Yousuf Raza Gilani
Yousuf Raza Gilani is a prominent Pakistani politician who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 2008 to 2012. He is a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and has held various political offices throughout his career, including serving as the Chairman of the Senate. Recently, he has been in the news due to his refusal to chair ongoing Senate sessions, which has sparked controversy amid political protests and tensions in the Senate.
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Yousuf Raza Gilani is the Senate Chairman who has been urged to recognize the democratic rights of the opposition members.
Amid criticism over delay in opposition leader’s appointment, NA Secretariat seeks details of cases registered against PTI’s Omar Ayub - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-12-08
Yousuf Raza Gilani is the Senate Chairman who is also involved in the appointment of opposition leaders.
Stalling opposition leaders’ appointment a bad move - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-12-07
Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani announced the result of the voting on the bill.
COAS Munir’s tenure to reset with CDF appointment after NA approves army act changes - PakistanPakistan· 2025-12-04
Several federal leaders, including Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani, have acknowledged the Punjab government’s efficient handling of the flood situation.
Punjab govt will use relief cards for flood victims instead of aiding them through BISP: Azma Bokhari - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-23
Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani attended the special ceremony in Islamabad.
PM invites all parties to become part of Misaq-i-Istehkam-i-Pakistan on 79th Independence Day - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-13
Yousuf Raza Gilani is the Senate Chairman and attended the Marka-i-Haq celebrations.
Independence Day, Marka-i-Haq festivities underway in Islamabad - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-13Senate chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani, a PPP leader, also recently proposed to the party leadership that they either join the government or leave the coalition.
Dar, Naqvi allay fears over ‘breach’ in coalition - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-06
Mr Gilani, who is the son of Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani, referenced the demand for a separate South Punjab province.
National Assembly echoes with call for more provinces amid budget debate - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-21
Yousuf Raza Gilani is the Senate Chairman and the father of Abdul Qadir Gilani.
National Assembly budget debate exposes cracks in ruling coalition - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-18
When Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani refused to allow points of order to begin question hour, PTI members protested.
Govt proposes multiparty consultation on new canals - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-23
Yousuf Raza Gilani is the Acting President who expressed grief over the loss of lives in the blast.
Death toll rises to 26 in Quetta Railway Station blast, 62 injured - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-27
Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani expressed his displeasure over the absence of PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry despite issuing production orders.
Senate chairman vexed over PTI lawmaker’s absence despite production orders - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-08
Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani expressed his displeasure over the non-production of PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry despite issuing orders for his presence.
Chairman Gilani vexed over PTI Senator Chaudhry’s non-production despite orders - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-08The Senate chairman had issued production orders for PTI Senators Buppi and Chaudhry yesterday.
PTI Senator Aon Abbas speaks in Senate; Ejaz Chaudhry still absent despite production order - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-08
Yousuf Raza Gilani is a former prime minister of Pakistan who has been issued non-bailable arrest warrants in a corruption case.
Non-bailable arrest warrants issued against Gilani, Amin Faheem - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-07
Yousuf Raza Gilani has refused to chair the ongoing session ever since his production orders for a PTI senator were not honoured.
Poor impression - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-02-21