Gilani has no option but to write letter: Nawaz
February 11th, 2012 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has no option but to write to the Swiss authorities to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, ... Read more...
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Gilani’s appeal in contempt case rejected by apex court
February 10th, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Pakistan's Supreme Court Friday rejected an appeal by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani against appearing before it on contempt charges, his defence lawyer said.The appeal ... Read more...
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Gilani won’t ask Switzerland to reopen cases against Zardari
February 10th, 2012 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 10 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani "will never" write to Swiss authorities to reopen money laundering cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, according to a ... Read more...
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Pakistani PM files appeal in contempt of court
February 8th, 2012 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Wednesday filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against the order to summon him in a contempt of court ... Read more...
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Pakistan government may sink deeper into crisis: daily
February 3rd, 2012 - 12:14 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 3 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court's ruling that Yousuf Raza Gilani has committed contempt of court has "significantly escalated pressure on the embattled prime minister and may ... Read more...
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Gilani has committed contempt, rules court (Second Lead)
February 2nd, 2012 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court Thursday ruled that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had committed contempt by not initiating action against President Asif Ali Zardari for ... Read more...
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Pakistan PM has committed contempt, says court (Lead)
February 2nd, 2012 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court Thursday ruled that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has committed contempt by not initiating action against President Asif Ali Zardar for ... Read more...
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Gilani has committed contempt, rules Pakistan court
February 2nd, 2012 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday ruled that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has committed contempt by not initiating action against President Asif Ali Zardar for corruption, ... Read more...
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No contempt proceedings if president has immunity: Pakistani court
February 1st, 2012 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 1 (IANS) There is no need for contempt proceedings if the president's immunity is proved, Pakistan's Supreme Court said Wednesday while hearing a contempt of court case ... Read more...
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India to support democratisation of Myanmar
January 24th, 2012 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) With Myanmar fast moving towards democratisation, India Tuesday welcomed the national reconciliation initiated by President Thein Sein's government.At a meeting between External Affairs Minister ... Read more...
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Gilani, in Supreme Court, backs Zardari (Evening Lead)
January 19th, 2012 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Embattled Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday made a rare personal appearance in the Supreme Court here to come out in defence of corruption-tainted President ... Read more...
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President enjoys immunity, Gilani tells Supreme Court (Afternoon Lead)
January 19th, 2012 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday appeared before the Supreme Court in a contempt of court case for not acting against President Asif Ali ... Read more...
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`Gilani has accepted majesty of law’
January 19th, 2012 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Yousuf Raza Gilani has "accepted majesty of the law", said his lawyer after the prime minister appeared before the Supreme Court that had issued a ... Read more...
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Contempt of court: Supreme Court adjourns till Feb 1
January 19th, 2012 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan Supreme Court Thursday adjourned till Feb 1 hearing in the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, who made a personal ... Read more...
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Gilani’s appearance great day for Pakistan: Judge
January 19th, 2012 - 12:29 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) This was a great day in the history of Pakistan as the prime minister had appeared before the Supreme Court bench that issued a contempt ... Read more...
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President enjoys immunity, Pakistan PM tells apex court
January 19th, 2012 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan's constitution provides immunity to the president, said Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday while appearing before the Supreme Court in a contempt of court ... Read more...
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Have always respected court: Gilani
January 19th, 2012 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday appeared before the Supreme Court in a contempt of court case and said he had always respected the ... Read more...
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Contempt of court: Gilani set to appear before apex court
January 19th, 2012 - 11:28 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani was Thursday set to appear before the Supreme Court following a contempt notice for not implementing a directive to ... Read more...
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Pakistani PM on suicidal warpath, says daily
January 18th, 2012 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani appeared to be on a "suicidal warpath", said a daily, noting that his "raving and ranting will not hide ... Read more...
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Zardari has immunity: Pakistani PM’s lawyer
January 18th, 2012 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Asif Ali Zardari has immunity from prosecution, says the lawyer of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani who has been issued a contempt notice by the ... Read more...
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Gilani gets lawyer in contempt case (Evening Lead)
January 17th, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Prominent Pakistani lawyer Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan will represent Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in the Supreme Court in the contempt of court case.Ahsan, also a ... Read more...
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Contempt notice against Gilani challenged
January 17th, 2012 - 4:44 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) A petition was filed Tuesday in the Lahore registry of the Supreme Court against a contempt notice issued to Pakistani Prime Minster Yousuf Raza Gilani.Lawyer ... Read more...
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PM should respect court orders: Nawaz
January 17th, 2012 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Nawaz Sharif has said Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani should accept the court orders if he believes in democracy. He ... Read more...
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Krishna holds talks with Sri Lankan president, PM
January 17th, 2012 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Jan 17 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Tuesday held a breakfast meeting with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the second day of his four-day visit to ... Read more...
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Pakistan parliament passes resolution supporting Gilani (Night Lead)
January 17th, 2012 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistan's National Assembly Monday evening passed a resolution supporting democracy in the country, which gave a breather to beleagured Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani against ... Read more...
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Krishna to push for political settlement of Tamil issue (Lead)
January 16th, 2012 - 10:22 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna will urge Sri Lanka to seek an early political settlement of the Tamil issue during his four-day visit, a ... Read more...
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Gilani offers to quit after apex court contempt notice (Third Lead)
January 16th, 2012 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistan slipped into further uncertainty Monday as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani offered to resign after the Supreme Court issued him a contempt notice for ... Read more...
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Gilani offers to quit after apex court contempt notice (Second Lead)
January 16th, 2012 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistan slipped into further uncertainty Monday as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani offered to resign after the Supreme Court issued him a contempt notice for ... Read more...
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Gilani offers to quit: Report (Lead)
January 16th, 2012 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Embattled Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Monday offered to resign after a meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari in the wake of a ... Read more...
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Contempt notice: Gilani will appear before apex court
January 16th, 2012 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will appear before the Supreme Court, which issued a contempt notice to him Monday, said a media report here.Geo News ... Read more...
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Country stands by Supreme Court, says Imran Khan
January 16th, 2012 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) The country would stand by the Supreme Court, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan Monday after the apex court issued a contempt notice to ... Read more...
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Gilani meets Zardari after apex court’s contempt notice
January 16th, 2012 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani met President Asif Ali Zardari after the Supreme Court issued him a contempt notice.Both leaders discussed the current political situation ... Read more...
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Pakistan’s apex court issues Gilani contempt notice (Lead)
January 16th, 2012 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued a contempt notice to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for not implementing its verdict to act against President Asif Ali ... Read more...
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Pakistan’s Supreme Court issues contempt notice to Gilani
January 16th, 2012 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday issued contempt notice to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in the National Reconciliation Order (NRO) case.The court directed the prime minister ... Read more...
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Krishna heads to Lanka, hopes for solution to Tamils’ problems (Lead)
January 15th, 2012 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore/New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Sunday hoped for a lasting political solution to the outstanding issues between the minority Tamil-speaking Sri Lankans and the government."It ... Read more...
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