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PM contempt: PTI to launch Mashaal Tsunami
Party workers will walk to chief justice's house to pay tribute today, Imran Khan to lead rally tomorrow.
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The Seraiki province as a political manoeuvre
Creation of Seraiki province is high priority for south Punjab people, PPP exploited it to water down PML-N dominance.
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Confusion unconfounded
The prime minister, it seems, intends to remain prime minister regardless of courts, constitutions or even convention.
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Gilani's disqualification: Nisar asks Fehmida Mirza to be impartial
Nisar wrote letter to Mirza, will dispatch series of letters to government functionaries, leaders of other parties.
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PML-N to boycott presidential address debate till Gilani's resignation
Raza Rabbani requests PML-N lawmakers in Senate to follow constitution, express views on president's speech.
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I have to read the letter properly: NA Speaker
Fehmida promises to go by the rules; says more consultation needed.
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'Civil charge' does not disqualify me as Prime Minister: Gilani
Says the PML-N is trying to be in power and in opposition at the same time, instead were flying 'solo'.
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Hitting back: Govt reposes trust in embattled Gilani
Amidst continuing PML-N protests, ruling party passes another resolution calling for a ‘South Punjab’ province.
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A separate constitutional court?
Given confusion over contempt verdict, Pakistan should establish a Constitutional Court to interpret Constitution.
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The prime minister’s contempt case
PM was charged with disobeying the court — a civil contempt and not ridiculing it, which constitutes judicial...
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No decision regarding Gilani’s disqualification yet: Fehmida Mirza
Dr Fehmida Mirza says she needs to consult and discuss the matter before making any decision.
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Resolutions passed: South Punjab province, reposing confidence in Gilani
The resolutions were moved by Law Minister Farooq H Naek during an intense protest by PML-N members in the NA.
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Resolution against Gilani: PPP lawyers create ruckus in Rawalpindi District Court
PML-N and PTI lawyers had demanded that a resolution be moved, new prime minister be appointed to replace Gilani.
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Internal politics: Entire party not sold on mass protest
PML-N announces schedule; talks on with PPP over replacement of Gilani.
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Intense protest: PML-N keeps the heat on absent Gilani
Opposition party stages noisy protest in National Assembly, storms out of Senate.
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Our sad history
Gilani's conviction should be regarded among those decisions in history, which generated great political consequences.
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Retired military high-ups urge govt to write to Swiss authorities
Members of Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Association show support for judiciary, demand PM to follow orders.
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PM contempt: PML-N announces schedule for protest campaign
Last rally in Lahore at Minar-e-Pakistan will mark commencement of the Long March.
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PM’s conviction: 3 judges excuse themselves from appeal bench
Additional judge, two ad-hoc judges to be appointed to complete 9-judge bench: CJ.
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Labour of love: PM unveils Labour Day surprise for workers
Minimum wage increased by Rs1,000 and pensions revised upwards by 20%.
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From among our many wounds
SC Gilani verdict was considered ‘smart’ because the court avoided becoming a party to the removal of a tainted PM.
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SC verdict: Chaudhry Shujaat backs Gilani’s stance
PML-Q president says Gilani’s legality to hold office cannot be questioned until SC gives its final verdict.
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'Tsunami' march: Imran threatens protest if Gilani fails to step down
Imran Khan says PTI will launch Pakistan's largest protest if prime minister refuses to accept disqualification.
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PM contempt: 9-member bench to hear Gilani’s appeal
One additional judge, two ad-hoc judges will be called to complete the nine-member bench if appeal is filed.
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Contempt case: Gilani commends Aitzaz's role, pays Rs100 fees
"It is a tribute to Aitzaz's character and wisdom that he stood firm in his arguments, within and outside the...
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Key position: PPP, PML-N to battle over new CEC
The office of the chief election commissioner (CEC) is a key one in process of disqualifying the prime minister.
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Senate proceedings: Defiant PM hits back at PML-N, refuses to resign
Says he’ll not step down unless Parliament disqualifies him.
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Unseating the premier: Nawaz warns of grand opposition alliance
PML-N chief says he will contact Imran Khan; PTI noncommittal, says it will hold meeting today; JI says it is ready.
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Nawaz’s actions and words don’t match up: Shazia Marri
The PML-N chief has wanted the PPP prime minister to step down.
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Gilani names nominees for chief election commission
Nominees include Justice (retd) Muneer Sheikh, Justice (retd) Ameerul Mulk Mengal, Justice (retd) Zahid Qurban Alvi.
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Comply with SC orders or face protest movement, warns Nawaz Sharif
PML-N to hold long march across country, invites all parties to join.
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Conviction has nothing to do with disqualification: Gilani
Prime minister says Imran Khan proved to be better than the Sharif brothers, asks opposition to show patience.
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Defiant as ever: No PPP premier will write Swiss letter, says PM
Gilani again challenges PML-N to bring a no-confidence motion; opposition leader clarifies statement.
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The verdict in perspective
Turbulence within the power structure is moving towards a new institutional balance.
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Nawaz should keep his wishes to himself: Gilani
I will not resign to fulfill anyone's wishes, says prime minister.
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ANP comes to premier Gilani’s defence
Provincial law minister decries opposition for long march threat.
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War of words: Khuhro refers the Sharif brothers to a ‘political school’
Sindh Assembly speaker questions prime minister’s conviction and criticises PML-N.
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Fighting over a verdict
Our politicians must think of the survival of the country instead of obsessing about ruling it.
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Should the Heavens fall?
Somewhere along hysteria in public discourse, real issue of writing to Swiss courts, President's immunity was lost.
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PM contempt: LHC requested to restrain Gilani from holding office
Petitions filed in Lahore High Court seek explanation from Gilani for holding office after being convicted.
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Latif Khosa, Chaudhry Shujaat hit back at Nawaz Sharif
Punjab governor, PML-Q leader speak in favour of Gilani, criticise Sharif.
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PM contempt: ‘Govt will comply if SC orders Gilani’s disqualification’
Law minister says trial will continue till appeal is heard, SC did not disqualify Gilani.
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Forcing out the Premier: PML-N weaves plot for ouster
Strategizing on forcing the convicted prime minister to step down; later announce a caretaker setup for next elections
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Post-conviction: Gilani challenges PML-N to unseat him
Prime minister says that no one but the speaker of the House can “disqualify him and send him home.”
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Govt, PML-N on collision course
Step down or face consequences: Nawaz
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Politics wins over law
Court’s now on a byway, I have sneaking suspicion that the man sitting with Cheshire cat smile resides in Presidency!
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A question of accountability
Rising power of media as well as usual tendency of judiciary to not hold itself accountable is still not understood.
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Gilani no longer eligible to hold office: Nawaz Sharif
Earlier during the day, PM Gilani challenged PML-N to move no-confidence motion against him in the assembly.
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After conviction: Gilani challenges Sharif to bring no confidence motion
Prime minister says that no one but the speaker of the House can “disqualify him and send him home.”
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Analysis: Fragile, handle with care!
Present govt only had 150-200 days left for its tenure, when SC held Gilani guilty of contempt of court.