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In a meeting with allies, Zardari musters support for PM.

Being two-time prime minister of country, Nawaz Sharif should know that morality hardly counts in power politics.

On April 26, 2012, he became the first prime minister to be convicted for contempt by the country’s highest court.

The stock market had a mild scare but economists say their forecasts for 2013 remain unchanged.

A person accused of having committed contempt of court may, at any stage, submit an apology and the court.

Effect of conviction itself is so ruinous that SC felt it was appropriate to show leniency in matter of imprisonment.

Party activists hold protests, force closure of businesses in various cities.

With calls for resignation rejected, Nawaz comes up with 4 options for PPP.

Ch Nisar says PM should enter NA only after proving innocence.

First sitting premier to be convicted; govt says Gilani still prime minister, no plans to resign.

Some say it's a step towards supremacy of law, others term it a “melodrama” to deflect attention from important issues

The ITP’s plan to keep the traffic flowing did not work.

Marri and Ayaz Soomro led the charge of defending the PPP and the prime minister.

Say the decision will trigger debate about responsibilities of legislators.

The judiciary proved it’s independence by not succumbing to political pressure, say lawyers.

For the PPP, it’s as if all their prayers have been answered. They now have a 'martyr' to bag sympathy votes.

The coming weeks are likely to become increasingly turbulent, especially if the prime minister does not step down.

The PPP has made up its mind that it will take the battle with the judiciary to the next level.

A meetin­g of PPP's senior leader­ship held in the Presid­ency. Presid­ent thanks coalit­ion partne­rs for suppor­t.

This will be subject to the appeal, which we will file, said lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan.

Gilani thanks members of the federal cabinet for their support.

Key facts explaining the background of the case.

Twitterati feel the court’s decision did little to change their lives.

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif calls for fresh elections, says court verdict based on truth and reality.

Firdous Ashiq Awan says verdict will be appealed in the court and that a petition will be filed for it.

MM Hussain says regardless of the verdict, PM is unlikely to face punishment.

As last resort, PM’s legal team may seek to buy time.

All entry and exit points leading to Constitution Avenue were sealed after midnight.

Gilani says he will appear in court for the hearing, Rehman Malik says cabinet will accompany him.

Premier Gilani will not seek pardon from President who can under Article 45 waive a sentence.

Apex court reserves judgment in the case; attorney-general says premier is not answerable to any court of law.

Supreme Court reserves judgement in the contempt case against Premier Gilani.

SC observes writing letter concerned with civil rights, questions why was it being taken as move against Zardari.

PM’s counsel presents UN report to establish immunity; SC insists on Swiss letter.

Ahsan says he will try to comple­te his argume­nts on Articl­e 10-A of the Consti­tution, today.

Court says the convention applies to diplomats, not presidents.

Aitzaz says that he wanted to raise some more points to support his argument for a transparent trial for his client.

PM’s counsel raises objections, says trial would be ‘unfair’.

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

Irfan Qadir, not former attorney general Anwarul Haq to prosecute contempt case.

Court directs PM’s lawyer to submit complete evidence by April 18.

Supreme Court adjourns hearing till April 13.

When Gilani’s lawyer stated that only parliament can remove Zardari, he probably had in mind the US.

Court adjourns proceedings until April 12; experts say PM is safe until budget session.

Court adjourns proceedings until April 12; legal experts say PM is safe until budget session.

Aitzaz Ahsan ordered to present case on April 12.

Cites food poisoning for absence; court accepts application.

Aitzaz sick with food poisoning and not capable of travelling, maintains his assistant lawyer.

He blamed certain news anchors for creating misunderstanding.

Bench snubs objection, asks the PM’s counsel to wrap up his arguments.