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Government vs Supreme Court: political battles in Pakistan
27/01/2012 - PAKISTAN

Government vs Supreme Court: political battles in Pakistan

The Pakistani political scene is once again a battleground. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been in the Supreme Court to answer charges of contempt, while President Asif Ali Zardari cannot shake off accusations of corruption dating back to the 1990s. The head of state may be immune from prosecution but outside the turmoil, opposition figures are circling, waiting for their chance to pounce.
Pakistan: a government in political crisis
20/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Pakistan: a government in political crisis

Issues of corruption and presidential immunity are plaguing Pakistan's civilian government, which is under pressure from both the military and the judiciary. President Sarkozy announces that France is suspending its military and training operations in Afghanistan following the fatal shooting of several French troops by an Afghan soldier. Finally, Indonesia takes drastic new action to stop dare-devils from hitching a free, if dangerous, train ride.
Opposition bigwig Imran Khan leads massive anti-corruption rally
26/12/2011 - PAKISTAN

Opposition bigwig Imran Khan leads massive anti-corruption rally

Pakistani former cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan led a massive anti-corruption rally in Karachi on Sunday, in a bid to galvanise his supporters and challenge President Asif Ali Zardari, whom he has accused of corruption.
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US envoy forced to resign over ‘memogate’ scandal
23/11/2011 - PAKISTAN

US envoy forced to resign over ‘memogate’ scandal

The Pakistani ambassador to the US, Hussain Haqqani (pictured), resigned on Tuesday over allegations he wrote a memo asking the US to help stave off a prospective military coup. Haqqani is a key ally of President Zardari's civilian administration.
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Bin Laden unarmed during raid, White House says
04/05/2011 - TERRORISM

Bin Laden unarmed during raid, White House says

Osama bin Laden was unarmed when US special forces raided his Pakistan hideout and shot him, the White House revealed Tuesday, appearing to contradict earlier reports that the al Qaeda leader had taken part in a firefight.
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Pakistan denies accusations of 'harbouring' bin Laden
03/05/2011 - PAKISTAN

Pakistan denies accusations of 'harbouring' bin Laden

President Asif Ali Zardari denied accusations Tuesday Pakistan harboured Osama bin Laden before he was killed during a US operation in a town just outside of the capital Islamabad, saying his country’s cooperation greatly contributed to the mission.
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Key partner quits fragile ruling coalition
04/01/2011 - PAKISTAN

Key partner quits fragile ruling coalition

Pakistan was plunged into political crisis on Monday as the second-largest party in the fragile ruling coalition quit the government after abandoning crisis talks with the Pakistan People's Party of President Asif Ali Zardari (pictured).
Zardari visits flood-hit areas amid criticism of govt response
13/08/2010 - PAKISTAN

Zardari visits flood-hit areas amid criticism of govt response

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday visited areas near some of the worst-affected parts of Sindh province after coming under fire for the government's slow response to massive flooding that has killed more than 1,300 people.
Taliban call for rejection of millions in Western flood aid
11/08/2010 - PAKISTAN

Taliban call for rejection of millions in Western flood aid

Taliban militants have urged Pakistan's government to reject Western aid a day after the US pledged an additional $20 million to help victims of deadly floods. The disaster has affected 14 million people and killed more than 1,600, the UN said.
Zardari returns home to face criticism over devastating floods
11/08/2010 - PAKISTAN

Zardari returns home to face criticism over devastating floods

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari returned home from a European tour on Tuesday to face widespread criticism of his government's handling of a disastrous flood crisis that has affected 13 million people and killed more than 1,600.
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