18th April, 2013
Day 0: A taste of Lahore
They have learned how to live together, peacefully, enjoying each other’s company, without compromising over their political views.
18th April, 2013
Day 0 Blog: The PPP in a wheelchair
Wherever Saeen Hara goes, he takes his Bhuttos with him. No knowledge of political science can help me understand his conviction.
13th April, 2013
CJ summons former rulers over ‘lifetime of perks’
A SC bench will hear the case of unprecedented security protocol and privileges for life for office bearers of key government posts on April 16.
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    4th April, 2013
    April 4th is here again
    At least a week in advance, the city is decorated with billboards that feature pictures of the public’s blind and deaf representatives whose faces keep getting bigger than Bhutto and Benazir’s pictures.
    7th March, 2013
    Opposition boycotts voting: New province bill gets through Senate
    The govt managed to get the controversial bill seeking creation of a new province in Punjab through the Senate amid opposition’s boycott.
    6th March, 2013
    Some elements mixing up issues, says Zardari
    Zardari said that some non-political forces were trying to divert people’s attention from real issues facing the country but the govt was determined to solve all problems.
    17th February, 2013
    Pakistan wants improved ties with India, Afghanistan: Ashraf
    “It is not in the interest of the world that tension continues in our region,” said the PM during an interview with a private TV channel.
    12th February, 2013
    PTI raises objections against appointment of new KPK governor
    The PTI termed the appointment of Engineer Shaukatullah Khan as a violation of the 18th constitutional amendment.
    21st January, 2013
    IMF talks: differing perceptions
    Consultations have revolved around the well-known issues — stagnant revenue-to-GDP ratio and faltering public sector enterprises.
    31st December, 2012
    Following Constitution only way to stabilize Pakistan: Kaira
    The information minister advised Dr Tahirul Qadri to forward his recommendations to the ECP, but must refrain from resorting to any unconstitutional move.
    21st December, 2012
    PM Ashraf urges nation to shun despondency
    The prime minister, while launching a book regarding govt’s performance, said the entire nation must rise together irrespective of their religious and political affiliations.
    1st December, 2012
    Completing tenure will have far-reaching impact on democracy: Ashraf
    The prime minister said that elections would be held on stipulated time and the date will be announced in consultation with the opposition.
    13th November, 2012
    Progress not possible without empowering the underprivileged: PM
    The premier said the PPP's politics centres around the poor and the underprivileged, adding that, the government has made that clear through its policies.
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    26th September, 2012
    Look before you sleep
    Amidst mind boggling protests and curiosity for the fate of the new PM, it is quite pleasant to know that Kareena Kapoor will embrace Islam after marriage.
    26th September, 2012
    Interim govt not before March: Kaira
    “Formation of interim government in November or December this year is not possible,” said Qamar Zaman Kaira.
    28th August, 2012
    PPP government respects judiciary: Kaira
    “We are thankful to apex court for granting time to the prime minister,” Kaira said, “We are bound to the decision of the courts.”
    16th August, 2012
    PTI against the military operation in NW: Imran Khan
    Speaking to media representatives, Khan said the PTI opposed the idea of a military operation in North Waziristan from the very first day.
    30th July, 2012
    Elections to be fair and free, says Zardari
    The president said: “I want to make a promise with the people that the next elections will be held on time and will be fair, free and impartial.”
    28th July, 2012
    MQM’s APC is dubious, says PML- N leader
    Shazia Aurangzeb said holding all parties conference, after meeting with President Zardari, gives an impression of a ploy for delaying elections.
    24th June, 2012
    Priority will be given to resolving energy crisis: Ashraf
    PM Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said that the PPP government does not want any confrontation with any institutions and claimed it will complete the constitutional term with the help of all coalition partners.