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10th June, 2012
PM urges CJ to consider Musa Gilani his own son
If the Chief Justice cannot hear Arsalan Iftikhar’s case, he should consider Musa Gilani his own son and take up his case instead, the PM said Sunday.
If the Chief Justice cannot hear Arsalan Iftikhar’s case, he should consider Musa Gilani his own son and take up his case instead, the PM said Sunday.
28th May, 2012
PML-N, PTI file petitions in SC challenging NA speaker’s ruling
Gilani stands disqualified and should be immediately barred from performing further duties as the prime minister, the petitioners argue in their applications.
Gilani stands disqualified and should be immediately barred from performing further duties as the prime minister, the petitioners argue in their applications.
24th May, 2012
No question of PM Gilani’s disqualification, decides NA speaker
In a five-page ruling, NA Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza says that no question arises of PM Gilani's disqualification in light of the Supreme Court's verdict.
In a five-page ruling, NA Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza says that no question arises of PM Gilani's disqualification in light of the Supreme Court's verdict.
22nd May, 2012
Speaker NA directs PM to file response over conviction
According to sources, Attorney General Irfan Qadir, by giving his legal and constitutional advice, has objected to PM Gilani’s potential disqualification.
According to sources, Attorney General Irfan Qadir, by giving his legal and constitutional advice, has objected to PM Gilani’s potential disqualification.
19th May, 2012
Conspiracies against govt will fail, says PM
Gilani said he had not come into power “through the back door” and nobody could remove him as long as he had the support of the people.
Gilani said he had not come into power “through the back door” and nobody could remove him as long as he had the support of the people.
18th May, 2012
No-confidence vote only way to unseat me, Gilani tells opposition
“I will not resign on somebody’s wishes ... I have complete support of the parliament,” said Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday.
“I will not resign on somebody’s wishes ... I have complete support of the parliament,” said Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday.
17th May, 2012
No decision yet on Nato supply lines, says Gilani
The final decision would depend on the outcome of ongoing talks between different ministries and officials, said the prime minister.
The final decision would depend on the outcome of ongoing talks between different ministries and officials, said the prime minister.
16th May, 2012
Relations with Nato, US at critical juncture: Gilani
The government will make all crucial decisions keeping the "nation's strategic interests" into account, the PM told the federal cabinet on Wednesday.
The government will make all crucial decisions keeping the "nation's strategic interests" into account, the PM told the federal cabinet on Wednesday.
12th May, 2012
Gilani denies Zawahiri’s presence in Pakistan
“Why should I think he (Zawahiri) is in Pakistan?” asked the Pakistani premier, urging the US to share information on the al Qaeda leader.
“Why should I think he (Zawahiri) is in Pakistan?” asked the Pakistani premier, urging the US to share information on the al Qaeda leader.
8th May, 2012
Gilani departs for five-day visit to UK
The prime minister will be participating in the first Pak-UK summit level review of the Enhanced Strategic Dialogue in the United Kingdom.
The prime minister will be participating in the first Pak-UK summit level review of the Enhanced Strategic Dialogue in the United Kingdom.
27th April, 2012
Gilani, US envoy discuss Pak-US ties
Prime Minister Gilani reiterated that ties between the two states must move forward in light of new foreign policy guidelines approved by parliament.
Prime Minister Gilani reiterated that ties between the two states must move forward in light of new foreign policy guidelines approved by parliament.
26th April, 2012
What was the case against PM about?
Some key facts explaining the background of the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.
Some key facts explaining the background of the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.
25th April, 2012
Entire cabinet to accompany Gilani for contempt verdict
“I will appear before the Supreme Court tomorrow,” Gilani told the cabinet, while chairing the weekly cabinet meeting here at the PM Secretariat.
“I will appear before the Supreme Court tomorrow,” Gilani told the cabinet, while chairing the weekly cabinet meeting here at the PM Secretariat.
14th April, 2012
Gilani reiterates commitment to Seraiki province
“The creation of the Seraiki province is not only your right, but my promise to you,” said the prime minister, addressing a gathering in Alipur.
“The creation of the Seraiki province is not only your right, but my promise to you,” said the prime minister, addressing a gathering in Alipur.
31st March, 2012
Parliament will draft future foreign policy, says Gilani
The prime minister said this while talking to reportes at Chaklala Air Base before his departure on a two-day visit to China for the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2012.
The prime minister said this while talking to reportes at Chaklala Air Base before his departure on a two-day visit to China for the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2012.
29th March, 2012
Final verdict for NRO implementation case on April 16
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing for the National Reconciliation Order (NRO) implementation case till 16 April, DawnNews reported.
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing for the National Reconciliation Order (NRO) implementation case till 16 April, DawnNews reported.
23rd February, 2012
Govt committed to productive talks with India, says Gilani
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that talks were necessary for permanent and concrete relations with India.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that talks were necessary for permanent and concrete relations with India.
20th February, 2012
20th Amendment to ensure free polls, says Gilani
KHAIRPUR, Feb 19: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the 20th Amendment will ensure that the next general elections are free and fair.
KHAIRPUR, Feb 19: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the 20th Amendment will ensure that the next general elections are free and fair.
28th January, 2012
President, PM congratulate cricket team over England victory
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani congratulated the national cricket team over their 72-run victory in the second test match against England in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani congratulated the national cricket team over their 72-run victory in the second test match against England in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
17th January, 2012
Talks at Presidency to end govt-army impasse
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16: Away from the political maelstrom generated by Supreme Court`s summoning of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on contempt charges, parleys between the government and the
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16: Away from the political maelstrom generated by Supreme Court`s summoning of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on contempt charges, parleys between the government and the
