Gilani to Parl: Do you want democracy or dictatorship?

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January 13, 2012 13:31

Gilani tables resolution for strengthening democracy in Pakistan, says he welcomes suggestions from opposition parties

Says: It was disinformation that I was denotifying 17 judges. I was the one who freed them.

Don't punish democracy for mistakes that may have been made by government.

Parliament has to decide whether it wants democracy or dictatorship.

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