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Not another coup, please
After ISPR’s statement, many Pakistanis began to wonder whether a coup was imminent.
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Tribune Take: Military statement signifies no coup in the works
ISPR's stern statement against the government ensures that there won't be a military coup in the near future.
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Army statement given with my consent: Gilani
Prime Minister clarified his comments, saying army chief had by-passed rules of business in submitting their replies.
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PTI will not support any unconstitutional step by army: Imran Khan
Khan says present confrontation between the institutions was unfortunate but PPP pushed itself into it.
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Gilani removes Lodhi from Defence Secretary post
Nargis Sethi given additional charge of Defence Secretary.
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Hitting back: Govt cooped-up by army fire
Military says Gilani’s accusations could have ‘grievous consequences’ for country.
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Memogate case: Kayani, Pasha replies were illegal, implies PM
Says they were not authorised by competent authority.
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Tribune’s Gamechangers 2011: Ashfaq Pervez Kayani
For not overthrowing the civilian government.
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Tribune’s Gamechangers 2011: Ahmed Shuja Pasha
Standing firm in the face of heavy criticism.
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Memogate: Judicial commission summons Zardari, Kayani on Jan 9
Secretary commission also issues notices to Pasha, Nawaz Sharif, related parties and petitioners.
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Whatever Lola wants…
US plus the army chief himself were involved in the taking of the extensions with Gilani playing a yes-man.
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Needed: a ‘bloody civilian’ at the ISI
ISI is working outside limits set by Rules of Business, & goose-stepping into realms of other government departments.
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Probe ISI too if you must: Asma tells SC
Counsel wraps up arguments; court to decide on petitions’ maintainability soon.
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The PM’s statements
People have clearly shown that no matter how much they dislike the current set-up, they are in no mood for a coup.
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No plan of sacking Kayani, Pasha: Gilani
PM claims PPP is not threatened by PTI’s rise.
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Memogate scandal: Govt blames army for keeping PM ‘in the dark’
Interior ministry affidavit dismisses memo as ‘pack of lies’
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If Kayani’s, Pasha’s heads roll, SC may come to rescue
Army will opt for solution through apex court in possible scenario, say sources.
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Analysis: Be careful, the road is full of landmines!
There appears to be no let up in the ongoing turf war between the elected government and the security institutions.
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Shujaat, Elahi conveyed PM’s ire to Kayani
Shujaat and Elahi tell army chief that Gilani does not want confrontation.
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PM satisfied despite army’s qualified assurance
Prime minister hopes Army chief's statement will bring improvement in civilian-military ties.
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Supreme Court holds the key
The national consensus against the PPP defies the rule of majority embedded in the Constitution.
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Taking up the Seraiki banner: Altaf Hussain extols army, chides feudals
Says a ‘peaceful revolution’ is on the way and cannot be stopped.
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Bringing down Memogate: Sceptical PPP decides to stay aggressive
Ruling party says all institutions should work within their ambit.
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The army chief’s statement
As anti-government as the sentiment among many in the country may be, a military coup is the last thing anyone wants.
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Well, he did...
Zardari’s going nowhere, unless, as he himself said quite some time ago, he is carried out, feet first.
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Shenanigans, dangerous shenanigans
Will the political parties forever be hostage to the Deep State and to the conspiracies spun by it?
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Don’t discount the civilians yet
For any observer of civil-military relations in Pakistan, lack of coup is a development both fascinating & positive.
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Gilani violated oath by criticising army: Shahbaz
Punjab CM, who has rarely criticised the PM, says Gilani had committed treason.
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Winter of discontent: With ifs and buts, Kayani quells coup rumours
Army chief reiterates support for democracy but rules out compromise on national security.
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Time for coups is gone: CJ
Chief Justice says, judges of Supreme Court are here to protect and preserve the constitution.
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Pakistan rejects US probe on lethal strikes
Military says the it does not agree with the findings of the US inquiry as being reported by the media.
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Clandestine congregation: PPP in ‘hush-hush’ meeting over strategies
Military sources term it an attempt to divert attention from the Memogate debacle.
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Nisar says no chance of martial law in country
Opposition leader says PML-N will not support any undemocratic set up.
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Swati urges apex court to place Zardari on ECL
New PTI member questions PPP govt’s direct involvement in scandal.
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PML-N’s help sought to down government
PML-N approached by establishment to dislodge the government.
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You’re subservient, or you’re mistaken - PM tells military
Says if army believes it is a state within a state, it is unacceptable.
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Hear hear, Mr Prime Minister
Prime Minister said many of the things that need to be said at this stage, by the country’s elected chief executive.
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Mistrust, confusion led to NATO airstrike: Pentagon
Nato’s investigating officer did not know the name of the check-post where the airstrikes took place.