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19th June, 2012
PPP exploring various options
A source in the party told Dawn that over the last couple of weeks, the leadership has been deliberating on its response to the Supreme Court’s ruling.
A source in the party told Dawn that over the last couple of weeks, the leadership has been deliberating on its response to the Supreme Court’s ruling.
16th June, 2012
Government to foil conspiracies against democracy: Gilani
The prime minster said despite all the efforts of the anti-democratic elements, the PPP has succeeded to present its fifth consecutive budget this year.
The prime minster said despite all the efforts of the anti-democratic elements, the PPP has succeeded to present its fifth consecutive budget this year.
16th June, 2012
Ties with US, Nato supply route issue discussed
The political and military leadership met at the presidency and discussed the issues of regional security and relations with the US.
The political and military leadership met at the presidency and discussed the issues of regional security and relations with the US.
15th June, 2012
PML-N goes quiet on all the thorny issues
An opposition is considered to be the alternative government, but in Pakistan the opposition seems least interested in affairs crucial to the country.
An opposition is considered to be the alternative government, but in Pakistan the opposition seems least interested in affairs crucial to the country.
13th June, 2012
Riaz hurls three questions at CJ
One dust storm hit Islamabad on Tuesday afternoon, but Malik Riaz hit the capital twice on the same day.
One dust storm hit Islamabad on Tuesday afternoon, but Malik Riaz hit the capital twice on the same day.
11th June, 2012
Martial law era has ended: Gilani
The prime minister said other three provinces had decided to hold local government elections on party basis and Punjab should follow suit.
The prime minister said other three provinces had decided to hold local government elections on party basis and Punjab should follow suit.
10th June, 2012
Government takes notice of DG Khan rape case
President Zardari, Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif and Adviser to PM, Rehman Malik, took serious notice of the incident ordering a report from authorities.
President Zardari, Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif and Adviser to PM, Rehman Malik, took serious notice of the incident ordering a report from authorities.
8th June, 2012
Wits and ideas give way to fists and blows
The first budget session for this fiscal will undoubtedly go down in the history of parliamentary affairs of the country as one of the most hotly contested ones.
The first budget session for this fiscal will undoubtedly go down in the history of parliamentary affairs of the country as one of the most hotly contested ones.
1st June, 2012
Gilani describes fifth successive budget as historic achievement
The prime minister made the remarks while chairing the Special Cabinet meeting on budget proposals (2012-13) at the Parliament House.
The prime minister made the remarks while chairing the Special Cabinet meeting on budget proposals (2012-13) at the Parliament House.
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.
31st May, 2012
Speaker’s ruling cannot be questioned outside NA: Fehmida
“If anybody has doubts about powers of the speaker, he should carefully read Rule 28 of the NA to understand my position,” said Fehmida.
“If anybody has doubts about powers of the speaker, he should carefully read Rule 28 of the NA to understand my position,” said Fehmida.
29th May, 2012
Opposition parties undermining Parliament’s sanctity: Gilani
The prime minister, after meeting with Maulana Fazlur Rehman, said that he has discussed issues related to the budget with the JUI-F chief.
The prime minister, after meeting with Maulana Fazlur Rehman, said that he has discussed issues related to the budget with the JUI-F chief.
29th May, 2012
Munawar criticises Gilani over Salala attack statement
Gilani’s statement in this respect is an open invitation to the lawbreakers and terrorists to create chaos in the country, said the JI chief.
Gilani’s statement in this respect is an open invitation to the lawbreakers and terrorists to create chaos in the country, said the JI chief.
29th May, 2012
President, PM discuss political situation, law and order
Karachi violence, Balochistan issue, power crisis, forthcoming budget were also discussed while Zardari also briefed Gilani about his Chicago visit.
Karachi violence, Balochistan issue, power crisis, forthcoming budget were also discussed while Zardari also briefed Gilani about his Chicago visit.
28th May, 2012
Thousands rally in support of PM Gilani in Quetta
The speakers said that PTI and PML-N have been hatching conspiracies against the democratic government since it came into power.
The speakers said that PTI and PML-N have been hatching conspiracies against the democratic government since it came into power.
28th May, 2012
Govt working on projects to resolve energy crisis: Gilani
The prime minister, during an interview, said there was no restriction on dual citizenship for legislators in the Constitution and he was in favour of it.
The prime minister, during an interview, said there was no restriction on dual citizenship for legislators in the Constitution and he was in favour of it.
28th May, 2012
PML-N decides to challenge speaker’s ruling
The opposition PML-N has decided to challenge in the SC National Assembly Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza’s ruling to save PM from disqualification.
The opposition PML-N has decided to challenge in the SC National Assembly Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza’s ruling to save PM from disqualification.
27th May, 2012
People will not support long march: Gilani
Gilani said restoration in original form of the 1973 Constitution, which had been disfigured by dictators, was the biggest achievement of his government.
Gilani said restoration in original form of the 1973 Constitution, which had been disfigured by dictators, was the biggest achievement of his government.
26th May, 2012
Restoration of 1973 constitution biggest achievement of PPP: PM
Gilani said the PML-N should have staged long march when the dictator was in power, judges were in jails and media was restricted.
Gilani said the PML-N should have staged long march when the dictator was in power, judges were in jails and media was restricted.
23rd May, 2012
Erdogan calls for peaceful co-existence
“I hope to see peaceful co-existence and solidarity between PM Gilani and Nawaz Sharif,” Mr Erdogan said.
“I hope to see peaceful co-existence and solidarity between PM Gilani and Nawaz Sharif,” Mr Erdogan said.
