http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Yousaf Raza Gillani) en-us Thu, 09 May 2013 08:56:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistan-ex-pms-son-kidnapped-as-election-violence-surges?start=0 Ali Haider Gilani, son of former Pakistani PM Yousouf Raza Gilani, was seized -- and possibly shot -- by unknown gunmen while campaigning for an assembly seat. Violence is escalating ahead of Saturday's election, and the Taliban has threatened more bombs on election day.<br /> Thu, 09 May 2013 08:56:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistan-ex-pms-son-kidnapped-as-election-violence-surges Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gillani, Pakistan general election, 2013, Pakistani Taliban, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, Politics of Pakistan, Taliban, Multan, Kidnapping Ali Haider Gilani, son of former Pakistani PM Yousouf Raza Gilani, was seized -- and possibly shot -- by unknown gunmen while campaigning for an assembly seat. Violence is escalating ahead of Saturday's election, and the Taliban has threatened more bombs on election day. http://news.linktv.org/videos/prime-ministers-ouster-rocks-pakistani-politics?start=0 The Pakistani Supreme Court has dismissed the country's highest elected official, PM Yusuf Raza Gilani, on contempt charges. Contributor Wajahat Khan reports from Islamabad on the reactions of the Pakistani people. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:43:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/prime-ministers-ouster-rocks-pakistani-politics Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gillani, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Demographics of Pakistan, Islamabad, Prime Minister of Pakistan, President of Pakistan, Pakistan Peoples Party, Asif Ali Zardari, Government of Pakistan The Pakistani Supreme Court has dismissed the country's highest elected official, PM Yusuf Raza Gilani, on contempt charges. Contributor Wajahat Khan reports from Islamabad on the reactions of the Pakistani people. http://news.linktv.org/videos/emergency-talks-to-name-new-pakistan-pm?start=0 Pakistan's ruling coalition is holding emergency talks to choose the country's next prime minister. They will be voting for a new candidate after the supreme court disqualified Yusuf Raza Gilani from office on Tuesday. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:45:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/emergency-talks-to-name-new-pakistan-pm Yousaf Raza Gillani, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Pakistan, Contempt of court, Asif Ali Zardari, Politics of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Immunity from prosecution, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad Pakistan's ruling coalition is holding emergency talks to choose the country's next prime minister. They will be voting for a new candidate after the supreme court disqualified Yusuf Raza Gilani from office on Tuesday. Gilani was found guilty of contempt of court for not reopening corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. Al Jazeera's Imtiaz Tyab reports from Islamabad. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistan-pm-gilani-pushed-from-power-by-supreme-court?start=0 Pakistan has been thrown into a new political crisis after the country's supreme court disqualified Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani from holding office. The ruling follows Gilani's conviction in a contempt case in April, and he has no right of appeal. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:36:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistan-pm-gilani-pushed-from-power-by-supreme-court Yousaf Raza Gillani, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Pakistan, Politics of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistani Armed Forces, Contempt of court, Government of Pakistan, Inter-Services Intelligence Pakistan has been thrown into a new political crisis after the country's supreme court pushed the prime minister out of his job. Three judges have disqualified Yusuf Raza Gilani from holding office and ordered the president to choose a new prime minister. The court ruled Gilani could not continue, after he was found guilty of contempt in April. Al Jazeeera's Will Jordan reports and Imtiaz Tyab joins us live from Islamabad. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistan-court-finds-prime-minister-gilani-guilty-of-contempt?start=0 Pakistan's supreme court has found Prime Minister Yousaf Gilani guilty of contempt for not reopening corruption cases against President Asif Zardari. Gilani nows faces pressure to quit, as well as possible legal moves to force him from office. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:53:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistan-court-finds-prime-minister-gilani-guilty-of-contempt Yousaf Raza Gillani, Contempt of court, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan, Islamabad, Politics of Pakistan, Government of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Pakistan Peoples Party Pakistan's supreme court has found Prime Minister Yousaf Gilani guilty of contempt for not reopening corruption cases against President Asif Zardari. Despite declaring his intention not to resign, Gilani nows faces growing calls to quit as well as possible legal moves to force him from office. Al Jazeera's Imtiaz Tyab reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-042612?start=305 The Pakistani Supreme Court convicted Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani of contempt for disobeying orders to file money laundering charges against President Asif Ali Zardari two years ago, reports Dubai TV. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-042612 Israel, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Turkey, Jerusalem, Jordan, Muslim Brotherhood, US-Yemen relations, Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh, Afghanistan War Presenter, Male #1 A political quake shook Pakistan. The Supreme Court convicted the prime minister of contempt for disobeying orders to file money laundering charges against President Asif Ali Zardari two years ago. Gilani was sentenced with imprisonment until the rising of the court. The ruling may lead to serious implications, which include a move to disqualify him from running for the prime minister's office. This places Gilani's fate in the hands of the parliamentary speaker. Mahyub Khuder reports from Islamabad. Reporter, Male #2 It's a decisive day in the history of Gilani and Pakistan. The Supreme Court convicted the prime minister of contempt and sentenced him to imprisonment until the rising of the court. Though it was symbolic, the punishment was not the end of the road for Gilani. This comes after the court referenced a constitutional provision which may lead to disqualifying him from running for public office. With this, Gilani is headed toward a political and ethical crossroads. Guest, Male #3 (Shahed al-Ruhman, Legal Expert) He is a convict. Therefore, he is no longer qualified to stay in office. This issue will be decided by the parliament's speaker. The court's decision means that Pakistan is about to enter a new phase of political instability, especially if the People's Party decided to appeal the ruling and challenge the judiciary. Reporter, Male #2 During the more than three months of deliberations, the defense team has failed to prove Gilani's innocence of contempt for disobeying a court order requesting him to reopen a Switzerland-based corruption case against President Asif Ali Zardari. Gilani, who refused to apologize to the court and described its ruling as "inappropriate," seems to be placing himself in a serious position despite his party's support. Guest, Male #4 (Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar, Pakistan's Defense Minister) We will analyze each word said by the court, and then we will take the appropriate decision and respond. We respect the judiciary, and we have the right to appeal. Reporter, Male #2 The right to appeal, if exercised by Gilani with his party's support, will grant him 120 days to counter the ruling. Meanwhile, the opposition seized on the court's decision and called for Gilani's immediate and unconditional resignation from office. This leaves the door open to all possibilities. Guest, Male #5 (Hasan Khan, Journalist) I think this is a very historic decision, which helped restore integrity to the judicial system. In order to solve this dilemma, Gilani must resign and the National Alliance must set an earlier date for parliamentary elections. Reporter, Male #2 Gilani accepted to be the scapegoat, and now he's paying the price, rendering his political future ambiguous, especially if he is disqualified from office, pending an appeal and an exercise of presidential privileges. Mahyub Khuder, Dubai TV, Islamabad. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-021312?start=1224 <p>Iran denies role in bomb attacks on Israeli embassies, Pakistani tribesmen protest US drone strikes, Iraqi women's rights activists outraged at government-imposed dress code, and more.</p> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-021312 Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran, Algeria, Pakistan, Algiers, United States, Barack Obama, Iran-Israel relations, Syrian Civil War Presenter, Female #1 In Islamabad, the Pakistani Supreme Court officially indicted Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on contempt charges over his refusal to open old corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari. Presenter, Male #1 If convicted, Gilani, who pleaded not guilty, will be forced to step down and could face up to six months in jail, which may push the country into a new cycle of political turmoil. Our correspondent Mahyub Khuder reports from Islamabad. Reporter, Male #3 With full confidence, he greeted his supporters before taking on the judiciary. Behind these doors and far from media cameras, a two-page list of charges was read against Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. The charges include contempt and failure to enforce the court's decision on the expiration of the National Reconciliation Ordinance issued two years ago. With Gilani maintaining his innocence, the court was adjourned for two weeks. Guest, Male #4 (Latif Khusa, Ruling People's Party member) The ruling People's Party is committed to abiding to the law and the spirit of democracy. I want to assure the Pakistani people that the prime minister did not violate the law, and that he will defend himself and prove his innocence. By personally appearing at the court, the prime minister showed us he respects the judiciary. Reporter, Male #3 By rejecting the list of charges, Gilani and his government show they are clinging to their position by continuing to refuse to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court vowed to continue fighting against corruption and punishing the corrupt. This may open a new chapter of confrontation between the government and the judiciary, with Gilani, instead of Zardari, being the scapegoat. Guest, Male #5 (Tariq Shouderi, journalist) From an ethical standpoint, the prime minister lost the battle inside and outside the country. His political future will be determined at the end of the trial by the Supreme Court's decision. He may be acquitted or imprisoned. But regardless, Gilan's indictment on contempt charges will shatter the coalition government and render him incompetent to serve as prime minister. Reporter, Male #3 The political situation in the country is subject to further deterioration, especially considering that Gilani is the first prime minister to be indicted on contempt charges in the history of Pakistan. Between enforcing the law and bidding loyalty to the president, Gilani is faced with a difficult test that could cost him his position if convicted on these charges that are viewed as an insult to Gilani, and to Pakistan as well. Mahyub Khuder, Dubai TV, Islamabad. http://news.linktv.org/videos/standoff-between-pakistans-government-and-supreme-court-rumbles-on?start=0 Pakistan's Supreme Court has begun contempt proceedings against Prime Minister Yousaf Gillani for failing to reopen a corruption case against President Asif Zardari. Gilani's lawyers contend he is constrained by laws granting the president immunity. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/standoff-between-pakistans-government-and-supreme-court-rumbles-on Supreme Court of Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gillani, Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan, Contempt of court, Court order, Islamabad, Pakistan Peoples Party, Political corruption, Prime Minister of Pakistan The standoff continues between Pakistan's Supreme Court and ruling Peoples Party government over corruption allegations made against President Asif Ali Zardari. In the latest developments, the supreme court has begun contempt proceedings against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani for failing to carry out an earlier court order directing him to reopen the corruption case. However, Gilani's lawyers contend he is constrained by laws granting the president immunity. Press TV's Kamran Yousaf reports from Islamabad. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistani-prime-minister-gilani-snared-by-courts?start=0 Pakistani Prime Minister Yousef Raza Gilani appeared before the Supreme Court to defend himself against contempt of court charges for not pursuing corruption claims against President Asif Ali Zadari. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:07:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistani-prime-minister-gilani-snared-by-courts Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gillani, Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Islamabad, Contempt of court, Supreme Court of Pakistan, President of Pakistan, LinkAsia Pakistani Prime Minister Yousef Raza Gilani appeared before the Supreme Court to defend himself against contempt of court charges for not pursuing corruption claims against President Asif Ali Zadari. Contributor Wajahat Khan reports from Islamabad on the response in Pakistan's social media. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistans-power-struggle-moves-to-supreme-court-as-pm-faces-contempt-charges?start=0 The potentially explosive row between Pakistan's government and supreme court rumbles on, after Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani was summoned to face contempt charges for not reopening corruption cases against President Asif Zardari. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:43:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistans-power-struggle-moves-to-supreme-court-as-pm-faces-contempt-charges Pakistan, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gillani, Immunity from prosecution, Asif Ali Zardari, Government of Pakistan, Contempt of court, President of Pakistan, Political corruption, Islamabad A potentially explosive row between the Pakistani government and the supreme court appears to have been temporarily defused, after the prime minister was summoned to the court to face contempt charges. The court charged the prime minister with being in contempt of court for not implementing an earlier court order to the government to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Zardari. The government contends that Zardari enjoys immunity from prosecution under Pakistan's constitution. Al Jazeera's Imtiaz Tyab reports from Islamabad, the Pakistani capital. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-011912?start=993 <p>Iran downplays Hormuz threat amid fears of military confrontation, battle looms in Yemeni town captured by al-Qaeda, violence continues in Syria as Arab League's mission mandate expires, and more.</p> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-011912 Amsterdam, Iran, Sanctions against Iran, Israel, Yemen Uprising, Syrian Civil War, Asif Ali Zardari, Sahel, Azzun Atma, Portuguese Synagogue (Amsterdam) Presenter, Male #1 Pakistan's Supreme Court postponed the trial of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for charges of contempt of court and granted the government two weeks to prove that President Asif Ali Zardari should have immunity. This decision came after Gilani appeared before the court and insisted that the president's immunity deters the implementation of the national reconciliation decree. The judicial dispute may aggravate the political crisis in Pakistan. Our correspondent Mayoub Khadar reports from Islamabad. Reporter, Male #2 Armed with support from his partners in the coalition government, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani appears reassured and composed to defend himself before the Supreme Court. While Gilani tried to show amiability toward the court, he did not offer a straightforward apology. Guest, Male #3 (Mola Baksh Chandio, Pakistani Law Minister) This was an important day in Pakistan's history. The prime minister's appearance in court indicates the government's respect for the judiciary. We are not trying to create tension between the state institutions. Reporter, Male #2 Gilani, accompanied by his attorneys, downplayed the gravity of the allegation. His only excuse for refusing to reopen the corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari is that the president has immunity. This appeal was rejected by the court, which granted the government only two weeks to submit an official petition to prove that Zardari has immunity. Guest, Male #4 (Ikram Chaudhry, Pakistani Supreme Court's Senior Lawyer) So far there have been a number of questions that need to be answered, the most important of which is about the president's immunity: is it unconditional or conditional? I believe it is conditional because according to the constitution, all citizens are equal before the law. If not, then it is discrimination and a violation of the constitution. Reporter, Male #2 So the president's immunity is the most important issue at the moment. While the court examines the case, the defense lawyers insist that Zardari should enjoy immunity inside and outside the country. There is no doubt that this dispute will burden Gilani's government and will put Zardari at risk of legal prosecution. Guest, Male #5 (Mubashir Zaidi, Journalist for Dawn TV) It is obvious that the division is widening between the court and the government. Gilani's appearance in court is a lesson to all politicians. Reporter, Male #2 The Supreme Court is examining the immunity status of the president and the prime minister. This complicated and thorny issue may prolong the political crisis until a verdict is issued. Mayoub Khadar, Dubai TV, Islamabad. http://news.linktv.org/videos/is-pakistan-facing-another-military-coup?start=0 As the sacking of Pakistan's defense chief General Naeem Khalid Lodhi sparks a public feud between the country's military and government, Al Jazeera's Inside Story asks: which side will eventually win the battle? Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:08:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/is-pakistan-facing-another-military-coup Pakistan, Yousaf Raza Gillani, Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Asif Ali Zardari, Government of Pakistan, Pakistani Armed Forces, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chief of Army Staff (Pakistan), President of Pakistan, Coup d'état As the sacking of Pakistan's defense chief General Naeem Khalid Lodhi sparks a public feud between the country's military and government, Al Jazeera's Inside Story asks: which side will eventually win the battle? Guests Hamid Nawaz, Moeed Pirzada and Zafar Jaspal discuss the situation. http://news.linktv.org/videos/war-of-words-continues-between-pakistans-military-and-civilian-leaders?start=0 Pakistan's military chief has summoned his top commanders for talks amid a widening rift between the armed forces and the civilian government that led to the dismissal of the country's top defense official. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:54:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/war-of-words-continues-between-pakistans-military-and-civilian-leaders Pakistan, Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Yousaf Raza Gillani, Pakistani Armed Forces, Government of Pakistan, Politics of Pakistan, Islamabad, Coup d'état, Al Jazeera English Pakistan's military chief has summoned his top commanders for talks amid a widening rift between the armed forces and the civilian government that led to the dismissal of the country's top defense official. Thursday's meeting, headed by General Ashfaq Kayani behind closed doors at army headquarters, comes ahead of a parliamentary session to discuss the latest developments in the so-called "memo-gate" scandal which has pushed the country into political and legal crisis. Zein Basravi reports from Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-011212?start=310 Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari headed to Dubai for a one-day visit at a time when his government is facing growing hostility from the army. Many are concerned about a more dangerous confrontation between the two. BBC Arabic has more. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-011212 Protest, Israel, Syria, Syrian Civil War, Bahrain, Racism, Civilian casualties, Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, Egypt Presenter, Male #1 Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari headed to Dubai for a one-day visit to attend a wedding, as announced by his entourage. This comes at a time when Zardari's government is facing growing hostility from the army. Many are concerned about a more dangerous confrontation between the two. A close advisor to Zardari, who requested to remain anonymous, told Agence France-Presse that Zardari will return to Pakistan on Friday. He added that the Pakistani president may also undergo routine medical exams. Reporter, Male #2 An atmosphere of concern and anticipation clouds Karachi, Pakistan's largest city. The tension in this city and other areas was caused by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's accusations that the military leadership manipulated an investigation conducted by the Supreme Court. The investigation was in regards to the allegations that President Asif Ali Zardari requested that the US army help him control the Pakistani army. Fears of potential confrontations between the civil government and the highly influential army are mounting after the army warned the prime minister of the "grievous consequences" of his statements. Guest, Male #3 (Nasser Ahmed, Employee) The people will suffer if the army and the government are in conflict with each other. Such a situation will be a catastrophe for the nation and its burden will be difficult to carry. Reporter, Male #2 Some people here are predicting a military coup, which would have dire consequence. Guest, Male #4 (Ghazi Khan, Worker) Everyone will suffer, but the rich will flee with their money to London. Reporter, Male #2 Political observers believe that the current crisis between the army and the government adds new challenges to Pakistan's present and future. Guest, Male #5 (Athar Mahmoud, Lawyer) This confrontation with the army and conflicts between institutions are extremely dangerous. The uncertainty about the methods that can be used to solve the people's problems will concern everyone if the conflicts between the institutions continue. This will harm the nation's interests and should end immediately. Reporter, Male #2 The Pakistani government is facing pressure from multiple parties. The Supreme Court demands that it open the corruption cases, and the army and political opposition support this demand. Guest, Male #5 (Imran Khan, Opposition Politician and Former Cricket Champion) We're prepared in case any conspiracy was plotted against the court. We call on the sensible citizens to take to the streets and protest. Reporter, Male #2 Reports emerging from the Pakistani capital indicate that President Asif Ali Zardari left for Dubai on Thursday morning for a one-day personal visit. However, analysts speculated that Zardari left the country to avoid the crisis after he offered to resign and received guarantees that he and senior leaders of his party would not be prosecuted.Anwar al-Ansi, BBC. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-011112?start=234 Tensions over a secret memo continue to dominate Pakistan's political scene. In the latest development, Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousef Raza Gillani sacked the country's defense secretary, Naeem Khalid Lodhi, reports Press TV. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-011112 Protest, Israel, Tehran, Iran, Nuclear program of Iran, Pakistan, Qatif, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Avigdor Lieberman, Bashar al-Assad Tensions over a secret memo continue to dominate Pakistan's political scene. In the latest development, Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousef Raza Gillani sacked the country's defense secretary, Naeem Khalid Lodhi. The defense secretary is accused of siding with army chief and head of ISI on the memo scandal, blaming the US help to rein in the nation's powerful military. In the meantime the army has warned of grievous consequences for the country over the prime minister's criticism that has ramped up tensions between the military and civilian leadership. Pakistan's military has staged a series of coups and has ruled the country for most of its 64-year history. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-113011?start=646 <p>UK expels Iranian diplomats over embassy storming, Turkey slaps economic sanctions on Syria as Assad's forces storm Dael, angry protestors condemn Biden's unexpected visit to Iraq and demand an end to US 'meddling', and more.</p> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-113011 Syrian Civil War, Withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, US-Pakistan relations, Yemen Uprising, Morocco, Rafik Hariri, Tahrir Square, Al-Shabaab, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Pakistan says the United States should vacate its strategic air base in the region by December 11. The Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Islamabad has sent a formal letter to Washington calling for the evacuation of the Shamsi Air Base in the Balochistan Province. This after NATO fighter jets and helicopters bombed two army posts near the Afghan border which resulted in the deaths of 24 Pakistani soldiers on Saturday. In another move, Islamabad closed supply lines for the US-led NATO troops in Afghanistan. Now, Pakistani officials say they've decided to boycott next weeks conference on the future of Afghanistan in protest of the attack. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistans-prime-minister-issues-warning-to-us?start=0 In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani warned Washington that a continued linking of the country to militants would only fan anti-Americanism in Pakistan. Relations between Washington and Islamabad have deteriorated sharply following last week's blunt allegations by the head of the US joint chiefs of staff Michael Mullen that Pakistan's military intelligence agency was linked to militants who carried out a Sept. 13 attack on the US embassy in Kabul. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:12:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistans-prime-minister-issues-warning-to-us Yousaf Raza Gillani, US-Pakistan relations, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Abbottabad, Al-Qaeda, Haqqani network, Pakistan, Osama bin Laden, NTDTV, United States [Yusuf Raza Gilani, Pakistani Prime Minister]: "If there are messaging which are not appropriate to our friendship, then naturally it is extremely difficult to convince my public. Therefore, they should be sending positive messages. Something (on) which we can come closer, and not something that the people should start even suspecting us, that why we are so close to them when they don't even trust you." He also warned against any plans by the U.S. to hunt down militants of the Haqqani network inside Pakistan. [Yusuf Raza Gilani, Pakistani Prime Minister]: "We are a sovereign country. How can they come and raid in our country? That is what they say, therefore should we believe it? That is the reason why there is a lot of misunderstanding going on in Pakistan. Because, earlier when there was a unilateral action in Abbottabad, there was a lot of resentment when we were working together and we were friends and there had been intelligence sharing, they could have shared the information with us and we could have done that jointly." He also spoke of his views about the timing of the U.S. criticism of Pakistan. [Yusuf Raza Gilani, Pakistani Prime Minister]: "Certainly they expected more results in Afghanistan, which they have not been able to achieve as yet, that can be the frustration." Hostility towards the United States reached new heights after U.S. Navy SEALs killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden at his Pakistan townhouse hideout in May. A Pew Research Center survey of Pakistanis in June found that 69 percent saw Washington as an enemy and 47 percent were "very" worried about a military threat from the United States.