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Islamabad: February 2nd
The Supreme Court says it will charge Pakistan's Prime Minister with contempt for his stoppage to reopen an old corruption case against the president.
Thursday's court's decision follows an attempt by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's lawyer to avoid the charge in a hearing before the judges.
The court says it would begin the contempt trial against Gilani on Feb 13. The prime minister could face six months in prison and be disqualified from holding office if convicted.
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