Pakistan protests: Sharif rules out use of force by govt
Fp Archives • 11 years agoPakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday ruled out use of force to dislodge the protesters, led by Imran Khan and populist cleric Tahirul Qadri.
Pakistan SC refuses to issue orders for eviction of protesters
Fp Archives • 11 years agoPakistan Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the government's plea to issue an order for the eviction of protesters besieging the Parliament, saying it is an administrative matter and should be dealt with in accordance with the law.
We're bored, say grumpy policemen at Islamabad sit-ins
Fp Archives • 11 years agoPakistani daily doubts army's role in political crisis
Fp Archives • 11 years agoMonitoring protests in Pakistan, urge all sides to avoid violence: US
Fp Archives • 11 years agoThe United States has appealed to all sides in Pakistan to refrain from violence and resolve their differences through peaceful discussions.
Pakistan: Imran Khan's look-alike big draw at 'Azadi March'
Fp Archives • 11 years agoOpposition leader Imran Khan is the man of the hour for thousands of his supporters here but those unable to access him can get themselves clicked with his look-alike who has been a big draw at the protest.
Pak PM Sharif to address nation ahead of anti-govt protests
Fp Archives • 11 years agoAhead of two massive anti-government rallies on 14 August, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will address the people and take them into confidence over his administration's strategy on opposition protests.