ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution in favour of its Speaker’s ruling refusing to disqualify Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, DawnNews reported.
The resolution was presented by Pakistan People’s Party leader and Federal Law Minister Farooq H Naek.
According to the resolution reposing confidence in NA Speaker Fehmida Mirza, her earlier ruling in favour of the prime minister can not be challenged on any forum.
Mirza had also refused to forward the Supreme Court’s reference to the Election Commission of Pakistan against Gilani.
Latest Stories
Pakistan, 7 other Islamic countries once again condemn Israeli violations in Gaza Strip: FO
Israel charges settler in killing of Palestinian activist in West Bank
Over 1,900 cases of child abuse reported in first half of the year: report
IHC reserves order on pleas against Imran, Bushra’s alleged solitary confinement
CDF Munir discusses enhancement of defence, security cooperation with Somalia: ISPR
Security forces kill 12 terrorists in Balochistan's Mastung, Washuk IBOs: ISPR
Editorial
Need for dialogue
THE interior minister’s comments at an Islamabad seminar last week have sparked many a conversation about the ...
Bad press
THE government’s move to impose restrictions on international media will not only alienate the foreign press, it...
Automobile concerns
PAKISTAN’S automobile industry is at a critical juncture. Sharp cuts in tariffs on the import of completely built...
State of confusion
FROM the looks of it, America has no exit strategy to extricate itself from the disastrous war with Iran. US...
Pension decision
THE government’s decision to formally operationalise the new Defined Contribution Pension Fund Scheme is a step...
Preventable deaths
THE deaths of 144 children from measles and diphtheria in Karachi during the first seven months of the year expose a...