Sunday, February 12, 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister charged with contempt, faces jail

The Pakistani Prime Minister has been charged with contempt by the Supreme Court at the beginning of week in Asia. Mr Yousuf Raza Gilani has been accused of not conducting corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari who had been accused of laundering bribes through a Swiss bank account. The PM argues that the president "has the immunity as the head of State." Along with this, the president has said that the charges against him is politically motivated.

Mr Gilani will face being jailed and barred from office if convicted.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17008521

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