LHC Disqualified Mr. Nawaz Sharif

Muhsarraf’s treason trial demanded

There is on going demand in the society for a treason trial of Gen. Pervaiz Musharraf. PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif says President Pervez Musharraf should be tried in treason cases for his November 3 action, Kargil issue and jamia Hafsa carnage.

Talking to media at Lahore Airport before leaving for London, Sharif said interview of Lt Gen Gulzar Kiani aired on Geo News yesterday supported his stand that he was not informed about Kargil Operation.

He says Musharraf made false accusations against him in his book. The PML-N chief says time has proved that Kargil was a misadventure but he left no stone unturned to protect national prestige.

He says he has already demanded constitution of a commission to probe into the issue.

About Constitutional package, he responded he has received the package and his party would review it in a meeting, started today in Islamabad. He said the party’s opinion about the package would be communicated to Asif Zardari.

Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif allowed to contest By-elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan has allowed PML-N leaders Mian Nawaz Sharif and his brother Mian Shahbaz Sharif to contest By-elections.

PML-N, PPP united for democracy

ISLAMABAD: The co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party, Asif Ali Zardari has said that his party and PML-N were partners in the journey of democracy. He said PPP believed in the dialogue process while PML-N’s stance was impatient.

Addressing a meeting of Socialist International Asia Pacific Committee here, PPP co-chairman said only democracy would have a role to play in future and Pakistan was standing at the crossroads of democracy at the moment. He said Benazir Bhutto played pivotal role for upholding democratic values and democracy was PPP’s ideological base.

Asif Zardari said that PPP and PML-N were partners in strenghtheining democracy in Pakistan. Zardari said he had held talks with Shahbaz Sharif and both parties were united for the cause of democracy.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sherry Rehman, Federal Ministers Raja Pervez Ashraf, Syed Naveed Qamar and others were also present on the occasion.

Nawaz Zardari Meeting in Islamabad Begin

ISLAMABAD: The first meeting after london talks between Co-chairman Pakistan People’s Party Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-N Leader Mian Nawaz Sharif  begun here on Tuesday May 27, 2008.

Both the leaders would likely to discuss the proposed constitutional package and other national matters in the meeting.

PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif, Ch. Nisar Ali Khan and Ishaq Dar assisting Mian Nawaz Sharif whereas Zardari being assisted by Farzana Raja, Farooq H Naek and others.

Recording of Pervaiz Elahi Tap

The recording is as under:

Operator: Hello, I am getting you connected with Chaudhry Sahib.

Pervaiz Elahi: Nobody’s on the line.

Operator: Please hold on.

(Connected)

Elahi: Assalam-o-Alaikum, how are you?

Caller: It seems you are very busy today.

Elahi: No, no, how are you? Is it okay?

Caller: Thank you, sir; much positive has been achieved in compliance with your orders.

Elahi: Which one?

Caller: You asked for the rejection of their applications (nomination papers). Sir, the chief of Lahore was called last night.

Elahi: Oh, yes, but buddy, the rejection could not be achieved.

Caller: Sir, it’s done. It was finalised last night.

Elahi: (pleased) Oh.

Caller: The chief of Lahore was called and given the material. He said that the two people and the material be sent to the high court. Much offended, he (the third person) said why he (the chief of Lahore) let the papers be accepted when they (Sharif brothers) are facing so serious charges. Then the chief of Lahore said that the two people might be sent to him at the high court. He said he would constitute a tribunal to see the nomination papers rejected.

Elahi: Oh, I see.

Caller: No, it’s up to you.

Elahi: Okay, we are already on it. One Akhlaque Guddu is at our behest. We are moving the high court.

Caller: I am again telling you, sir, the matter has been finalised. What I am telling you is confirmed.

Elahi: Will the papers of both including Shahbaz Sharif be rejected?

Caller: Yes sir, of both. The Lahore chief was in Islamabad last night. He was a bit reluctant, but he was told by a senior most member of the judiciary (the tape recording names the senior member of the judiciary) that the rejection should be done at any expense. He (Lahore chief) demanded that the persons be sent to him and he would constitute a tribunal to reject the cases.

Caller: When are you coming to Islamabad?

Elahi: After a few days.

Caller: Should I tell him/them that our people would move the high court.

Elahi: Yes, of course.

Caller: Can I meet you in Lahore? I will also manage your telephonic conversation with the senior most member of the judiciary.

Elahi: Yes, why not, you are welcome any time.

Caller: Just send your people (to the LHC) and the job would be done, for surely.

Elahi: I will.

Caller: Any other order.

Elahi: Thank you.

Zardari Nawaz Meeting on Constitutional Package

Co-chairman Pakistan People’s Party Mr. Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-N Leader Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in their first meeting after London talks on restoration of judges would discuss the proposed constitutional package today (Tuesday May 27, 2008).

Both leaders would discuss the proposed constitutional package and national political situation in the meeting, likely to be held at Punjab House at 4 pm today, sources said.

Mian Nawaz Sharif has reached Islamabad for the meeting.