The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will continue with its protest in parliament to press PM Yousaf Raza Gilani to step down after the apex court declared him guilty in contempt of court, as both Houses of parliament are separately meeting today (Wednesday) after a break of one day. According to PML-N sources, the party parliamentarians would also protest in the Upper House where Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday vented his anger against the PML-N and the judiciary. On the occasion, the PML-N senators did not interrupt the PM, though party MNAs virtually halted the proceedings of the Lower House as they declined to acknowledge Yousaf Raza Gilani and Dr Asim Hussain as the prime minister and federal minister, respectively. On the other hand, PPP sources said the ruling party had also devised a strategy to counter the opposition party members, as they planned the PM’s appearance in the House. The PPP has sought support of its allied parties at this critical juncture, the sources said. According to the plan, the PM will join the NA session at the very onset and he will leave the House before the opposition starts protest. On Monday, the PML-N resorted to a strong protest in the House and demanded Gilani to respect the SC decision and step down immediately.
