Yusuf Raza Gilani

Trouble for Nawaz Sharif, is Pakistan facing its fourth coup?

Imran Khan, the cricketer-turned politician, has made it clear that his current protest would end only after Sharif’s resignation.

Former Pak PM Gilani's son arrested in drugs case

Pakistani police arrested the son of former Prime Minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday in connection with a drugs case, the latest twist in a power struggle between the increasingly assertive Supreme Court and the ruling party.

Pak PM Ashraf appears in SC, will he face same fate as Gilani?

Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday appeared in the Supreme Court to face a show-cause notice for failing to implement the order to write to the Swiss authorities to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Zardari graft case: Pak PM advised not to appear in SC

The ruling PPP believes that Ashraf's appearance in the Supreme Court will make no difference and that he is unlikely to get any relief from the judges who yesterday issued the notice to the Premier.

Why peace with Pak can wait

Manmohan Singh would prefer for 'something solid' to happen before he travels to Pakistan. Peace is desirable, but there is merit in waiting for an optimal moment for that objective to be met.

What next for Pakistan? Three scenarios and outcomes

After standing up to the Pakistan army, the country's civilian executive is now confronting the judiciary. Here's how it hopes to escape the negative consequences of its actions.

Contempt case against Gilani in Pak SC begins hearing

Pakistan's Supreme Court today began hearing an intra-court appeal filed by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, who had been summoned on 13 February for framing of charges against him in a contempt case.

Pakistan PM files appeal in contempt case

Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has filed an appeal against appearing before the Supreme Court in a contempt hearing for failing to re-open corruption cases against the president, his lawyer said on Wednesday.

Pak cannot afford war over Kashmir: Gilani

Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani today acknowledged that the Kashmir issue would have to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy as Pakistan "cannot afford wars" in the 21st century.

ISI chief unlikely to get extension: PPP leaders

Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani is unlikely to give another extension to ISI chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha in line with a decision made by the top ruling-PPP leadership, several party leaders said today.