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Will the PML-N save the PPP and allow it to run a minority government? And for how long?

Presid­ent Zardar­i says he will stand by Gilani to foil any attemp­t to destab­ilise the govern­ment.

Babar Ghauri says MQM has no intentions to remove Gilani or to resort to political blackmailing.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting says MQM's decision does not mean the dialogue process is over.

Gilani looks to win over Sharif brothers; meeting with Shahbaz Sharif scheduled today.

Gilani says political parties are united when it comes to national issues, he does not see any political crisis.

MQM's decision will force PPP to look for new allies or face a possible no-confidence motion against the PM.

One wonders whether the headline applies as much as to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani as the Sindh government.

Gilani defends intelligence agencies, says foreign media is disseminating false news.

We are entering not just a new year, but a new decade. Yet our politicians are behaving as badly as they always have.

Nisar calls for house committee to investigate "MQM's use of derogatory language" outside parliament house.

PPP cadre criticise Rehman Malik for lack of negotiating skills.

Verbal sparring between MQM, PML-N descends to historic lows; party chiefs order leaders to avoid personal statements.

PML-N says it will not vote for Gilani if there is a no-confidence motion against him in the National Assembly.

Maulana Fazl hints at reconsidering his decision if the incumbent PM is replaced.

Zardari assures Altaf of addressing irritants in a phone call.

President Asif Ali Zardari reviews flood relief and progress at Bilawal House with legislators and party leaders.

Zardari expressed the hope that the misunderstanding between the coalition partners would soon be resolved.

Zardari directs PPP to work with coalition, stressed ministers and assembly must resolve issues.

Its conceivable that JUI-f chief is seeking revenge from Gilani on the dismissal of Azam Swati from the cabinet.

Leaders of PPP appear confident of reaching a deal to prevent MQM from joining the opposition.

Altaf Hussain says he is ready to respond to Nawaz Sharif's charges in a public debate.

Zardari instructs PPP to remove MQM objections, holds late night meeting with Sindh governor.

"The prime minister should resign and the PPP should appoint a new one" says Maulana Fazlur Rehman.

MQM minist­er's resign­ation from federa­l cabine­t threat­ens narrow parlia­mentar­y majori­ty of PPP.

Altaf Hussain says President Zardari failed to fulfill his promises, MQM supported govt in difficult times.

Bilawal informed about the mastermind behind Benazir’s assassination, says Zulfiqar Mirza.

Balance to be found between requirements of coalition and question of offering people the government they voted.

Shujaat Hussain says the PML-Q has no intentions of allying with the PPP in Punjab.

Hyder Abbas Rizvi says the people who are criticising MQM had started their political careers with a dictator.

Nawaz Sharif says MQM killed hundreds of innocent people to avenge the killing of one worker.

JUI-F chief says the party is willing to rejoin coalition provided their reservations are removed by the government.

Benazir probe report not presented in the Central Executive Committee meeting.

Massive MQM rally strikes a defiant chord.

Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri of the JUI-F resigns from the post of the Chief Whip of the government in the Senate.

Shura empowers local chapters to decide on Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan governments.

PPP’s estranged lawmakers are set to benefit from vacant ministries if the alliance falls apart.

MQM meets PML- F leader Pir Pagara; oppose new tax with Jamaat-e-Islami.

Sindh CM talks to media after chairing a meeting on flood rehabilitation.

MQM extends deadline till January 15 for 'some action' against Sindh home minister.

Party submits formal application to sit on opposition benches, two parliamentary secretaries from JUI-F to resign.

Statement about target killers from largest political party based on intelligence, says Mirza.

JUI-F plans to submit an application to the National Assembly on Monday saying that it wants to sit in the opposition.

Shujaat meets Fazlur Rehman; condemns Gilani's decision to sack Swati without informing party head.

G-B CM Mehdi Shah says govt was confident enough to function even if coalition partner JUI-F decides to part ways.

Altaf calls for forging unity for greater national cause; JUI-F decides to sit on opposition benches.

JUI-F says decision to quit government is final; no decision yet to sit on opposition benches.

Marathon MQM meeting decides to give PPP 10 days to distance itself from home minister’s comments.

JUI-F says its decision to quit coalition government is final. Breakaway faction of PML-Q approached by PPP.

Swati, Kazmi sent packing; PML-Q's chances brighten as potential PPP ally.