Contempt case: Cabinet to stand by PM tomorrow

Contempt case: Cabinet to stand by PM tomorrow
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Summary PM Gilani says he will appear before the Supreme Court to hear the verdict in contempt case.

A seven-member larger bench of Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict in court of contempt case against PM Gilani tomorrow.PM Gilani was charged with contempt by the apex court in February for refusing to write to the Swiss authorities to ask them to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.Addressing the cabinet meeting‚ the prime minister said he has always accorded respect to the judiciary and implemented its decisions.It will be the third time that the prime minister will be appearing before the apex court.The federal cabinet meanwhile has expressed confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Gilani.Meanwhile, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that the whole cabinet will accompany Prime Minster Yousaf Raza Gilani in the court tomorrow.

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