Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani

Pak PM says no evidence found showing Musharraf allowed drone strikes

Pak PM says no evidence found showing Musharraf allowed drone strikesKarachi, Nov 25: Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that his government had found that no evidence that former president Pervez Musharraf had permitted the US to launch strikes inside Pakistan.

The prime minister said that according to the record of the General Headquarters and the Foreign Office, the former president had not allowed the US to conduct strikes inside the country.

Pak PM to announce new incentives for cricketers

Islamabad, Nov 20 : Buoyed by the recent 3-0 win over the Caribbeans, Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is today expected to announce fresh incentives for cricketers who will perform outstandingly in future international contests.

The announcement is expected to come after PCB Chairman Ejaz Butt meets the PM at the PM House.

Sources close to the PM said that Gilani, who himself is a keen sportsman and has special affection for cricket, would discuss the affairs of the cricket with its new Chairman, who has produced “positive” results immediate after assuming the office last month, reported The News.

Pak PM hopes US air strikes could stop under Obama administration

Pak PM hopes US air strikes could stop under Obama administrationKarachi, Nov 17 : Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the US’ air strikes would be stopped after the new Barack Obama administration assumes office in the White House on January 20.

Being a nuclear power, Pakistan had to react in a “responsible manner” in response to American air strikes inside the country, said Gilani while talking to journalists on Sunday night.

Pak considers opening of a visa section in Amritsar

Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza GilaniIslamabad, Nov 15 : Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Ministry of Foreign Affairs would examine a proposal by Sikh pilgrims to open a visa section at Amritsar to facilitate their future travel.

“Opening a visa section in Amritsar to facilitate Sikh yatrees’ visit to Pakistan will be examined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” he said, responding to a proposal sent to him by members of a delegation representing various Sikh organisations based in Pakistan, the US, UK, India, and Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

PM Gilani says no action against Musharraf if he stays out of politics

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza GilaniIslamabad, Nov 3: Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has reportedly said that his government won’t take any action against the country’s former president Pervez Musharraf as long as he stayed away from politics.

Gilani described Musharraf as a relic of the past whom his government didn’t want to disturb now.

PM Gilani to chair meeting on Pak power crisis today

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza GilaniIslamabad, Oct 20: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will chair a high-level meeting on the worsening power crisis in the country here today.

According to sources, the Federal Minister for Water and Power, Raja Parvez Ashraf, will inform the Prime Minister about the gap in the demand and supply of electricity.

The Chairman of Wapda, the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission and other officials will also attend the meeting.

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