Hafizabad, Jan 4 (ANI): Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) had never been afraid of accountability, but it wanted a transparent system of accountability for all those who had plundered the national [...]
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Lack of implementation of Charter of Democracy biggest mistake: Gilani
Islamabad, Jan 4 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said the lack of implementation of the Charter of Democracy (CoD) immediately after it was signed was “the biggest mistake”.
Interacting with a group of journalists, Gilani [...]
Sharif asks Zardari to appear before Swiss court
Washington, Dec. 28 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has asked President Asif Ali Zardari to appear before the Swiss court to clear his name.
“Whatever cases, there are. In the country or outside, here or in Switzerland, they should go and defend themselves before the court [...]
No threat to country’s democratic set-up, ready for talks with Zardari: Sharif
Islamabad, Dec. 27 (ANI): Ruling out any threat to the present democratic set-up in the country, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that he is ready to hold talks with President Asif Ali Zardari, but only if clear agendas are fixed prior to the meeting.
Interacting with media persons after a meeting of [...]
Tribute flows for Benazir on her second death anniversary
Islamabad, Dec. 27 (ANI): Paying homage to the former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on her second death anniversary, Pakistani political leaders remembered her as a leader who gave voice to the downtrodden and worked for the national unity.
In his message, former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif described Bhutto’s assassination as a [...]
Baitullah killed Benazir with Musharraf’s consent: Pak’s UK envoy
Lahore, Dec. 26 (ANI) : Holding former President General Pervez Musharraf responsible for former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Britain Wajid Shamsul Hassan has said that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud could not have proceeded with [...]
‘Concerned’ Sharif cuts short London tour, heads back home
Lahore, Dec. 24 (ANI): Concerned over recent brickbating between some of the leaders of his party and the opposition Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in the wake of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has cut short his London visit and returned home.
Sources said Sharif [...]
PPP leaders won’t resign over mere allegations: Pak Punjab Governor
Lahore, Dec. 21 (ANI): Pakistan Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer has said that no leaders from Pakistan’s People’s Party would resign from government over mere allegations, and added that they would continue to hold their constitutional posts until proven guilty.
“Allegations have been levelled against leaders of the [...]
Disrespect for democracy led to Bangladesh’s creation: Sharif
Islamabad, Dec.16 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said ‘undemocratic attitudes’ and a ‘disrespect for democracy’ were the prime reasons which led to the creation of Bangladesh in 1971.
Referring to Pakistan’s defeat in the 1971 war against India, and [...]
Resolving Kashmir issue “absolutely critical” to establish peace in South Asia: Mullen
Lahore, Dec.9 (ANI): Demanding the government to table proof regarding India’s involvement in terror activities in the country, Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif has said that it is ‘regrettable’ if New Delhi is fanning extremisms inside the country.
Interacting with media persons after visiting the people injured in Monday’s bomb blast at the Moon [...]
PML-N, PML-Q play blame-game on SBP bank loan scandal
Islamabad, Dec. 7 (ANI): PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz Sharif do not need any clearance certificate from State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), as the SBP list regarding bank loan written-off contains the name of Pervaiz Elahi and not of PML-N leadership, senior PML-N leader Pervaiz Rasheed has said.
Rasheed was reacting to [...]
Zardari manages to hold on to power for time being
Washington, Dec.1 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is under tremendous pressure from different quarters to step down, which probably is the reason why he handed over the ‘nuclear button’ to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, but analysts believe Zardari has tightened his clutch on the Presidency for the time being.
While the opposition has [...]
Shahbaz Sharif asks Zardari to relinquish powers immediately
Lahore, Nov. 30 (ANI): Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has that President Asif Ali Zardari to abolish the 17th Amendment of the Constitution and relinquish most of his powers.
The Independent quoted Sharif as saying that Zardari should, without delay, renounce his powers to fire an elected government and appoint military chiefs.
Recently, in an attempt [...]
Democratic regimes in India have barred terrorism from country : Sharif
Lahore, Nov.17 (ANI): Stressing on the need for a strong democratic set-up in the country, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that terrorism can not prevail in India for long, as democracy is deep rooted in that nation.
“Democratic regimes in India has barred terrorism from the country,” Sharif said.
Blaming the subsequent military [...]
Benazir assassination: Lahore High Court issues notice to Musharraf, others
Lahore, Nov.14 (ANI): The Lahore High Court, for the third time, has issued notices against former President General Pervz Musharraf and former Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi in connection with former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination case.
Hearing a petition filed by a lawyer seeking registration of a criminal case against Musharraf and Elahi for allegedly [...]
Benazir assassination: Lahore High Court issues notice to Musharraf, others
Lahore, Nov.14 (ANI): The Lahore High Court, for the third time, has issued notices against former President General Pervz Musharraf and former Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi in connection with former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination case.
Hearing a petition filed by a lawyer seeking registration of a criminal case against Musharraf and Elahi for allegedly [...]
Sharif asks government to investigate French submarine deal kickback reports
Lahore, Nov.14 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has asked the government to investigate reports about the alleged kickbacks received during the purchase of the three French submarines in 1994.
Talking to PML-N leaders from Faisalabad here, Sharif said the names of all those who had received commissions in the submarine deal should be [...]
Sharif asks government to investigate French submarine deal kickback reports
Lahore, Nov.14 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has asked the government to investigate reports about the alleged kickbacks received during the purchase of the three French submarines in 1994.
Talking to PML-N leaders from Faisalabad here, Sharif said the names of all those who had received commissions in the submarine deal should be [...]
India’s involvemnt in Baloch unrest should be discussed with UN: Sharif
Islamabad, Nov.13 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has asked Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to take the issue of India’s alleged involvement in fanning insurgency in Balochistan the with the United Nations.
Addressing a press conference after discussing the proposed Balochistan package with Gilani, Sharif said he was informed during the meeting that [...]
“Day not far when Kashmir will be free”: Sharif
Islamabad, Nov.6 (ANI): In an apparent bid to ensure his party’s victory in the forthcoming Gilgit-Baltistan elections, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif has deviously played the ‘Kashmir’ card.
Addressing an election rally in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghanchay region, Sharif said he does not mince words to deceive people and stressed that ‘the day is not far [...]
PPP considering working out a ‘national government’ with opposition parties?
Islamabad, Nov.5 (ANI): Worried by recent developments that have shaken the country’s power set-up, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led government is reportedly toying with the idea of taking opposition parties such as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and [...]
Sharif urges Obama to fulfil his promises on Kashmir issue
Lahore, Oct.30 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif has urged US President Barack Obama to deliver on his promises of addressing the Kashmir issue.
Sharif met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here and told her that Obama, during his presidential campaign, had promised to work towards promoting peace in the region and help [...]
Zardari decides to surrender key presidential powers to PM
Islamabad, Oct.28 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has decided to surrender his presidential powers related to the dissolution of assemblies and the appointment of services chiefs to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.
Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira told a private television channel that Zardari met Gilani at the Presidency and discussed several issues pertaining [...]
Nisar Ali Khan termed “a Twenty20 player” for his anti-Zardari stance
Islamabad, Oct 27(ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) members have indicated that a trusted aide of party chief Nawaz Sharif, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, was left out of the talks with President Asif Ali Zardari due to his known anti-Zardari stance.
Addressing a press conference after [...]
Zardari, Sharif meeting ends without major breakthrough
Islamabad, Oct 27(ANI): A much-awaited meeting between Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif concluded without any major breakthrough on Monday. Both parties said it was “positive, productive and good for the democratic process”.
While addressing a press conference, PML-N Chairman Raja Zafarul Haq had said that both parties had [...]
Talks with Zardari can take positive turn with removal of 17th Amendment: Sharif
Islamabad, Oct.26 (ANI): A positive outcome on talks with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani can only emerge if the government abolishes the controversial 17th constitutional amendment, as agreed under the Charter of Democracy (CoD), said former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) chief Nawaz Sharif on Monday.
Talking to [...]
Intense US, Saudi pressure behind Zardari-Sharif meeting
Lahore, Oct.26 (ANI): The meeting between Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif, which could have a far reaching effect on Pakistan’s politics, has actually been organized under severe pressure from the US and Saudi Arabia, sources said.
Zardari and Sharif are scheduled to meet each other on Monday during a [...]
Zardari-Sharif meeting unlikely evoke any positive response
Islamabad, Oct.26 (ANI): The much touted meeting between Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif is being seen as an important event which could decide the country’s future political scenario, but analysts believe nothing is going to come from the summit of the two arch-rival politicians.
Zardari and Sharif are [...]
Pak Army’s stance over KL Bill ‘unchanged’
Islamabad, Oct.25 (ANI): Despite the Obama Administration’s massive efforts to allay the widespread discontent surrounding the Kerry Lugar Bill, the Pakistan Army’s stance on the controversial legislation remains unchanged.
Sources said that even though the US has stitched an explanatory note with the aid, the Pakistan Army’s concerns remains the same as they were before.
According to [...]
Zardari extends olive branch but Sharif smells ulterior motives
Islamabad, Oct. 24 (ANI): Ahead of their scheduled meeting on Monday, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari conveyed to PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif that he is ready to abolish the 17th Amendment and implement the Charter of Democracy (CoD), but the former prime minister has expressed serious doubts over the PPP chairman’s intentions.
“He lacks seriousness,” was [...]
