Refuses to cite any reasons; ECP seeks Rs3bn for local govt polls.

Dissidents have chosen their own leader to avoid any threat from article 63-A.

Citing non-implementation of its 10-point agenda, PML-N shows PPP the door.

PML-N seems all set to kick out PPP from Punjab government but Gilani continues to play the peace-maker

Gilani convenes meeting to discuss the latest domestic political situation.

Government and PML-N teams met to analyse progress on the 10-point reforms agenda.

Party leadership decides to use carrot-and-stick policy to maintain discipline.

SM Qureshi, Kaira and Raja Pervez left out for now; prime minister to look after eight ministries for the time being.

Major political players retain cabinet slots as oath taking ceremony for the federal cabinet concludes.

New smaller cabinet may be announced today; Raza Rabbani tipped as law minister, Babar Awan as information minister.