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The article offers information about issues concerning politics and elections in Pakistan. It features Nawaz Sharif, a politician and former prime minister of Pakistan, as well as his Pakistan Muslim League, the only functional political party in the country named after a living person and gains more and more traction in a crucial election year.

The article informs that after Pakistan's Supreme court ruled that corruption allegations disqualified Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from serving in office, forcing him to resign. It mentions that Sharif's party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), announced a succession plan according to which Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, a close Sharif ally, would be appointed prime minister until a successor was found to serve out Sharif's term.

A biography of Pakistani prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is presented. He was born as Syed Makhdoom Yousaf Raza Gilani on June 9, 1952 in Karachi, Pakistan. He received his master's degree in journalism from the University of Punjab in Lahore in 1976. He entered politics after the death of his father, later joining the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). He became the prime minister on March 24, 2008 and ordered the release of judges under house arrest and the investigation of the murder of PPP leader Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

The article focuses on Prime Minister of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. It notes that the fourth anniversary celebration of Bhutto's government has been kept subdued because he was aware that he was under attack from his political opposition where it aimed to force him to resign. It states that although Bhutto did not resign, the growing surge of bitterness indicates the end of a good will era that had accompanied his takeover of power after the defeat of Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war. It also mentions that Bhutto have provided Pakistan a constitution that altered its government from a presidential to parliamentary system and have improved the relations of the country with the Arab world.

Reports on the dismissal of Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto by Pakistan President Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari in November 1996. Leghari's dissolving of Parliament, and his promise to hold elections; The other such dismissal Bhutto suffered, in 1990; What the move suggests for the fate of democracy in Pakistan; Protests by Pakistan's main Islamic party; Allegations of corruption on the part of Bhutto's husband, Interior Minister Asif Ali Zardari.

The article offers information on Pakistani Prime Minister Hussein S. Suhrawardy who views that political stability is the biggest problem in Pakistan. It states that Suhrawardy's views are considered to be true as presented by the conflict between Suhrawardy and the Republican Party on the latter's proposal for ending the West Pakistan. It mentions that Suhrawardy had opposed the proposal because he believes that it will involve a big change in terms of the constitution in Pakistan.

The article reports that Governor General Ghulam Mohammad has the right to dismiss Khawaja Nazimuddin as prime minister of Pakistan. Nazimuddin asserted that Mohammad has no right to do so but he was delegated power by Queen Elizabeth to dismiss or appoint ministers and governments. However, Nazimuddin decided to accept his dismissal but requested that he be given a house in Karachi before he moves out.

The article focuses on Pakistan's political issues and corruption. It features previous Prime Minister Nawaz Shareif, who had become too independent and was sacked with the collusion of the judiciary as well as was tried and punished, together with is relatives, on corruption charges and features new Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The article focuses on the political situation of Pakistan government and it's affect on the general elections that are being held in Pakistan. It talks about the Prime Minister, President and the Chief of Army of Staff being the support of the Pakistani government. It tells about the rising problems between the civilians and the military leaders during the leadership of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

The article profiles former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Topics mention including one of the few world leaders who have been dismissed by an army chief, judiciary and president, conducting a public movement against what the former prime minister calls an unfair judicial verdict and three-time as a prime minister in Pakistan.

The article offers a tribute for former Pakistani Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan during his 64th death anniversary in 2015. Topics discussed include the major events in his political career including the Meerut Divisional Conference in March 1939, his interview with Sir Stafford Cripps in December 1939, and his conversation with Congress Party leader Bhulabhai Desai in 1944. His contributions to the country's political and economic developments are noted.

Focuses on controversy surrounding the arrest of Mumtaz Rathore, the prime minister of Pakistani Kashmir on July 5, 1991. Membership of Rathore in Pakistan People's Party of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto; Rathore's declaration of the results of the June 29, 1991 election null and void after accusing Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of rigging the election.

Focuses on the political situation in Pakistan. Resignation of Qazi Hussain Ahmad from parliament, the leader of the fundamentalist Jamaat i Islami, a political party, in protest at what he called a corrupt parliamentary system; Information on reshuffle of Pakistan's cabinet and bureaucracy by Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto; Anticipation of negotiations between Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif, the main opposition leader.

The article presents information related to politics in Pakistan with reference to Pakistan's Supreme Court's decision of reinstating Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister. Even by the standards of Pakistan's lively politics, it was an unusual event. The Supreme Court decided, by ten votes to one, that the dismissal of April 18th was without lawful authority and of no legal effect. Its view was that the president's decision to sack the government contravened a section of the constitution upholding fundamental political rights. So the general election called for July is cancelled. Sharif held his first cabinet meeting two hours after the court's decision, and the National Assembly was reconvened for May 27, 1993.

This article reports that Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif became the third elected prime minister of Pakistan in five years to be booted out by a president. Sharif was charged with corruption, nepotism and mismanagement. Sharif was also accused of subverting the constitution, undermining the armed forces, victimising political opponents, breaking the rules governing the civil service and harassing the press. Sharif announced that he intended to join forces with Benazir Bhutto, the opposition leader, to repeal an amendment to the constitution that gives the president enormous powers. Bhutto is demanding at least ten cabinet slots in the interim government out of an expected two dozen or so. Sharif is trying to portray himself as a martyr, up to now without much success.

Examines the leadership of Nawaz Sharif as prime minister of Pakistan. Corruption charges against Sharif; Economic conditions in Pakistan; Focus of Sharif's government.

The article presents a reprint of the article "The Army's on top, again," which appeared in the previous issue of the periodical "India Today." It provides information on political crisis grasping Pakistan for the past three weeks over resignation of Pakistani Prime minister Nawaz Sharif. It further mentions that the country is in direct intervention by the army.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Tahir-ul-Qadri: The firebrand," which appeared in the previous issue of the periodical "India Today." It provides information on the role of a Pakistani politician and Islamic scholar of Sufism Tahir-ul-Qadri is leading protests demanding the ouster of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Information on role of cricketer turned politician Imran Khan in protest is also offered.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Pakistan: In the shadow of soldiers," which appeared in the previous issue of the periodical "India Today." It provides information on the political crisis of Pakistan. It discusses how Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was ousted in a dramatic military coup 15 years back. It further highlights the calls of cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan demanding resignation of Sharif.

The article reports on the suspension of Islamabad and Rawalpindi mobile networks using Afghanistan SIM cards by the Pakistan government for security reasons. It says that the country's Prime Minister (PM) has ordered the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to suspend the roaming facility on Afghanistan SIM cards to limit the use of mobile phones for criminal doings. It adds that the decision concerns the arrival of populist cleric and opposition figure Tahirul Qadri in Pakistan.

The author discusses why political dynasties in Pakistan seem to be associated with blood. After the death of Jinnah, his sister Fatima entered politics but was allegedly murdered. Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was said to be assassinated in 1996 by the al-Qaeda and officers of the country's intelligence agency. Meanwhile, Mir Murtaza Bhutto was murdered in 1996.

The author reflects upon Pakistan's political and social condition after the assassination of its former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. She describes Bhutto's personality and comments on her autocratic instincts. She refers to corruption charges that Bhutto had to face during her term as the prime minister, and comments that despite the affection gained from women and the poor, Bhutto did little to help them. She also comments on future of Pakistan's citizens in the present political situation.

This article explains that the murder of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto will hurt the army's reputation and how Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf will proceed to govern the country remains a big question. The huge crowds Bhutto had attracted to her rally in Rawalpindi, the heartland of Punjab, threatened the military on its own turf. Analysts expects that U.S. influence on Pakistan will diminish if Musharraf declares a state of emergency.

The article focuses on the political conditions in Pakistan. The economy is on a surer footing, peace talks with India are under way. The state of Pakistan remains fragile because of regular terrorist attacks, insurgencies in the province of Baluchistan. After winning his seat in the National Assembly through a by-election held last week, Mohammad Aziz, who is currently Finance Minister, is now poised to become Pakistan's Prime Minister.

Profiles former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, as of April 2001. Her reaction to the Pakistani Supreme Court's ruling for a retrial on her 1999 corruption conviction; Her career in politics, and her plans to re-enter the political arena; Her response to charges against her which are still pending; Impact of her husband's imprisonment on their marriage.

0Deals with the fall of the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan. Factors which led to his fall; Overview of his reign as Prime Minister; Statements of Pakistan's army chief, General Pervaiz Musharraf.

Focuses on the power Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been accumulating since his second term began. How his Muslim League controls nearly two-thirds of the seats in the lower house of parliament; His efforts to make Islamic law supreme in Pakistan; His dismissal of the government of Sindh, and the martial law he has imposed in Karachi, the province's strife-ridden capital; Ways his crackdown in Karachi has been a success.

Focuses on the 1996 dismissal of Benazir Bhutto as the prime minister of Pakistan. Why President Farooq Leghari fired Bhutto; The corruption which engulfed Pakistan in the years prior to 1996; How the dismissal may affect Pakistan's democracy; Why Pakistan's future is in the hands of Meraj Khalid.

The article discusses how in Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, prime minister since October 1990, is threatened by opposition leader, Benazir Bhutto, and the army is making life difficult also. Bhutto's threat became clear on July 16, 1992 when she said her Pakistan People's Party would take its 45 member of parliament out of parliament and resort to street agitation. She claims she can muster the resignations of about a third of parliament. If she can also rouse an extra-parliamentary rabble, Sharif will be in trouble. Whatever his problems, the prime minister is putting on a brave face. He says that if Bhutto and her colleagues resign, he will simply call by-elections to all the vacant seats.

An interview with Shaukat Aziz, former prime minister of Pakistan, is presented. When asked about the annual growth of the country, he states that the medium-term outlook remains positive and he is confident that the economy can maintain high-growth momentum in the longer term if they ensure good governance and remain committed to their reform agenda. He adds that he is confident that his party, the Pakistan Muslim League, will be a major stakeholder in the new government and ensure continuity of policies.