Aitzaz took up the case if ‘uncouth’ persons were kept at bay, and the PM appeared ‘in all humility’.

ECP asked questions over its composition and legality of polls held by it since the passage of the 18th Amendment.

Election Commission calls meeting with stakeholders on January 23.

Allies undecided about supporting PPP’s viewpoint in the apex court.

PPP insiders say that now Gilani has ‘major surprise’ for NRO hearing on Monday.

Central Executive Committee also recommends en masse resignation by PML-N members in NA and a countrywide long march.

“If they (the judiciary and the army) have cards, we also have options,” says a PPP lawmaker.

PPP divided on confrontational approach; allies advise govt to chart ‘middle course’.

Government bill, proposing a term of two years, is still pending with the standing committee.

Party ministers, MNAs to accompany PPP leaders served contempt notices at hearing.