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Federal govt says court orders given to the prime minister should be withdrawn, SC says orders not revokable.

Mr Katju seems to have forgot that it takes special kind of judicial creature to handle the political situation here.

Information minister says he never stated government was unwilling to write letter against the president.

The applicant maintained that Ashraf should not be allowed to work till he writes the letter.

Bench observes it will announce a proper verdict in the NRO implementation case today.

Apex court also requests NAB to submit compliance report by April 10.

Lawyer representing govt in Swiss cases says Swiss authorities will pursue case if presidential immunity is abolished.

Premier says he might write letter to Swiss authorities without taking any advice, but not unconstitutionally.

Prime Minister to submit compliance report by March 21.

Attorney General of Pakistan directed to convey the directives of the Supreme Court to the premier "immediately".

SGS and Cotecna case: The main character of story is no more yet the hunters are still after her.

Had SC dealt with immunity, prime minister would have no legal excuse for not implementing the NRO judgment.

Had Zardari established via conduct that they have learnt their lessons, Swiss cases might have remained in the past.

Prime Minister now been asked to appear before the court on February 13 for the framing of charges.

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

Ijaz was seen as such a potent threat to the future of democracy that he had to be discredited, than be heard again.

PM maintains that president enjoys local and transnational immunity.

A debate rages on the legality of the post.

President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister have immunity under constitution, says Gilani.

If the verdict of the SC is same as a layman’s point of view, President is immune; but only for his tenure in office.

Government claims ‘restoring’ original 1973 constitution, but it still remains riddled with Zia’s Eighth Amendment.

Gilani won’t be missed if ousted for contempt of court. Six hopefuls are already crouching in the pipeline.

If dispatching the government before completing its term harms democracy & means we can’t criticise it, so be it.

India’s people are aware of the courage on display in the ongoing confrontation between the Pakistan govt and army.

Three features of Pakistan’s governance underlie the current institutional instability.

It would be a travesty if words of honour like ‘freedom’ & ‘independence’ are to lose their bite, become dead words.

Proceedings adjourned till Feb 1 for PM’s counsel to chalk out case based on Article 248.

PML-N chief insists cases against president Zardari are ‘genuine’.

What is most important right now is that the Constitution be respected, equilibrium restored between institutions.

It would be fair to say that Pakistan is slowly, but surely, moving towards constitutional rule.

Sindh High court directs advocate general to submit written reply.

All at stake as the prime minister appears in SC.

When it comes to removing the sitting Government, us Pakistanis want a veritable menu of choices.

Ahsan says he does not believe Gilani will be convicted.

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

The bottom line is that when appears before the Supreme Court, the prime minister will have to be flexible.

The Supreme Court may be the only constitutional check on the voracious appetite of those voted into power.

It took Prime Minister Gilani some time to find his voice. But now that he has, I stand by him.

The controversial law drew more criticism than appreciation.

Cases include Rehman Malik, Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar; Swiss cases also being discussed.

PM claims military, judiciary fully support democratic set-up.

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

Rally was organised by PML-N, PTI with leaders from JI, STPP and PPP-Shaheed Bhutto.

Says the resolution put forth in the National Assembly only sought protection for a few leaders.

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

Pro-democracy bill gets passed in the National Assembly with a majority vote. Gilani terms Parliament supreme.

Federal government left the court little choice by not taking one of the six options laid out last week.

Faced with contempt charges, PM says he will appear before the court on Jan 19.

Apex court expected to announce final verdict today.

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