Former Pak premier Ashraf`s nomination papers rejected

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 01:31

Raja Pervez Ashraf`s nomination papers for parliamentary constituency in Rawalpindi were rejected even as Election Commission completed verification of 24,094 candidates contesting May 11 polls.

Pak court declares Ashraf`s son-in-law`s appointment illegal

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 16:08

A court has declared illegal the appointment of former premier Raja Pervaiz Ashraf`s son-in-law in an investment company jointly owned by the governments of Pakistan and China.

Outrage in Balochistan as Pak hands over `vast tracts` of land to China

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 15:32

Baloch leaders say is handing over vast tracts of land to its military and political ally China, and add there is growing sense of outrage over Beijing increasing its footprint in troubled province.

Pak SC issues contempt notice to former PM Ashraf

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 13:17

Pakistan`s Supreme Court issued a notice for contempt of court to former premier Raja Pervez Ashraf.

Pak parliamentary panel to select caretaker PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 23:16

The task of choosing a caretaker premier to oversee Pakistan`s general election was Tuesday entrusted to a parliamentary committee after the Prime Minister and Leader of Opposition failed to agree on a consensus candidate.

Pak PM risks disqualification in upcoming polls

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 13:09

Under existing rules, any person declared a defaulter in business dealings is barred from contesting elections.

No more toppling of elected government: Ashraf

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 11:57

Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said the practice of replacing an elected government by military might in the country has ended.

Pakistan govt stays the course for the first time in history

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 09:32

The government of Pakistan has accomplished an unprecedented fete by pulling off the first complete 5 year-term in its political history.

Constitutional transfer of power victory for democracy: Pak PM

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 00:09

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday said the constitutional transfer of power by an elected government is a victory of democratic forces.

Followed BJP`s `path` while hosting lunch for Pak PM: Khurshid

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 22:52

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid took jibe at the BJP for the criticism for hosting a lunch for Pakistani Prime Minister.

No consensus on dissolving all provincial assemblies: Shahbaz

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 22:23

PML-N party said there was no consensus between it and Pakistan People`s Party on dissolving all assemblies on same day a measure necessary for holding national and provincial polls simultaneously.

Pak political parties yet to reach consensus for caretaker PM

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 18:59

Pakistan`s 2 main political parties were engaged in war of nerves on issue of choosing caretaker Prime Minister to oversee elections, with PPP rejecting 2 candidates proposed by main opposition PML-N.