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5th September, 2012
Power and its six degrees of separation
Dawn.com provides a perspective of the political events that shaped the history of Pakistan and gave rise to various conflicting moments.
Dawn.com provides a perspective of the political events that shaped the history of Pakistan and gave rise to various conflicting moments.
4th August, 2012
Analysis: Culling the contempt law
Though the conclusion of the Supreme Court on the Contempt of Court Act was a predictable one, the reasoning by which it came about raises many questions.
Though the conclusion of the Supreme Court on the Contempt of Court Act was a predictable one, the reasoning by which it came about raises many questions.
28th April, 2012
Defiant PM vows not to cede office
“I am with the people of Pakistan,” Mr Gilani said, adding: “Parliament is supreme and ultimate authority.”
“I am with the people of Pakistan,” Mr Gilani said, adding: “Parliament is supreme and ultimate authority.”
26th April, 2012
Down but not out
The ruling convicted PM for contempt and sentenced him “until the rising of the court”.
The ruling convicted PM for contempt and sentenced him “until the rising of the court”.
13th April, 2012
What is in store for beleaguered prime minister?
“The government would fight to the last man."
“The government would fight to the last man."
7th March, 2012
Stands disqualified?
Article 204 of the 1973 constitution empowers the courts to punish any person for contempt.
Article 204 of the 1973 constitution empowers the courts to punish any person for contempt.
3rd February, 2012
Slapping in public, apologising in private
Gilani is a simple man from Multan and his politics is based on rural principles.
Gilani is a simple man from Multan and his politics is based on rural principles.
