Gilani contempt case adjourned till March 7

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the contempt of court hearing against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani till March 7. A seven-judge SC bench, headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk was hearing the case. The counsel of prime minister, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan briefly referred to the various arguments he has listed in the appeal and said that he wanted to present evidence and produce witnesses. He requested the court to allow him adequate opportunity to further examine the case. Aitzaz argued that the notices were sent to the federal government instead of sending it to the prime minister. The prime minister was idicted earlier this month for refusal to comply with the court orders for writing to the Swiss authorities seeking to reopen money laundering cae against President Asif Ali Zardari.