Topic: Nawaz Sharif
Reuters US Online Report World News | 2010-02-22 09:15:53
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's main opposition leader reiterated on Monday a call for the transfer of presidential powers to the prime minister and parliament, highlighting an issue that could bring political turmoil. U.S. ally Pakistan is fighting indigenous Taliban militants attacking the state and is expected to play a role in efforts to bring peace to neighboring Afghanistan, where ...
AP News | 2010-02-14 13:39:12
<div id="subtitle">Pakistani PM seeks to defuse tension over conflict with judiciary while opposition pounces</div><div><p>Pakistan's prime minister sought to defuse tension Sunday over a Supreme Court decision to strike down a presidential order appointing two top judges, saying the dispute would not threaten political stability.< ...
Reuters US Online Report World News | 2009-12-21 12:24:39
<div><p>ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's main opposition party said on Monday it would not support any unconstitutional action against President Asif Ali Zardari or his government but warned of protests if Zardari did not give up some powers.</p><p>Political tension has been running high in Pakistan since last week ...
AP News | 2009-11-29 16:01:45
<div id="subtitle">Opposition calls on Pakistan's president to give up powers, threatening political crisis</div><div><p>Pakistan's main opposition party Sunday demanded the president give up the sweeping powers he inherited from his predecessor, setting the stage for political turmoil just as the Obama administration wants the country ...
