Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
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Lawmakers demand trial for Musharraf
Ahead of a crucial meeting of Pakistan's ruling coalition to decide Musharraf's fate, parliamentarians demand that the ex-military ruler should face trial for his actions. Will Musharraf's resignation weaken fight against terror? | Surfers' Response
Updated on Aug 19, 2008 06:52 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Pak ruling coalition claims victory as Mush bows out
Pakistan's triumphant ruling coalition termed Musharraf's decision to resign "a victory for democratic forces" as impromptu celebrations by workers of PPP and PML(N) erupted across the country.
Updated on Aug 18, 2008 03:59 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Refrain from harsh statements, Singh tells Gilani
Amidst a war of words between India and Pakistan over J&K situation, PM Manmohan Singh asks his Pakistani counterpart that both countries should adhere to the peace process. Special.
Updated on Aug 15, 2008 10:44 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Musharraf vows to expose coalition
Besieged Pak president threatens to "expose the failures" of the ruling coalition as a 2nd provincial Assembly adopts a resolution asking him to seek a confidence vote.
Updated on Aug 12, 2008 10:53 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Impeachment motion to be submitted next week
Pakistan's ruling coalition made a declaration as it asked the President Pervez Musharraf to quit or face the 'tidal wave' of opposition set off by the two provincial assemblies.
Updated on Aug 12, 2008 04:06 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Punjab assembly asks Musharraf to quit
Pak's ruling coalition's move to impeach Musharraf gained momentum after the Punjab provincial assembly passes a resolution asking him to quit or seek a vote of confidence in Parliament.
Updated on Aug 11, 2008 09:51 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Lahore/islamabad
PML-N to rejoin Pak government
The Pakistan People's Party-led government received a shot in the arm when its key ally PML-N announced its decision to rejoin it.
Updated on Aug 08, 2008 10:09 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Zardari, Sharif resume crucial talks
Pakistan People's Party chairman Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif hold a fresh round of talks on contentious issues plaguing their fragile coalition Govt.
Updated on Aug 07, 2008 01:00 AM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Indian blogger's series in Pak text book
Indian blogger Mayank Austen Soofi's write-ups on five things Pakistanis love about their country may soon be included in a Pak school text book. Karachi's Oxford University Press wants to print the series.
Updated on Jul 23, 2008 12:48 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Pak Cabinet to be expanded
Pakistan's ruling PPP has decided to go ahead with a move to expand Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's council of ministers after failing to persuade its coalition partner PML-N to rejoin the Cabinet.
Updated on Jul 11, 2008 06:12 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Kargil issue: PML-N demands commission
The PML-N demands a probe of Kargil conflict in the wake of Zardari's assertion that both Musharraf and Nawaz Sharif were responsible for it.
Updated on Jul 06, 2008 04:57 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Pak SC validates sacking of judges
Pakistan's Supreme Court, comprising judges handpicked by Musharraf, revalidated as "inevitable" the President's controversial actions of imposing Emergency in November last year and sacking judges.
Updated on Jul 04, 2008 09:23 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
'PML-N to keep alliance with PPP intact'
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif says his party will keep its alliance with the PPP intact despite disappointment over the government's failure to fulfil promises to reinstate judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf.
Updated on Jul 03, 2008 08:52 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Sharif rebukes US official Boucher
In an angry rebuke to the US, former premier Nawaz Sharif says his country do not need any foreign advise over handling Pervez Musharraf.
Updated on Jul 03, 2008 12:35 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Burney seeks release of Naseer from India
Leading rights activist Ansar Burney appeals to the Indian government to release a Pakistani national who has been in jail since 1971. He has informed Indian officials about the plight of Md. Naseer.
Updated on Jun 25, 2008 08:26 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
India, Pak share fresh info on terror incidents
India and Pakistan on Tuesday shared "fresh information" on terrorist incidents and agreed to continue assisting each other in investigating and preventing such acts.
Updated on Jun 24, 2008 08:04 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Sharif disqualification to be challenged
Pakistan Govt says it will move the Supreme Court against a High Court order to bar ex-premier Nawaz Sharif from contesting by-polls.
Updated on Jun 24, 2008 06:49 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
'An impeachment motion against Musharraf any time'
The PML-N, a key ally in the PPP-led coalition government, says it is prepared to move an impeachment motion against President Pervez Musharraf at "any time."
Updated on Jun 21, 2008 08:20 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Pakistan moves to commute death term
Former human rights minister Ansar Burney said it is a "great decision" which will help Sarabjit and ensure release of all those who have completed their life terms.
Updated on Jun 21, 2008 07:06 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
No 'safe exit' for Musharraf: Sharif
Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif says President Pervez Musharraf must be held accountable for all his actions.
Updated on Jun 14, 2008 08:13 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
PML-N to 'swallow bitter pill' for democracy
Nawaz Sharif's PML-N says it may consider accepting a controversial law issued by President Pervez Musharraf.
Updated on Jun 07, 2008 03:50 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
'I will not become a useless vegetable'
Embattled Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf makes it clear that he has no plans to quit or go into exile.
Updated on Jun 07, 2008 08:49 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Sharif brothers can contest by-polls: EC
Pakistan's Election Commission on Sunday allowed them to contest the by-polls to be held later this month.
Updated on Jun 01, 2008 05:18 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
US asks Pak to tackle terrorism
Britain calls on Pakistan and Afghanistan to work together to face the challenge posed by the Taliban.
Updated on May 26, 2008 09:08 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
PPP finalises constitutional reforms package
Pakistan's ruling PPP says it has finalised a sweeping 62-point package of constitutional reforms aimed at curbing President Pervez Musharraf's powers.
Updated on May 23, 2008 10:34 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
'Musharraf snaps contacts with PPP'
Pervez Musharraf snaps its informal talks with the ruling PPP following Asif Ali Zardari's stinging comments describing him as a relic of the past and an unelected and non-democratic president.
Updated on May 23, 2008 02:41 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Bhutto murder: Pak to request for UN probe
The Pak Foreign Minister will travel to New York next month to formally request the UN to probe into former PM Benazir's assassination.
Updated on May 22, 2008 08:55 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Pak drafts package to rein in Musharraf
Pak Govt is giving finishing touches to a Constitutional amendment package that will minify President Musharraf's powers and pave the way for reinstating judges.
Updated on May 20, 2008 01:44 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Pakistan coalition duel intensifies over petty row
PPP Chairman Asif Ali Zardari lashes out at PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif for not taking steps to release his friend who is in a Punjab jail for nine years.
Updated on May 19, 2008 07:01 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad
Pakistan coalition duel intensifies
In a sign of growing rancour, PPP Chairman Asif Ali Zardari lashes out at PML-N president for not taking steps to release his friend lodge in a Punjab jail on charges of drug smuggling.
Updated on May 19, 2008 04:45 PM IST
PTI | Rezaul H Laskar, Islamabad