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Gilani no more premier, says Nawaz
[Dawn] Pakistain Mohammedan League-Nawaz President  Nawaz Sharif... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf... says there is no need to bring a no-trust motion against Yousuf Raza Gilani ... Pakistain's erstwhile current prime minister, whose occasional feats of mental gymnastics can be awe-inspiring ... after his conviction by the Supreme Court. Talking to editors, senior journalists, columnists and anchorpersons here on Monday, he said Gilani was no more a prime minister because the apex court had convicted him and there was no need for a no-confidence move against him. He was responding to Gilani's remarks that the opposition should bring a no-trust move against him. Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Muhammad Mehdi and senators Ishaq Dar, Mushahidullah Khan and Pervaiz Rashid were also present. Nawaz dispelled the impression created by PPP leaders that the PML-N campaign to oust the prime minister could endanger the democratic system. "Democracy is not in danger due to our struggle, it is threatened by the attitude of the present government. If it is not checked, it will ruin all national institutions, including the judiciary and future of democracy. The struggle will help reform the situation." The PML-N chief said a person convicted by the Supreme Court had no right to remain the prime minister. "It will be a shame that a convict will be representing Pakistain as its prime minister in Britannia," he said in reference to Gilani's five-day UK visit starting May 8 (today). Posted by: Fred 2012-05-09 |
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