Bone of contention is whether the poll will be held before or after the budget.

Prime Minister highlights economic indicators, ‘signs of early recover’.

Choosing pro-judiciary Aitzaz Ahsan indicates willingness to ease tensions.

PM claims military, judiciary fully support democratic set-up.

Sources say meeting at the Saudi embassy helped lower tensions.

Nawaz hosts lunch for leading political figures in hopes of forming a grand alliance.

ANP chief moves pro-democracy resolution; Nisar calls it ‘unnecessary’.

Ruling aims to garner support for pro-democracy resolution, vote of confidence for Gilani.

UAVs may be launched from US military base at Bagram, Afghanistan.

Military not keen on regaining control of other tribal regions which border Afghanistan.