Shafqat Ali
SC, govt head for clash over new law
Another clash between the executive and judiciary is brewing in Pakistan as the government is rushing a new law to make the contempt of court irrelevant for the President, the Prime Minister, the chief ministers and the governors.
Pakistan govt moves to protect self
Over two weeks after disqualification of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani by Pakistan’s Supreme Court, the government gave its nod to the introduction of a new law that will exempt the preside
Now, Zardari’s dual posts under attack
Days after the Pakistan Supreme Court removed his close aide Yousaf Raza Gilani as Prime Minister, President Asif Ali Zardari’s immunity and dual posts — head of the state and the leader of the ruling
US ready to say ‘sorry’ to Pak
As a middle way to mend ties, the United States is set to say “sorry” instead of “we apologise” to partially accept Islamabad’s demand regarding the November killing of 26 Pakistani soldiers by the N
Zardari case: Pervez Ashraf feels heat
New Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf felt the heat right after sitting on the hot seat as the top court announced it will hear the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation cas
Raja Ashraf becomes new Pak PM despite graft case
Raja Parvez Ashraf, a stalwart of the ruling PPP, on Friday became Pakistan's new Prime Minister as the country struggled to come out of its latest political crisis.
Ashraf was administered the oath
High drama in Pak, many in race to be Prime Minister
Hours after the ruling Pakistan People’s Party picked Makhdoom Shahabuddin to replace ousted Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, a court issued non-bailable warrants against him, forcing the ruling coa
Zardari vows to save Parliament
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the people of Pakistan would never permit undermining of the Parliament behind different pretexts and the government knows how to ensure the supremacy
High drama in Pak, many in race to be PM
Hours after the ruling Pakistan People’s Party picked Makhdoom Shahabuddin to replace ousted Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, a court issued non-bailable warrants against him, forcing the ruling coalition to look for a new PM.
Pakistan to get new PM on Friday
Pakistan’s National Assembly has been convened on Friday to elect a new prime minister with the name of outgoing textile minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin emerging as the main contender for the post.
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