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2nd February, 2013
Gilani files review plea in SC against disqualification
In June 2012, the court had declared Gilani disqualified from holding a seat in the parliament from the date of his conviction in a contempt case.
In June 2012, the court had declared Gilani disqualified from holding a seat in the parliament from the date of his conviction in a contempt case.
1st June, 2012
The drift of constitutional battles and dangers they face
Gilani's conviction and sentencing for contempt of the SC is proving more than just one momentous judgment by the now independent judiciary.
Gilani's conviction and sentencing for contempt of the SC is proving more than just one momentous judgment by the now independent judiciary.
28th May, 2012
PML-N, PTI file petitions in SC challenging NA speaker’s ruling
Gilani stands disqualified and should be immediately barred from performing further duties as the prime minister, the petitioners argue in their applications.
Gilani stands disqualified and should be immediately barred from performing further duties as the prime minister, the petitioners argue in their applications.
11th May, 2012
Look back to move forward
The PML-N demands the resignation of Mr Gilani while the PPP and its allied parties say ‘nothing doing, come what may'.
The PML-N demands the resignation of Mr Gilani while the PPP and its allied parties say ‘nothing doing, come what may'.
7th May, 2012
Petition against PM: LHC adjourns hearing to May 11
Chief Justice LHC Azmat Saeed remarked that the case "should not be politicised as it was of an administrative nature as opposed to a political one".
Chief Justice LHC Azmat Saeed remarked that the case "should not be politicised as it was of an administrative nature as opposed to a political one".
28th April, 2012
Defiant PM vows not to cede office
“I am with the people of Pakistan,” Mr Gilani said, adding: “Parliament is supreme and ultimate authority.”
“I am with the people of Pakistan,” Mr Gilani said, adding: “Parliament is supreme and ultimate authority.”
25th April, 2012
Moment of truth is upon Gilani
“There is a complete void. How will the court proceed when there is no law?”
“There is a complete void. How will the court proceed when there is no law?”
20th April, 2012
Aitzaz describes six SC options as ‘nuclear blast’
Aitzaz described as a ‘nuclear blast’ the six options the Supreme Court had outlined on Jan 10 while taking to task the chief executive.
Aitzaz described as a ‘nuclear blast’ the six options the Supreme Court had outlined on Jan 10 while taking to task the chief executive.
19th April, 2012
PM not disobeying court orders, but wants letter issue deferred: Aitzaz
Aitzaz said that his client was not disobeying its order to write a letter to the Swiss authorities but wanted the matter to be deferred till the completion of tenure of Zardari as President.
Aitzaz said that his client was not disobeying its order to write a letter to the Swiss authorities but wanted the matter to be deferred till the completion of tenure of Zardari as President.
29th March, 2012
Final verdict for NRO implementation case on April 16
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing for the National Reconciliation Order (NRO) implementation case till 16 April, DawnNews reported.
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing for the National Reconciliation Order (NRO) implementation case till 16 April, DawnNews reported.
26th March, 2012
Contempt of court hearing adjourned till March 27
ISLAMABAD: The Contempt of court case hearing against the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been adjourned till March 27 as the PM’s counsel Barrister…
ISLAMABAD: The Contempt of court case hearing against the Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been adjourned till March 27 as the PM’s counsel Barrister…
22nd March, 2012
PM’s contempt hearing adjourned till March 26
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani till March 26, DawnNews reported.
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani till March 26, DawnNews reported.
22nd March, 2012
SC urged to decide contempt case before NRO action
ISLAMABAD, March 21: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani threw the ball back to the Supreme Court on Wednesday by requesting it to first settle the contempt matter and then raise the issue of implementation of
ISLAMABAD, March 21: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani threw the ball back to the Supreme Court on Wednesday by requesting it to first settle the contempt matter and then raise the issue of implementation of
21st March, 2012
Gilani’s contempt of court hearing adjourned till Thursday
The hearing against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on charges pertaining to contempt of court commenced and continues on Wednesday, DawnNews reported.
The hearing against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on charges pertaining to contempt of court commenced and continues on Wednesday, DawnNews reported.
9th March, 2012
SC gives March 21 deadline to PM for writing Swiss letter
The court noted that despite repeated directions and warnings.
The court noted that despite repeated directions and warnings.
8th March, 2012
Nargis Sethi faces tough questions in court
ISLAMABAD, March 7: Defence and Cabinet Secretary Nargis Sethi informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday that no summary had been received from the law ministry about reopening graft
ISLAMABAD, March 7: Defence and Cabinet Secretary Nargis Sethi informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday that no summary had been received from the law ministry about reopening graft
7th March, 2012
PM’s contempt case hearing adjourned till March 8
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court adjourned the contempt of court case hearing against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani till March 8, DawnNews reported. Defence and Cabinet Secretary,…
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court adjourned the contempt of court case hearing against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani till March 8, DawnNews reported. Defence and Cabinet Secretary,…
28th February, 2012
Aitzaz wants SC to summon Awan, officials as witnesses
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: A day before the formal hearing by the Supreme Court of a contempt of court charge against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, his counsel submitted on Monday a miscellaneous application requesting two top government officers and a former law
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: A day before the formal hearing by the Supreme Court of a contempt of court charge against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, his counsel submitted on Monday a miscellaneous application requesting two top government officers and a former law
14th February, 2012
Guilty? asks court; No, will contest charge: PM
As Gilani left the court premises, the charges were dissected.
As Gilani left the court premises, the charges were dissected.
14th February, 2012
Moral support for Gilani, ire at US hearing in NA
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13: Hours after being indicted by the Supreme Court over a disputed contempt charge, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani seemed winning some moral support across party lines in the National Assembly on Monday before opposition leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan jumped in to share the day`s honours
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13: Hours after being indicted by the Supreme Court over a disputed contempt charge, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani seemed winning some moral support across party lines in the National Assembly on Monday before opposition leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan jumped in to share the day`s honours
