The political crisis engulfing Pakistan deepened Monday when the nation's top court clashed with a beleaguered government already under attack from the powerful army — a combined assault that could bring down the U.S.-backed administration.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Amended resolution: Final authority to rule lies with Allah Almighty
ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers on Monday presented the pro-democracy resolution, after incorporation of PML-N’s proposed amendments, before the National Assembly for approval on Monday.
Supreme Court moved for disqualification of President, PM Gilani
ISLAMABAD: A petition, seeking disqualification of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, was filed Monday in the Supreme Court.
NRO implementation: NAB chairman tenders apology
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Admiral (R) Fasih Bokhari Monday tendered apology before the Supreme Court for not complying with the court orders.
Supreme Court serves contempt of court notice to PM Gilani
Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued contempt of court notice to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in NRO implementation case on Monday.
Road accident claims 8 lives in Sargodha
At least Seven people have been died, 18 injured in a road accident in Sargodha on Sunday.
PTI not demanding but snatching turn: Imran Khan
Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan has said that both big Parties have been failed to solve the problems of masses, adding that PTI not demanding the turn from Nawaz Sharif but snatching the turn.
PM Gilani to appear before apex court
The coalition partners of the government showing full confidence over the Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have unanimously decided that they would not demand the resignation of PM Gilani and have unanimously advised Prime minister to appear before the Supreme Court on January 19.
Case can not be registered against Mansoor Ijaz: Memo Commission
The high power Judicial Commission constituted for probe into Memogate scandal had ordered that treason case can not registered against Mansoor Ijaz main character of Memo scandal, adding that applications against Mansoor are efforts to prevent him to arrive Pakistan.
NA approves pro-govt resolution, rejects amendments moved by opposition
Islamabad: The Lower House of the Parliament, Monday, approved a resolution in favour of the government by rejecting amendments proposed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and other opposition parties with majority vote.
Parliament is supreme, sovereign: PM Gilani
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has clarified that he will appear before the Supreme Court, as he respects the judiciary.
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