Girls make announcement at SC Registrar Office, parents say decision not taken in open court.

Election commission admits it does not audit political parties’ accounts.

Supreme Court asks ECP to initiate inquiry against the practice of 'buying elections' by wealthy candidates.

PM Gilani’s counsel raises objections, says trial is ‘unfair’.

Says investigations not possible when suspects hold public offices.

Says independent probe is not possible otherwise.

Says he will be in the US for a medical check-up and his presence is vital for the case.

Advocate Akram Sheikh says he has to travel to the US for a medical check-up, and his presence is vital for the case.

Petitioner says Kayani is approaching age of superannuation and his extension is in violation of the Constitution.

Appointment comes after former attorney general Maulvi Anwarul Haq was relieved.