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Pakistan elects Ashraf as new prime ministerupdated: Fri Jun 22 2012 11:46:00

Raja Pervez Ashraf ascended to prime minister of Pakistan on Friday after lawmakers approved his nomination in a majority vote in parliament.

Warrant issued for Pakistani PM nomineeupdated: Thu Jun 21 2012 20:52:00

A day after Makhdoom Shahabuddin was tapped as the ruling party's candidate for prime minister, a trial court in Pakistan issued a warrant for his arrest Thursday, a government official said.

Pakistan PM out, now what?updated: Thu Jun 21 2012 20:52:00

Three high-profile Pakistanis explain the fallout of the Supreme Court sacking Prime Minister Gilani.

Explainer: What's next for Pakistan?updated: Wed Jun 20 2012 22:13:00

Pakistan is facing uncertainty after the country's Supreme Court effectively removed Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani from office.

Pakistani parliament to convene Friday to elect new prime ministerupdated: Wed Jun 20 2012 21:26:00

Pakistan's president has summoned the lower house of parliament to meet Friday to elect a new prime minister after the nation's top court ruled that Yousuf Raza Gilani is ineligible to hold office.

Pakistan PM convicted of contemptupdated: Tue Jun 19 2012 12:59:00

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is found guilty in contempt case. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.

Pakistan speaker won't pursue dismissal of prime ministerupdated: Thu May 24 2012 12:51:00

The speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly decided Thursday not to pursue disqualification proceedings against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, according to a copy of the speaker's decision reviewed by CNN and Pakistan's minister of information.

Prime minister says Pakistan, U.S. operating on a trust deficitupdated: Wed May 09 2012 14:43:00

With his fate at home hanging in the balance, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani repudiated U.S. claims that Pakistan was falling short on fighting the war on terrorism and said instead that his nation was operating on a trust deficit with Washington.

Pakistani PM: 'Trust deficit' with U.S.updated: Wed May 09 2012 14:43:00

Pakistani PM Yousuf Raza Gilani tells CNN's Becky Anderson there's a "trust deficit" between Pakistan and the U.S.

What next for Pakistan's convicted Prime Minister?updated: Fri Apr 27 2012 06:16:00

Far from clarifying matters, the Pakistani Supreme Court's guilty verdict against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has added several layers of uncertainty about the fate of Pakistan's civilian government and its longest serving prime minister.

Pakistani prime minister refuses to step down after convictionupdated: Fri Apr 27 2012 06:15:00

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani of Pakistan on Friday refused to step down following his conviction for contempt by the Supreme Court, saying that only parliament had the right to force him from office.

Pakistani prime minister convicted of contempt but avoids prison timeupdated: Thu Apr 26 2012 06:09:00

The Pakistani Supreme Court on Thursday convicted Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani of contempt of court but gave him just a symbolic sentence that will not require him to serve time in prison.

Obama calls for 'balanced approach' to U.S.-Pakistan relationsupdated: Tue Mar 27 2012 06:03:00

President Barack Obama expressed hope Tuesday that the United States and Pakistan can arrive at a "balanced approach" to relations as he met with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for the first time since a string of damaging episodes last year.

Pakistan debates future U.S. engagementupdated: Sun Mar 18 2012 17:31:00

A joint session of Pakistan's parliament will meet Tuesday to discuss new terms of engagement with the United States, a spokesman for the country's prime minister told CNN on Saturday.

New chief named for Pakistan's intelligence bureauupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 13:26:00

Pakistan's prime minister named a new head of Inter-Services Intelligence, the country's powerful spy agency and a critical element in the U.S. fight against insurgents in both Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan.

Pakistani Supreme Court indicts prime minister for contemptupdated: Mon Feb 13 2012 09:09:00

The Pakistani Supreme Court on Monday indicted Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for contempt after his steadfast refusal to revive old corruption cases against the country's president.

Pakistan's top court rejects prime minister's contempt appeal updated: Fri Feb 10 2012 05:41:00

The Pakistani Supreme Court on Friday rejected the prime minister's appeal against its decision to charge him with contempt, his defense team said.

Pakistani prime minister appeals against contempt chargeupdated: Wed Feb 08 2012 06:09:00

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani filed an appeal Wednesday against a Supreme Court decision to charge him with contempt, his lawyer said, the latest move in a drawn-out struggle between the country's political leaders and the judiciary.

Pakistan PM: No objection to prisonupdated: Wed Feb 08 2012 06:09:00

The Pakistani prime minister tells CNN he has no objection to being sent to prison if the court desires.

Pakistan court moves to charge PM with contemptupdated: Thu Feb 02 2012 07:26:00

Pakistan's Supreme Court has summoned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to appear February 13 to be charged with contempt of court, his lawyer said Thursday.

Pakistan PM: Musharraf will 'certainly' be arrestedupdated: Fri Jan 27 2012 10:31:00

Pakistan's former leader Pervez Musharraf will "certainly" be arrested if he returns to Pakistan, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Friday.

Pakistani Prime Minister Gilani withdraws criticism of militaryupdated: Wed Jan 25 2012 10:12:00

Pakistan's prime minister withdrew a statement criticizing the country's army and intelligence chiefs Wednesday, amid tensions between the government and military leadership.

Poliitcal drama in Pakistan high courtupdated: Mon Jan 23 2012 05:30:00

A legal showdown appears to be brewing between Pakistani courts and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. Reza Sayah reports.

Pakistani PM: President is immune from charges anywhereupdated: Thu Jan 19 2012 14:18:00

Pakistan's prime minister was called before the country's Supreme Court Thursday in a battle over corruption cases facing the president and other officials.

Amid tensions, Pakistani lawmakers vote to support 'democracy'updated: Mon Jan 16 2012 15:52:00

Pakistani lawmakers on Monday passed a resolution supporting the country's democratic system, a vote that came after weeks of public speculation and political intrigue about the possibility of a coup in the volatile nation.

No more 'business as usual' with U.S.updated: Mon Jan 16 2012 14:56:00

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani talks to CNN's Reza Sayah about the strained relationship with the U.S.

Pakistan Supreme Court orders PM to face contempt hearingupdated: Mon Jan 16 2012 14:56:00

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to face a contempt of court hearing this week, officials said, setting up a potential showdown between the nation's judicial and political leaders.

Pakistani president, military leader meet amid tensionsupdated: Sat Jan 14 2012 14:31:00

Embattled Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari met with Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani -- a sign that, some say, shows tensions between Pakistan's civilian and military leadership are cooling down.

Blame game in Pakistan airstrikeupdated: Fri Jan 13 2012 05:21:00

The CIA looks to restore relations after a U.S. strike killed 24 Pakistani troops. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.

Pakistani prime minister, defense chiefs to meet over U.S. airstrikeupdated: Fri Jan 13 2012 05:21:00

Pakistan's prime minister is gathering the nation's top defense leaders together to respond to findings of a U.S. investigation into an airstrike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, a spokesman said Friday.

Pakistan's prime minister sacks defense chiefupdated: Wed Jan 11 2012 08:48:00

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani fired his defense secretary Wednesday, a move that spiked tensions between the South Asian nation's civilian government and its all-powerful military.

Pakistan's Gilani welcomes army denial of coup plansupdated: Sat Dec 24 2011 13:35:00

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani tempered political sizzle Saturday by welcoming a statement by the army chief that dispelled notions of a military coup.

Taliban claim suicide bombing that killed 6 in Pakistan updated: Sat Dec 24 2011 07:35:00

The Taliban are claiming responsibility for a suicide car bombing Saturday that struck a military housing area in northwest Pakistan, a spokesman for the group said.

Suicide bomber targets military housing in Pakistan, kills 6, official saysupdated: Fri Dec 23 2011 22:55:00

A suicide car bomb exploded outside a military housing unit in northwest Pakistan, killing six Pakistani soldiers and wounding 12, a senior police official told CNN.

Prime minister's 'conspiracy' comments jolt Pakistanupdated: Fri Dec 23 2011 09:04:00

Pakistan was abuzz Friday with political rumor and intrigue about the possibility of a looming clash between elected leaders and the military after Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said he believed plots were under way to topple the government.

Clinton talks to Pakistani leader, expresses 'condolences'updated: Sat Dec 03 2011 22:35:00

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke Saturday with Pakistan's prime minister, the latest bid to address strained relations between the two nations exactly one week after 24 Pakistani soldiers were killed inadvertently in an NATO airstrike.

Pakistan to shun Afghan conferenceupdated: Tue Nov 29 2011 12:52:00

Afghanistan's president asked Pakistan to reconsider its decision on Tuesday to boycott an upcoming conference on the future of Afghanistan.

Pakistan won't attend Afghan conferenceupdated: Tue Nov 29 2011 12:52:00

Pakistan has decided to boycott an upcoming conference on the future of Afghanistan. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.

Pakistan's prime minister warns United Statesupdated: Mon Nov 28 2011 19:12:00

Tensions among Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States jumped a notch Monday, with Pakistan's prime minister warning there would be "no more business as usual" with Washington after NATO aircraft killed two dozen Pakistan troops.

Pakistan names new U.S envoyupdated: Wed Nov 23 2011 05:24:00

A day after Pakistan's ambassador to the United States stepped down, Islamabad named Sherry Rehman as the new U.S. envoy.

Pakistani PM denies terror network linksupdated: Thu Sep 29 2011 13:21:00

Pakistan's prime minister Thursday rejected accusations made by a top U.S. military official last week that the Haqqani terrorist network is a "veritable arm" of Pakistan's intelligence services.

Officials: No action against Haqqani network by Pakistan militaryupdated: Mon Sep 26 2011 12:06:00

The Pakistani Army has decided not to take action against the Haqqani network for the time being despite a fresh wave of intense pressure from Washington for a military offensive against the Pakistani-based militant group, two military officials told CNN on Monday.

Pakistan PM cancels U.S. trip because of floodsupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 15:29:00

Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani is calling off a visit to the United States due to floods that have killed hundreds in his country, his office said Friday.

Suicide blast kills 25 in Pakistan; Taliban claims responsibilityupdated: Fri May 27 2011 09:53:00

The Pakistan Taliban claimed responsibility Thursday for a suicide bombing outside a police station in northwestern Pakistan that left at least 25 people dead, saying it was part of a series of attacks to avenge the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Source: U.S. needs permission to interview bin Laden wivesupdated: Tue May 10 2011 15:19:00

Pakistan will allow the United States to question or take into custody the apparent wives of Osama bin Laden only if their "country of origin has been asked for permission," a senior Pakistani intelligence source told CNN on Monday.

Pakistan prime minister in India for cricket diplomacyupdated: Wed Mar 30 2011 10:50:00

Pakistan's prime minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, arrived in India Wednesday to watch a Cricket World Cup match between the two archrival teams as the nuclear neighbors try to repair ties wounded by the 2008 terror attacks on Mumbai.

As Kerry visits Pakistan, U.S. opens probe into shooting incidentupdated: Thu Feb 17 2011 06:08:00

The detention of a U.S. Embassy employee after two shooting deaths in the Pakistani city of Lahore last month has prompted urgent action both at home and abroad: a Justice Department criminal probe of the killings and a fence-mending diplomatic mission to the volatile Asian nation by a top American senator.

Biden visits Pakistan for anti-terror talks with leadersupdated: Wed Jan 12 2011 18:29:00

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss anti-terrorism measures with top leaders and senior military officials.

Pakistani party rejoins governmentupdated: Fri Jan 07 2011 17:33:00

An important political party that recently broke from Pakistan's ruling coalition has rejoined the government, a move that has averted a crisis in the South Asian nation.

Pakistan's political crisisupdated: Fri Jan 07 2011 17:33:00

A political party that broke from the ruling coalition has rejoined the government. CNN's Chris Lawrence reports.

Pakistan reverses hike in fuel pricesupdated: Thu Jan 06 2011 11:27:00

The Pakistani government has reversed a recent hike in fuel prices, an effort that could help shore up the country's crumbling governing coalition.

Pakistani government faces challenges without majorityupdated: Wed Jan 05 2011 09:44:00

A major Pakistani political party said Wednesday it will not support the government in its quest to regain a majority.

Karzai, Gilani downplay WikiLeaksupdated: Mon Dec 06 2010 14:07:00

Afghan President Hamid Karzai meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani. CNN's Nic Robertson reports

In Karachi, the death toll mountsupdated: Wed Oct 20 2010 07:29:00

More than 70 people have died in the five-day-old wave of violence in the Pakistani city of Karachi, police said Wednesday.

Police: Plot to kill Pakistan PM uncoveredupdated: Thu Oct 14 2010 12:29:00

Several people have been seized in a plot to kill Pakistan's prime minister, and the suspects claim they were getting orders from a militant in the country's volatile tribal region, police said.

Plot to assassinate Pakistan's PM foiledupdated: Thu Oct 14 2010 12:29:00

Police say several suspects were seized in a plot to kill Pakistan's prime minister. (No audio)

Zardari returns to flood-stricken Pakistanupdated: Tue Aug 10 2010 00:32:00

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari returned home Monday to face growing criticism of his actions following massive flooding in his country that has affected millions of people.

Thousands of villages under waterupdated: Sun Aug 08 2010 20:35:00

CNN's Reza Saya shows us how many Pakistanis are struggling to survive after devastating floods.

More rain threatens to worsen Pakistan floodsupdated: Sun Aug 08 2010 13:33:00

Heavy monsoonal downpours worsened massive flooding in Pakistan Saturday and weather forecasts provided little hope of drying out in the next few days.

Aid slow to reach Pakistan flood victimsupdated: Sun Aug 08 2010 13:33:00

CNN's Dan Rivers reports many Pakistan flood victims haven't received any aid.

Pakistan says 16 million people affected by floodsupdated: Fri Aug 06 2010 11:53:00

Imam Baksh used two cots as shelter over his head and a third to shield him from the drenched earth.

Groups scramble to take aid to flooded areas of Pakistanupdated: Thu Aug 05 2010 08:37:00

Intense rains let up in parts of northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, giving humanitarian groups a chance to get more aid to the millions of people suffering.

More rain, gushing flood waters threaten Pakistanisupdated: Wed Aug 04 2010 13:12:00

Intense rain and gushing flood waters threatened Wednesday to cause more misery in monsoon-bloated Pakistan, where 3 million people are already suffering.

Pakistani flood death toll hits 1,500updated: Wed Aug 04 2010 07:44:00

The prime minister of Pakistan planned an emergency meeting Wednesday, as flooding continues to wreak havoc on the country.

Pakistani government extends tenure of Army Chief Kayaniupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 07:00:00

The Pakistani government has extended by three years the tenure of the national army chief, Gen. Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, who has overseen anti-terrorism efforts against the Taliban.

Pakistan PM to convene leaders to discuss ways to combat terrorismupdated: Sun Jul 04 2010 06:58:00

Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani will call for a meeting of political leaders of all stripes on ways to counter militant attacks, saying Saturday the country cannot afford the "brunt of terrorism."

Security tight for Indian premier's visit to Kashmirupdated: Mon Jun 07 2010 13:49:00

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived on a two-day visit to Indian-administered Kashmir on Monday amid a complete shutdown and curfew-like restrictions in parts of the capital city.

Pakistan test-fires pair of ballistic missilesupdated: Sat May 08 2010 03:34:00

Pakistan has test-fired two ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads, the military said Saturday.

Pakistan's PM backtracks on military offensive commentsupdated: Mon Dec 14 2009 09:42:00

Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani made a U-turn Saturday -- first declaring that the military offensive against Islamic militants in South Waziristan had ended, then saying there is no timeframe for its completion.

Terror suspect has roots in Pakistan, U.S.updated: Wed Dec 09 2009 12:51:00

David Headley, the Chicago, Illinois, man appearing in court Wednesday in connection with terror attacks in India, was born Daood Gilani, the son of a prominent Pakistani broadcaster, according to his half-brother.

Bin Laden not in Pakistan, PM saysupdated: Thu Dec 03 2009 06:23:00

Pakistan's prime minister Thursday rejected claims al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is hiding within his country amid mounting global pressure on Islamabad to tackle terrorists linked to escalating conflict in neighboring Afghanistan.

Pakistan faces new wave of Taliban attacksupdated: Fri Oct 16 2009 12:12:00

Pakistan's army chief briefed the country's top leaders Friday on the tenuous security situation as the government combats a new wave of attacks believed to have been orchestrated by Taliban militants.

Bombing kills provincial minister in Pakistanupdated: Wed Feb 11 2009 08:28:00

A bomb attack in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province Wednesday killed a provincial minister, police said. Eight others were injured in the bombing.

U.N. chief: Special commission to investigate Bhutto killingupdated: Thu Feb 05 2009 06:22:00

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to create a special commission to investigate the killing of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, a United Nations spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Pakistan: U.S. must halt drone attacksupdated: Thu Jan 29 2009 20:46:00

Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has called on the United States to halt its drone attacks against al Qaeda and Taliban fighters on Pakistani soil and warned that the missile strikes were fueling militarism in the country's troubled tribal border region.

A view from Pakistanupdated: Thu Jan 29 2009 20:46:00

CNN's Christiane Amanpour talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani about terrorism and U.S. relations.

Pakistan arrests 124 suspected militantsupdated: Thu Jan 15 2009 12:28:00

Pakistan said Thursday it has arrested 124 suspected militants across the country -- but refrained from linking the arrests to the deadly attacks in Mumbai, India, last November.

Pakistan reacts to Mumbaiupdated: Thu Jan 15 2009 12:28:00

CNN's Reza Sayah reports the Pakistani government is still not confirming links to the Mumbai attacks.

Pakistan PM confirms Mumbai arrestsupdated: Wed Dec 10 2008 15:57:00

Pakistani authorities have arrested two top leaders of the Islamic militant group India blames for the November massacre in Mumbai, Pakistan's prime minister confirmed Wednesday.

Pakistan to send intelligence representative, not chief, to Indiaupdated: Fri Nov 28 2008 20:36:00

Pakistan will send a representative of its intelligence agency to India to help investigate the attacks in Mumbai, but not the agency's chief as previously indicated, the office of Pakistan's prime minister said Saturday.

Pakistan claims al Qaeda linkupdated: Fri Nov 28 2008 20:36:00

The Pakistani ambassador to the U.S. says the attacks in Mumbai were "inspired by or related to al Qaeda."

Time.com: Pakistan: Next US Leader Must Stop Strikesupdated: Tue Nov 04 2008 02:00:00

Pakistan's prime minister says the next US president must halt missile strikes close to the Afghan border or risk losing the war on terror

Missile attack reported in Pakistanupdated: Tue Sep 23 2008 11:17:00

A missile attack Wednesday night on the Pakistani village of Dahgerat near the Afghan border killed seven residents and wounded three, a local intelligence official and eyewitnesses told CNN.

Pakistani PM's attackupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 06:04:00

CNN's Nic Robertson shows the confusion after the apparent attack on Pakistani PM Yousaf Raza Gilani.

Pakistan's PM 'escapes' assassination attemptupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 06:04:00

Gunmen opened fire Wednesday on a government convoy in what Pakistani officials said was an assassination attempt against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, but it is unclear if he was present at the time of the attack.

Pakistan: PM attacked, safeupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 21:21:00

CNN's Nic Robertson reports on what Pakistan says was an assassination attempt against the prime minister.

Time.com: Pakistan's Growing Chain of Violenceupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 11:00:00

Was an attempt on the Prime Minister's life retaliation for a controversial U.S.-led attack on the Afghan-Pakistani border?

Time.com: Pakistan PM Escapes Attempt on Lifeupdated: Wed Sep 03 2008 06:00:00

Snipers fired on the motorcade for Pakistan's prime minister as it drove to the airport to pick up the premier, striking his car window at least twice

Pakistan: 100 die in Taliban suicide bombingsupdated: Thu Aug 21 2008 20:32:00

The Taliban claimed responsibility for dual suicide bombings at a Pakistani military arms factory on Thursday that police say killed 100 people and wounded 80 others.

Time.com: Pakistan's Spies Elude Its Governmentupdated: Thu Jul 31 2008 12:05:00

Despite U.S. pressure, the Prime Minister was forced to back down from an effort to rein in the country's powerful intelligence service

Time.com: Pakistan's Accidental Prime Ministerupdated: Sun Jul 27 2008 14:00:00

Gilani is the first civilian head of the Pakistani government to visit Washington. Too bad he doesn't really run the country

Rice: Pakistan must do more against Talibanupdated: Fri Jul 25 2008 02:48:00

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Pakistan needs to do more to prevent Taliban militants from launching attacks into Afghanistan from its territory.

Blasts wound 35, kill 1 in Pakistanupdated: Mon Jul 07 2008 20:00:00

A series of blasts went off Monday in Karachi, Pakistan, killing one person and wounding at least 35, including children, the Pakistan government said.

New Pakistani Prime Ministerupdated: Sun Apr 13 2008 22:34:00

Yousaf Raza Gilani has been sworn in as Pakistan's new Prime Minister. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.

Time.com: Undoing Musharraf in Pakistanupdated: Tue Mar 25 2008 13:00:00

A new Prime Minister promises to restore democracy and reverse the dictator's recent moves. But how far can he go without compromising the war on terror?

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