One of the people poised to become Pakistan’s next prime minister now faces an arrest warrant in connection to a scandal dating from his time as the country’s health minister. Shortly after Makhdoom Shahabuddin filed his nomination papers Thursday to replace ousted Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, an anti-narcotics judge ordered his arrest in connection […]
Ruling Party Nominee Files Bid to Become Pakistani Prime Minister
Posted June 21st, 2012 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
The candidate chosen by Pakistan’s ruling party to become the country’s next prime minister has filed his nomination papers to replace Yousuf Raza Gilani, who was ousted by the Supreme Court earlier this week. Textile industry minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin submitted the papers Thursday, a day before lawmakers are due to hold a formal vote. But […]
Pakistan President Nominates Minister for PM
Posted June 20th, 2012 at 8:55 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has nominated textile industry minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin for the post of prime minister. Mr. Zardari had been engaged in crisis talks with allies to select a consensus candidate to replace Yousuf Raza Gilani who was ousted by the Supreme Court earlier this week. Shahabuddin will file his nomination papers later […]
Pakistan Moves to Elect New PM
Posted June 20th, 2012 at 5:20 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned lawmakers to meet Friday for discussions on electing a new prime minister to replace Yousuf Raza Gilani who was ousted by the Supreme Court. The president’s office made the announcement Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court declared Mr. Gilani ineligible for office because of a prior conviction. […]
Pakistan Moves to Elect New PM
Posted June 20th, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned lawmakers to meet later this week for discussions on electing a new prime minister, following the dismissal of Yousuf Raza Gilani. The president’s office announced Wednesday that Mr. Zardari had summoned the lower house of parliament to meet Friday. The announcement comes a day after the Supreme Court […]
Pakistan Moves to Elect New PM
Posted June 20th, 2012 at 9:15 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned lawmakers to meet later this week for discussions on electing a new prime minister after the dismissal of Yousuf Raza Gilani. The president’s office announced Wednesday that Mr. Zardari had summoned the lower house of parliament to meet Friday. The announcement comes a day after the Supreme Court […]
Officials: Al-Qaida Leader Detained in Pakistan
Posted June 20th, 2012 at 8:00 am (UTC-5)
Officials in Pakistan say an al-Qaida leader has been detained near the country’s border with Iran. Pakistani authorities said Wednesday that Naamen Meziche, a French national of Algerian origin, was captured during a raid near Quetta — the capital of Baluchistan province. They said he was arrested while trying to flee the country, but provided […]
Pakistan PM Ousted by Supreme Court
Posted June 19th, 2012 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s highest court on Tuesday declared Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani ineligible for office, throwing the country into fresh political uncertainty as it battles Islamic militancy and deals with a weak economy and deteriorating ties with the United States. The Supreme Court based its decision on an April 26 ruling that found Mr. Gilani in […]
Pakistan Top Court Disqualifies PM from Office
Posted June 19th, 2012 at 2:10 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s highest court has declared Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani ineligible for office, throwing the country into a new round of political turmoil. On April 26, the Supreme Court found Mr. Gilani guilty of contempt for refusing to ask Swiss authorities to reopen their corruption investigation into President Asif Ali Zardari. Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry […]
Pakistan Top Court Disqualifies PM from Office
Posted June 19th, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s highest court has declared Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani ineligible for office, throwing the country into a new round of political turmoil. On April 26, the Supreme Court found Mr. Gilani guilty of contempt for refusing to ask Swiss authorities to reopen their corruption investigation into President Asif Ali Zardari. Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry […]
