govtmilitaryrift

CJ asks AG to take directives from the government on maintainability of the petition.

Pasha has overseen one of the toughest periods in Pakistan’s history.

Gilani says civil-military relations are now on a much firmer ground.

I do not want to revisit the matter and we have acted against those responsible, says PM.

The PM’s retraction has highlighted as never before in the past: the military has a de facto dominance in the state.

Prime minister says all institutions are working within the ambit of the Constitution.

In short, we are an irresponsible, unfair, inequitable, capricious, bitter people.

Gilani says remarks were made under a ‘unique situation when there was no clarity’.

CJP is humbly advised to re-trace his missteps on the matter, PM is within constitutional authority to remove chiefs.

Regional security, especially the situation in Afghanistan, was discussed, says PTV.

Dismis­ses the basis of the petiti­on, claimi­ng it is rooted in specul­ation.

Backchannel efforts to normalise working relations between the government and the military is starting to bear fruit.

Why does it happen that the military, civil must forever be at daggers drawn?

Attorney General tells court the government has no plans of sacking the two officials.

Govt considering naming a successor before Pasha’s tenure ends on March 18.

Lodhi says government wants to arbitrarily remove the COAS and DG ISI to fulfill a ‘political agenda’.

Malik says government will not write letters, chairman NAB though was independent, can write letters to Swiss courts.

‘Professional matters pertaining to the armed forces discussed.

Gilani deserves appreciation for his vigorous defence of democracy, paramountcy of parliament, elected civilian govts.

Sources say meeting at the Saudi embassy helped lower tensions.

Insider says future course depends on whether Ijaz comes to Pakistan.

As legal cases against the PPP reach closure, the Party, its leading lights have adorned a Tariq bin Ziad reflex.

Gilani says the ‘representative of 180 million people’, only has to answer to parliament, not individuals.

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

If the armies of political difference are fighting in the dark, outside too the govt has abdicated to the military.

In the absence of laid down rules of the game, each power player is jostling to get the best deal for himself.

A positive in this fiasco, will probably be that most media, major political parties refused to welcome the khakis.

PPP leader says his stance on writing letter to Swiss authorities does not match the party's.

Sindh’s information minister says her party always respected institutions.

Both coalit­ion partne­rs (MQM, PML-Q) agree on one thing – the govern­ment should not confro­nt the armed forces.

Democracies are noisy and reflect power tussles but national unity is only through democracy, the PM says.

Actors who should be working to protect the democratic system may well end up undermining it.

Irfan Ghauri, Senior Reporter for Express Tribune says the PPP is biding its time, focusing on the Senate elections.

Lodhi speaks out against removal, says he did nothing wrong.

Blowing hot and cold.

Media report alleges PM called British diplomat to support govt in face of coup.

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

Top commanders decide to help apex court against govt if asked.

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

Zardar­i return­s to Pakist­an after attend­ing a weddin­g in Dubai.

US expects Pakistan to resolve its internal matters as per rule of law, constitution; Clinton welcomes Sherry Rehman.

Examination of every move gives a fair share of public hearing and also self-examination, to all players.

What is of utmost importance today is a non-conclusive Saleem Shahzad Commission.

PPP, members of civil society protest against the army, judiciary.

Ex-SCBA president says Parliament, not judiciary, is the supreme body.

Petition filed by Advocate Maulvi Iqbal Haider was promptly accepted.

The current standoff all started with one “innocent’’ desire of the army – that is, to get rid of Husain...

The civil-military faultline has been compounded by the addition of two new power-brokers – the courts and the media.

Despite defence minister’s ‘favourable’ recommendation, PM dismissed Lodhi.

MQM chief Altaf Hussain calls Zardari, discuss political situation of the country.