Gilani stands DISQUALIFIED as PM, rules Pak SC
तारीख: 6/19/2012 5:13:19 PM
(NEWS BHARATI, NAGPUR)
ISLAMABAD, JUNE 19,2012 : Pakistan Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani ineligible to hold the office and said he stood disqualified since April 26 when he was convicted and sentenced for contempt.
The apex court also asked President Asif Ali Zardari to play constitutional role for continuation of democracy.
TV channels in Islamabad reported that the court has also ordered Zardari to select a new prime minister.
The verdict also states that the Election Commission of Pakistan should issue a notification regarding Gilani's ineligibility.
The verdict, a huge setback for the prime minister, means that Gilani, 60, will not be a member of parliament.
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