Tag: Yousaf Raza Gilani
The peace process
It must go on
Thirteen is considered an unlucky number. But 13 years ago in February, 1999 something fortunate took place. This was the month...
20th amendment strengthens nation’s integrity: PM
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that 20th amendment strengthened the integrity of nation and also ensured holding of next general elections.
Addressing senate meeting,...
Diplomatic reshuffle
Change of guard at the Foreign Office
There will be a change of guard at the Foreign Office early next month when Jalil Abbas Jilani,...
Indian traders look to build durable ties with Pakistan
An Indian business delegation, led by RB Mittal, called on Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday at the Prime Minister’s House and expressed...
A new foreign policy?
Our old one doesn’t seem to be working…
Despite multiple problems in the domestic context, the federal government is endeavouring to expand its foreign policy...
Reconstruction in flood-hit areas to be completed soon: PM
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday assured the National Assembly that reconstruction in the flood-hit areas of the country would be completed soon....
Pakistan to seek billions in damages from US, NATO
Pakistan will seek billions of rupees in damages from the United States and its NATO allies for damage caused to its roads and highways...
Sri Lankan president to start Pakistan tour from Friday
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa will pay a three-day state visit to Pakistan starting from February 10, 2012. “Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy friendly...
Govt wants unanimous 20th Amendment: PM
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Sunday said the government wanted unanimous passage of the 20th Constitutional Amendment and was holding discussions with allies...
Centre’s lack of interest ruining railways: Bilour
Red tape and lack of interest on the part of the federal government has brought trains to a halt across the country. The federal...
Government defers 20th Amendment Bill until Monday
After receiving positive signals from the opposition for conditional support to the government’s 20th Amendment Bill, the treasury benches on Friday deferred the bill...
Centre should equally share energy shortage, Shahbaz tells Gilani
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has written a letter to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, demanding equal sharing of energy shortage across the country....
20th Amendment to be tabled, approved from parliament with consensus: PM
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said the proposed 20th Constitutional Amendment would be tabled and approved from parliament with consensus. Talking to...
PM will be indicted if Zardari immunity is not proved: SC
Justice Nasirul Mulk, the head of the seven-member special bench of the Supreme Court (SC) hearing the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation case, told...
Cabinet, NA likely to take up 20th Amendment Bill today
With an objective to provide legal cover to the election of several members of parliament and provincial assemblies by an incomplete election commission in...
Pakistan will continue support for Afghan-led peace process: Gilani
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said that Islamabad would continue to support an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned process of reconciliation which would not...
College teachers mulling series of protests for promotions
The teachers of the federal government colleges who have been waiting for their promotions for the last one year have planned a massive rally...