Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani
Pakistan Premier Fires Defense Chief -- Wall Street Journal
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani fired his defense secretary Wednesday just hours after the nation's military warned that Mr. Gilani's recent attacks on the army chief could have "grievous consequences."
Mr. Gilani, in recent weeks, has taken an unusually strident tone against the army, which has ruled Pakistan for half its 65-year history and maintains a powerful role.
Last month, Mr. Gilani told a meeting he was worried about a potential conspiracy to unseat his government and warned the military to remember that it is governed by civilian institutions.
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More News On Pakistan's Firing Of The Defense Chief And Tensions Between The Government And The Military
Pakistan Fires Defense Secretary, Escalates Crisis -- ABC News/AP
Pakistani PM Fires Defense Secretary -- Radio Free Europe
Pakistan PM sacks defense secretary, tension rises -- Reuters
Pakistan's prime minister sacks defense chief -- CNN
Pakistan's army chiefs turn on prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani -- The Telegraph
Pakistan army issues angry warning over PM comments -- AFP
Pakistan's Army Chief Threaten Serious Fallout After PM's Comments -- Voice of America
Pakistan army warns PM Gilani over criticisms -- BBC
Sacking of defence minister fuels tensions in Pakistan -- Financial Times
Army-government duel escalates in Pakistan -- Washington Post
Pakistan's military and civilian leaders clash -- CBS/AP
Pakistan infighting may spell trouble for West -- CBS
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