Posts Tagged ‘Yousuf Raza Gilani’

Appeal against contempt charges soon

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4: An intra-court appeal requesting the Supreme Court to suspend its decision of framing contempt charges against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is expected to be filed in a couple of days.

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PM to discuss Afghan peace in Qatar

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4: With Doha getting ready to host a political office of the Taliban, Afghan reconciliation will be a major theme during Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s visit to Qatar next week for signing energy and investment agreements.

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PM to talk Afghan peace in Qatar

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will travel to Qatar next week to talk with leaders there about the prospect of a peace deal to end war in Afghanistan.
The 3-day official trip beginning from Monday suggests some progress in a process long stymied by mistrust. The visit (February 6-8) also aims at strengthening bilateral ties with the Gulf state in multiple areas.
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Gilani briefs Zardari about preparedness

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Saturday and apprised him of the latest situation about his defence in the court in the contempt case.
Both the leaders also discussed the current political situation of the country and other important national issues including 20th constitutional amendment bill and upcoming Senate …

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Gilani contempt case internal issue: US

WASHINGTON (INP) – The United States has said the contempt case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is an internal matter of the country and that it is hoped all issues will be resolved under law. This contempt of court case is nothing new; also this is an internal matter of Pakistan, US State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters during a media briefing.

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No place for terrorism in Islam

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani  laid emphasis on following the teachings of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
In his message on Eid Miladun Nabi, President Zardari urged Muslims to follow Sunnah to improve their lives. The President said, “The day reminds us to continue with efforts to brighten our days and nights in the light of …

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Pakistan to continue support to Kashmiris

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani have reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to continue with support to the Kashmiris for their just cause.
The President, in a message on Kashmir Solidarity Day to be observed today (February 5), said the government and the people of Pakistan had been observing the day by renewing their unswerving support for the just …

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No space for violence in Islam: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that there is no space for terrorism, militancy or extremism in Islam and those involved in such activities cannot even claim to be Muslims. The prime minister, in his message on the occasion of Eid Milad-un- Nabi (PBUH) being celebrated on Sunday, said: “Those, who spread disorder and chaos, cannot even claim to be Muslims as the scourges of …

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PM Gilani contempt case, an internal issue: US

 The United States said contempt case against Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is an internal matter of the country and that it is hoped all issues will be resolved under law and the Constitution.
This contempt of court case against him (Prime Minister Gilani) is nothing new; also this is an internal matter of Pakistan, US State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters during a …

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EU package to boost textile exports: Gilani

SLAMABAD, Feb 3: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has praised the European Union for securing a waiver on preferential trade package from the World Trade Organisation, allowing import of 75 products duty free from Pakistan to the 27-member European bloc.

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Confident PM eyes budget

LAHORE – Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday said he will respect outcome of the contempt case and vowed that Senate election will be held on time, pledging to soon reveal ‘conspiracies’ against the upper house vote.
The embattled premiere clearly hinted he will stay in power even after the coming budget, telling journalists on the launch of Pak Business Express at Lahore …

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Shahbaz sends ‘protest’ to Centre

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has written a letter to Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani complaining shortage of electricity and gas supply to Punjab by the federal government.
The letter has been sent as a protest by the Punjab government for ‘discrimination’ with the province of Punjab over the supply of gas and electricity, sources stated. …

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20th amendment bill deferred again

ISLAMABAD – The treasury benches in the National Assembly on Friday once again deferred the 20th Amendment Bill till Monday (February 6) because of the Eid Miladun Nabi (12th of Rabi-ul-Awal) on Sunday.
Speaking in the house, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said the National Assembly (NA) was scheduled to meet today (Saturday) to pass the proposed legislation, but it had bee been …

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PM inaugurates first business express train

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday inaugurated the country’s first business express train launched under a public private partnership.

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Contempt and constraints

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has asked Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to appear before the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) case tribunal in two weeks’ time to face a contempt of court charge, which the PM plans to appeal. Many predicted that the institutional stare-down between the courts and executive branch would fizzle out, yet, [...]

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PM Gilani says will respect SC decision

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that he respects the Supreme Court and will go the court on Feb 13. Speaking at inaugural ceremony of Business Train on Friday, he said that he respected the court orders and would plead his case in the apex court. “Court has summoned me and i will go there to present my point of view as i respect the court orders, ” Gilani said and …

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The hypothesis of ‘contempt of court’ against Gilani

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has said that it will indict Yousuf Raza Gilani on charges pertaining to contempt of court.

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