Gilani in court
Dawn.com
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January 19, 2012













Pakistan's prime minister on January 19, defended himself against contempt charges before the Supreme Court, refusing to apologise in a case that could see him disqualified from office if convicted. It is only the second time that Pakistan's highest court has initiated contempt proceedings against a sitting prime minister, plunging the government deeper into a crisis that could force early elections within months. The court summoned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to explain his refusal to ask Switzerland to re-open graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, before adjourning the contempt hearing until February 1. — Text by Agenices
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pari
Jan 19, 2012 08:44pm
I think Gilani should leave from his chair.
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