Pakistan is set for a bitter battle on high stakes election of its Senate chairman. The elections for the post of the Senate chairman will be held through a secret ballot.

Pakistan to elect Senate chairman in knife-edge battle

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Monday formally nominated Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) as its candidate for the office of the Senate Chairman, reported Dawn.

Pakistan Democratic Movement nominates Gilani for Senate Chairman 

Cynthia Ritchie, an American writer, earlier this month accused several Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders, including former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani to sexually harass her.

Have experienced 'mild' harassment from PTI leaders: Cynthia Ritchie

An American blogger and former social media strategist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has accused a former interior minister and former prime minister of rape and sexual assault -- through Facebook lives and a series of Twitter posts -- even as the former official has denied charges.

American blogger accuses Pakistan's Zardari govt officials of rape, harassment; former minister denies charges

Two suspected ISIS terrorists, who were allegedly involved in the abductions of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's son and a US national, were killed by Pakistani security agencies in Punjab province, police said Thursday.

Pakistan security forces kill two terrorist linked to abduction of Yousaf Raza Gilani's son