Posts Tagged ‘zardari’

The Swiss conundrum

WRITE the letter, don’t write the letter, write the letter, don’t write the letter … Sit down with a flower and pluck at its petals and if you’re name isn’t Asif Ali Zardari your almost sure to end at ‘write the letter’.

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Via DAWN.com

LB rift threatens Sindh govt

ISLAMABAD – Even President Asif Ali Zardari has failed to narrow down differences between his party’s Sindh chapter and MQM on local bodies’ setup in the province and widening cracks could ultimately lead to the break-up of coalition once more.
Sources aware of the background negotiations taking place between the two sides over the past several months and for which a committee, …

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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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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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Imran blames Punjab govt for Lahore deaths

The PTI chief also expressed fears that transparent elections are not possible under President Zardari’s leadership.

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Via DAWN.com

Justice Nisar gets one-year extension

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari has confirmed Justice Nisar Muhammad Sheikh for one-year extension as Additional Judge of the Sindh High Court, Spokesman of Aiwan-e-Sadr said on Friday.
The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister, also confirmed three Additional Judges of Sindh High Court as judges as the said High Court. These judges included Justice Muhammad Tasnim, Justice …

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Special remission in prisoners’ sentences

KARACHI-President Asif Ali Zardari, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has granted special remission in sentences to prisoners on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH).
The special remission in sentences ranges from 45 days to total remission in different categories.
The details are:- (i) Special remission of 90 days to the prisoners convicted for life imprisonment except those …

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President grants remission in prisoners’ sentence

President Asif Ali Zardari, on the advice of the Prime Minister, has granted special remission in sentences to prisoners on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). The special remission in sentences ranges from 45 days to total remission in different categories. President granted the special remission of 90 days to the prisoners convicted for life imprisonment except those convicted for …

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Caught between law and loyalty

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court said on Thursday it would charge Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with contempt of court for refusing to write to Swiss authorities for reopening graft case against President Asif Ali Zardari.The contempt trial will be held on February 13. If convicted, Mr Gilani would face up to six months in jail and possible disqualification from public office.A seven-member …

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Yes, me lord!

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani told the National Assembly Thursday that he would reappear before the apex court in the contempt of court case, initiated against him for failing to pursue corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.Speaking on the floor of the house, the embattled prime minister said that he respects the judiciary and would honour its order for a second …

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Govt for remission in prisoners’ sentences

Islamabad  - Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday advised President Asif Ali Zardari to grant special remission in the sentences of prisoners on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi on February 5. The special remission will include total remission to women prisoners who are 60 years of age or above and to men prisoners who are 65 years of age or above and who have undergone at …

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Zardari urges Pakistan, China to jointly deal world economy

President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed the need for Pakistan and China to deal with the world economy together and act in accordance with the new global demands. In an interview with China’s Peoples Daily Online, the President said as the world is settling in new situation, Pakistan and China need to find new comfort zone for further collaboration in all dimensions. President Zardari …

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Court may review PM’s contempt if he writes to Swiss govt: SC

The Supreme Court has observed that it may review Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani’s contempt of court case if he writes to Swiss authorities for reopening of corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

According to a private television channel, a seven-member SC bench, headed by Justice Nair-ul-Mulk, heard the case on Wednesday.
The court has exempted PM Gilani from …

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We’ll be ‘force multiplier’ in China’s rise, says Zardari

BEIJING – Pakistan and China are finding new ‘comfort zones’ to consolidate their ties, President Asif Ali Zardari has said, declaring that Islamabad will be a ‘force multiplier’ in China’s emergence as the world’s largest economy.The future direction for the two countries will be to look at the world together where they could produce and support new global …

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Rs5 billion approved to upgrade Sindh Police: Wassan

Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Hussain Wassan said that President Asif Ali Zardari had approved a package worth Rs5 billion for provision of weapons, equipment and vehicles to Sindh Police.

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Via DAWN.com

Asif for unopposed Senate polls

KARACHI – President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed the PPP ministers to hold negotiations with other coalition partners for evolving a strategy to get the 12 senators from Sindh province elected unopposed. Chairing a meeting of the PPP ministers of Sindh Cabinet at Bilawal House, president, who is also the co-chairman of party, tasked Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and …

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