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THe GOVERNOR’s last rites – PPP workers vent anger at religious...
LAHORE - At the Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer's funeral at the Governor's House on Wednesday, hundreds of infuriated PPP workers chanted slogans against religious parties, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Among the slogans were "Qatil Qatil, Nawaz Qatil, Shahbaz Qatil, Sana Ullah Qatil" (Killer killer, Nawaz killer, Shahbaz killer, Sana Ullah killer) and "Taliban ka jo yaar hai, gaddar hai" (A friend of the Taliban is a traitor).
PPP will follow Bhutto’s path: Zardari
Islamabad - President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan People's Party would handle the challenges of the coalition government by holding dialogues and negotiations, as taught by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
"Martyred Zulfikar Ali Bhutto taught us how to resolve complex political issues through dialogue" he said in a message on Bhutto's 83rd birth anniversary adding, "through dialogue we will also find a solution to the political challenges faced by the coalition government
"Martyred Zulfikar Ali Bhutto taught us how to resolve complex political issues through dialogue" he said in a message on Bhutto's 83rd birth anniversary adding, "through dialogue we will also find a solution to the political challenges faced by the coalition government
Only PPP made sacrifices for Pakistan: Badr
Lahore - Pakistan People's Party Secretary General Jehangir Badr has said that Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is the only party which offered sacrifices for Pakistan, strengthening the federation.
Addressing a ceremony organized by People's Lawyers Forum (PLF) in connection with the 63rd birth anniversary of Zulifqar Ali Bhutto at Karachi Hall of the Lahore High Court Bar Association, he said PPP and the federation were part and parcel, adding that the Zulfiqar's vision helped
Addressing a ceremony organized by People's Lawyers Forum (PLF) in connection with the 63rd birth anniversary of Zulifqar Ali Bhutto at Karachi Hall of the Lahore High Court Bar Association, he said PPP and the federation were part and parcel, adding that the Zulfiqar's vision helped
Zardari, PPP backing Gilani ‘through thick and thin’
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI - President Asif Ali Zardari and his Pakistan People's Party on Monday extended full support to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani through thick and thin, as the prime minister faces a loss of majority in the National Assembly following the departure of the JUI-F and MQM from the coalition.
"The president expressed full confidence and solidly stands behind him in foiling any attempt to destabilise the coalition government," said a statement quoting the president,
"The president expressed full confidence and solidly stands behind him in foiling any attempt to destabilise the coalition government," said a statement quoting the president,
PPP Sindh to celebrate ZA Bhutto’s birthday on January 5
KARACHI - Glowing tributes will be paid to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his birth anniversary on January 5, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said on Sunday.
He said that the PPP workers will pledge to follow the philosophy and ideology of ZA Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto and to remain united and organised under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari.
He also directed all the district wings of the party to organise programmes in their respective areas and encouraged PPP
He said that the PPP workers will pledge to follow the philosophy and ideology of ZA Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto and to remain united and organised under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari.
He also directed all the district wings of the party to organise programmes in their respective areas and encouraged PPP
Will PML-Q go the PPP way?
ISLAMABAD - The MQM's withdrawal from the coalition has put the PML-N in a catch 22 situation, while PML-Q's role has become critical in the emerging political scenario. Although power-sharing parleys between the PPP and the PML-Q are on for the last many months, the two parties have so far failed to finalise the modalities of a formal deal.
A source in the PML-Q said the Chaudhrys were double minded over whether to join the PPP-led coalition government. He said party leaders and
A source in the PML-Q said the Chaudhrys were double minded over whether to join the PPP-led coalition government. He said party leaders and
PPP assures MQM it will keep its word
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan People's Party on Friday again assured the Muttahida Qaumi Movement that it was making efforts to address the reservations of its coalition partner and as a first step it would not table the bill to restore the old commissionerate system in the Sindh Assembly without the MQM's consent.
The ruling party gave this assurance during a meeting between Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad on
The ruling party gave this assurance during a meeting between Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad on
PPP yields to MQM’s demands
KARACHI - The PPP on Wednesday conveyed to the MQM that most of its demands would be accepted, after which a meeting of the MQM Rabita Committee has been called to take a decision in the light of the emerging situation. A new working agreement is also expected between the PPP and the MQM.
Earlier, President Asif Zardari had met Sindh Governor Ishartul Ebad to discuss the PPP-MQM alliance. Sources said the governor had presented MQM's demands during the meeting. "Then on
Earlier, President Asif Zardari had met Sindh Governor Ishartul Ebad to discuss the PPP-MQM alliance. Sources said the governor had presented MQM's demands during the meeting. "Then on
PPP gave Rs 224m in grants to bar associations: Babar
ISLAMABAD - Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan on Wednesday informed the National Assembly that the PML-Q government had provided grants of Rs 17.6 million to different bar associations during year 2007-08.
In contrast, the PPP government multiplied these grants manifold and released Rs223.90 million in grant for various bar associations and the bar councils during the last financial year.
"During 2009-10, Punjab's bar associations received Rs
In contrast, the PPP government multiplied these grants manifold and released Rs223.90 million in grant for various bar associations and the bar councils during the last financial year.
"During 2009-10, Punjab's bar associations received Rs
PPP will stay in power, says Kaira
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will remain in power as long as it retains the majority in the National Assembly, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Wednesday.
"There is no threat to the PPP government and it will remain in power as long as it enjoys majority in the National Assembly", Kaira said at a press briefing here. "Changing the prime minister is only Fazl Rehman's wish and Yusuf Raza Gilani is the prime minister of the whole
"There is no threat to the PPP government and it will remain in power as long as it enjoys majority in the National Assembly", Kaira said at a press briefing here. "Changing the prime minister is only Fazl Rehman's wish and Yusuf Raza Gilani is the prime minister of the whole
Don’t issue hostile statements against partners, Zardari to PPP ministers
KARACHI - President Asif Ali Zardari has said that lawmakers and ministers of the Pakistan People's Party should refrain from issuing hostile statements against coalition partners, and expressed hope that misunderstandings between the partners would soon be resolved.
During his meeting with the ministers, advisers and the lawmakers at the Bilawal House, and later talking to Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, President Zardari said reservations expressed by the MQM were being
During his meeting with the ministers, advisers and the lawmakers at the Bilawal House, and later talking to Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, President Zardari said reservations expressed by the MQM were being
PPP believes Musharraf responsible for Benazir’s murder
LAHORE - Pakistan People's Party Secretary General Senator Jahangir Badr said on Wednesday that it was fact former president Pervez Musharraf was responsible for the assassination of the former PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto.
"This is not an allegation but it had been proved in UN inquiry commission report," he said, adding providing foolproof security to two-time former prime minister was responsibility of the then Musharraf administration. Earlier, Musharraf told a lie when he
"This is not an allegation but it had been proved in UN inquiry commission report," he said, adding providing foolproof security to two-time former prime minister was responsibility of the then Musharraf administration. Earlier, Musharraf told a lie when he
PPP optimistic about settling issues with MQM
LAHORE - The PPP leadership is optimistic about settling issues with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the coalition partner's return to the federal cabinet.
"We are hopeful of removing MQM's concerns," Federal Law Minister Babar Awan said on Tuesday. Awan said that MQM chief Altaf Hussain's grievances were genuine and he fully agreed with the MQM leadership. MQM had expressed its concern over the socio-economic problems of the people and the government had similar views, he
"We are hopeful of removing MQM's concerns," Federal Law Minister Babar Awan said on Tuesday. Awan said that MQM chief Altaf Hussain's grievances were genuine and he fully agreed with the MQM leadership. MQM had expressed its concern over the socio-economic problems of the people and the government had similar views, he
PPP leadership shedding crocodile tears: Mumtaz
KARACHI - Sindh National Front (SNF) chief Mumtaz Bhutto went on an all-out attack against the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leadership on Monday again, questioning their right to, in his words, "shed crocodile tears" over former PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto's grave during her death anniversary.
"These people took over power and have enjoyed themselves after her death, but even after the passage of three years, no action has been taken against Benazir Bhutto's murderers," he
"These people took over power and have enjoyed themselves after her death, but even after the passage of three years, no action has been taken against Benazir Bhutto's murderers," he
Baitullah killed Benazir – ‘PPP not satisfied with incomplete UN probe’
KARACHI /LARKANA - President Asif Ali Zardari, who is also the co-chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), on Monday held Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan leader Baitullah Mehsud responsible for the assassination of his wife and party leader Benazir Bhutto, while calling the UN probe into the assassination "incomplete".
Addressing a gathering at the Naudero House near Garhi Khuda Bux on Benazir's third death anniversary, Zardari said, "Baitullah Mehsud is our (leader's)
Addressing a gathering at the Naudero House near Garhi Khuda Bux on Benazir's third death anniversary, Zardari said, "Baitullah Mehsud is our (leader's)
Alliance with PPP govt now history, says Fazl
PESHAWAR - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Fazlur Rehman has said that his party's alliance with the PPP-led government is now history and his party will focus on 'serving the interests' of the country and the masses.
This he said while speaking at a gathering of his party workers and leaders here on Sunday. Fazl warned against 'any US-led ground operations in North Waziristan'. He said US attempts to land its troops in Pakistan could further destabilise the tribal areas.
This he said while speaking at a gathering of his party workers and leaders here on Sunday. Fazl warned against 'any US-led ground operations in North Waziristan'. He said US attempts to land its troops in Pakistan could further destabilise the tribal areas.
Balochistan PPP doesn’t have a president
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Balochistan is working without a head after Lashkari Raisani resigned on November 15 from the post of provincial president under the pretext that the central leadership was neglecting the workers and their efforts for the party.
"The workers are disappointed by the leadership," he said. Raisani had already been sacked by President Asif Zardari before he presented his resignation, a source inside PPP said, adding that a committee had
"The workers are disappointed by the leadership," he said. Raisani had already been sacked by President Asif Zardari before he presented his resignation, a source inside PPP said, adding that a committee had
