Pakistan premier praises armed forces amid tension
Pakistan's prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has moved to calm mounting tensions between the government and the armed forces, saying the civilian leadership fully supports the military.
His comments
US, Pakistan relationship at its lowest ebb: Musharraf
Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has said the current bilateral relationship between Islamabad and Washington was at its lowest ebb, even lower than that after the 9/11 attack.
"We're at a
Pakistan PM calls MPs to arms: ‘Save democracy’
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, made a strong pitch for democracy in a country plagued by military coups when he defiantly urged MPs of all parties to support him, saying they had to choos
No confidence vote not needed: Gilani
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday said he does not need a vote of confidence from the parliament.
"Whoever wants to initiate a no-confidence motion in the parliament, they are free
Gilani urges MPs: ‘Save democracy’
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, declaring he did not need to take a vote of confidence from Parliament, urged MPs of all parties to support him, saying they had to choose betw-een democrac
Zardari and Kayani meet for first time since memogate scandal
Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Saturday met President Asif Ali Zardari triggering speculation that moves could be made to resolve the tense stand-off between the government and the po
Pak’s memogate: Zardari, Kayani meet to resolve crisis
Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Saturday met President Asif Ali Zardari triggering speculation that moves could be made to resolve the tense stand-off between the government and the powerful military.
Yousuf Raza Gilani makes conciliatory remarks on Pak army
Embattled Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday night appeared to reach out to the powerful army by stating that all state institutions will be allowed to play their role in an appare
Pakistan coup drama shifts to top court
A day after Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani sacked defence secretary Naeem Khalid Lodhi, and coup fears waned even as the standoff between the Army and the government continued in Pakistan, the focu
Won't support any coup, says Imran Khan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Thursday said his party will not support any military coup, as tensions mounted between the country's political leadership and the army.
Mr. Khan's