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10th May, 2013
Former Pakistani PM urges restraint after son’s abduction
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani urged restraint, telling his supporters to “let the law take its own course” after his son Ali Haider’s…
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani urged restraint, telling his supporters to “let the law take its own course” after his son Ali Haider’s…
3rd May, 2013
Man for all seasons
Zafarullah Khan Jamali is one of the politicians who have been around the block — from the PPP, the party with which he started his political career in the 1970s, to Gen Ziaul Haq’s government, the Pakistan Muslim League and later the Pakistan
Zafarullah Khan Jamali is one of the politicians who have been around the block — from the PPP, the party with which he started his political career in the 1970s, to Gen Ziaul Haq’s government, the Pakistan Muslim League and later the Pakistan
16th April, 2013
Khoso appoints finance adviser, forms team for IMF talks
“Prime Minister retired Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has appointed Dr Shahid Amjad Chaudhry as adviser finance, in-charge of ministry of finance,” said a notification issued by Prime Minister Secretariat.
“Prime Minister retired Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has appointed Dr Shahid Amjad Chaudhry as adviser finance, in-charge of ministry of finance,” said a notification issued by Prime Minister Secretariat.
9th April, 2013
Illegal appointment case: SC summons former PM’s son-in-law
The SC has summoned the son-in-law of former PM of Pakistan Raja Pervez Ashraf in a case pertaining to his illegal appointment in the World Bank.
The SC has summoned the son-in-law of former PM of Pakistan Raja Pervez Ashraf in a case pertaining to his illegal appointment in the World Bank.
3rd April, 2013
Caretaker PM allocates portfolios to interim ministers
Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has allocated portfolios to the federal ministers in his cabinet who took oath yesterday.
Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso has allocated portfolios to the federal ministers in his cabinet who took oath yesterday.
31st March, 2013
Ex-ministers asked to return government items
ECP and the SC's tough posture regarding the scrutiny of particulars of election candidates has encouraged the water and power ministry to press for the recovery of its official items from three former ministers.
ECP and the SC's tough posture regarding the scrutiny of particulars of election candidates has encouraged the water and power ministry to press for the recovery of its official items from three former ministers.
26th March, 2013
ZTBL violates rules to oblige Pervez
The ZTBL, the largest public sector financial institution lending agriculture credit, opened three branches in the constituency of former prime minister Raja Pervez in the last few days in the office.
The ZTBL, the largest public sector financial institution lending agriculture credit, opened three branches in the constituency of former prime minister Raja Pervez in the last few days in the office.
24th March, 2013
Fair elections are topmost priority, says Khoso
The newly-named caretaker prime minister said that elections would be conducted according to the announced schedule and that fair and free elections were his first priority.
The newly-named caretaker prime minister said that elections would be conducted according to the announced schedule and that fair and free elections were his first priority.
24th March, 2013
ECP selects Mir Hazar Khan Khoso as caretaker PM
Chief Election Commissioner Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim announced the name of Mir Hazar Khan Khoso as caretaker prime minister for the upcoming elections.
Chief Election Commissioner Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim announced the name of Mir Hazar Khan Khoso as caretaker prime minister for the upcoming elections.
28th February, 2013
SC to resume hearing over Gilani’s review petition on Mar 6
The former PM had filed an appeal against the SC's ruling in the contempt case barring him from contesting elections and holding public office for five years.
The former PM had filed an appeal against the SC's ruling in the contempt case barring him from contesting elections and holding public office for five years.
24th February, 2013
Indian PM flies to Hyderabad after deadly blasts
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh flew to Hyderabad to visit some of the 117 injured in twin bombings last week which also killed 16 people.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh flew to Hyderabad to visit some of the 117 injured in twin bombings last week which also killed 16 people.
20th February, 2013
After failing to form new govt, Tunisian PM quits
Hamadi Jebali had threatened to quit if his plan for a non-partisan cabinet of technocrats to lead the north African country into early elections foundered.
Hamadi Jebali had threatened to quit if his plan for a non-partisan cabinet of technocrats to lead the north African country into early elections foundered.
30th January, 2013
No room for retired generals, judges in interim govt: PPP
The ruling Pakistan People’s Party has decided in principle to dissolve all assemblies by mid-February and hold elections for national and provincial assemblies on the same date in the middle of May.
The ruling Pakistan People’s Party has decided in principle to dissolve all assemblies by mid-February and hold elections for national and provincial assemblies on the same date in the middle of May.
29th January, 2013
Six killed in suicide blast outside Somali PM’s office
It is believed that many of those killed or wounded were soldiers or police. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
It is believed that many of those killed or wounded were soldiers or police. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
15th January, 2013
Pakistani stocks plummet amid political turmoil
The KSE-100 fell 525.29 points, or 3.16 per cent, on Tuesday amid fresh political turmoil in the country following the Supreme Court’s arrest orders for the prime minister.
The KSE-100 fell 525.29 points, or 3.16 per cent, on Tuesday amid fresh political turmoil in the country following the Supreme Court’s arrest orders for the prime minister.
11th December, 2012
Mali’s Prime Minister announces resignation
Malian Prime Minister Cheik Modibo Diarra announced the resignation of himself and his government early Tuesday just hours after he was arrested at home by soldiers.
Malian Prime Minister Cheik Modibo Diarra announced the resignation of himself and his government early Tuesday just hours after he was arrested at home by soldiers.
2nd December, 2012
PM on Kalabagh dam verdict: Judicial order not enough to launch project
“Projects of national import are executed only after thrashing out a consensus of all stakeholders,” Raja Pervez Ashraf said in reply to a question about the LHC’s verdict.
“Projects of national import are executed only after thrashing out a consensus of all stakeholders,” Raja Pervez Ashraf said in reply to a question about the LHC’s verdict.
15th November, 2012
Attempts to weaken democracy to be thwarted: PM
The prime minister warned that attempts by anti-state elements, who are trying their best to weaken the democratic agenda, will be thwarted.
The prime minister warned that attempts by anti-state elements, who are trying their best to weaken the democratic agenda, will be thwarted.
11th November, 2012
Long-term auto policy soon, says PM
The govt working on a long-term policy to strengthen auto-industry, ready to support experimental and innovative vehicles: PM Ashraf.
The govt working on a long-term policy to strengthen auto-industry, ready to support experimental and innovative vehicles: PM Ashraf.
9th September, 2012
Illegal arms, vehicles: Permits cancelled, crackdown within three days ordered
“We honour the working of the country’s intelligence agencies but there is a certain boundary and nobody should cross these limits,” the chief justice said.
“We honour the working of the country’s intelligence agencies but there is a certain boundary and nobody should cross these limits,” the chief justice said.
