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Zardari commutes Sarabjit's death sentence; likely to be freed

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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has commuted Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh's sentence to life imprisonment, paving the way for his release in the next few days, official sources on Tues

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

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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

Gilani moves into presidency for security reasons

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani along with his family has moved into the sprawling presidency in the heart of Islamabad for security reasons, according to media reports.

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Only 47 per cent consumers paid for electricity in Pakistan

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The Pakistan government has failed to collect Rs 495 billion worth of electricity bills in the last eleven months, taking the recovery ratio to 47 per cent, one of the lowest ever in the country's his

Raja Ashraf becomes new Pak PM despite graft case

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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

Focus on resolving problems of people: Zardari tells new PM

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari directed the new premier Raja Parvez Ashraf, to focus on resolving the problems of the people, including a crippling power shortage that has triggered violent prote

Pak PM retains most members of Gilani’s cabinet in his govt

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Pakistan's new Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf retained most key members of former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's cabinet in the same positions as he allocated portfolios among his council of ministers.

Pakistan nomintes ex-minister Raja Pervez as new PM

Pakistan's main ruling party on Friday named Raja Pervez Ashraf as its nominee for Prime Minister after a court issued an arrest warrant for its first choice, Makhdoom Shahabuddin.

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Raja Pervez Ashraf elected new Pakistan PM

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Raja Parvez Ashraf was elected Pakistan's new prime minister on Friday after the Supreme Court dismissed Yousuf Raza Gilani for contempt, the speaker of the lower house of parliament announced.

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