Accountability court sentences Rasool for being absent from court proceedings.

Justice Wajihuddin says article 248 of Constitution of Pakistan provides cover to President in Pakistan only.

2 groups of lawyers beat each other up, throw chairs.

Former Supreme Court Bar Association president Asma Jahangir continues her criticism of the judiciary.

Zulifqar bagged 2208 votes while Qureshi obtained 1867 votes.

Says it is difficult to run a government if civilian institutions cooperate with the establishment.

Nauman Qureshi of Friends Group seen as slight favourite.

Petitioner was in police custody during bail hearing.

Judge to press for UPS system at courts.

Environment at lower courts marred by fear and insecurity in 2011.