Yousuf Raza Gilani on Jan 19. CNN correspondent Raza Sayah explains what it means. ...
12:18 AM, Jan 17, 2012
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11:56 PM, Jan 16, 2012
