Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Pakistan
2 years, 8 months ago

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as new Prime Minister of Pakistan

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif was sworn-in as the 23rd prime minister of Pakistan on Monday, hours after ousted premier Imran Khan's lawmakers resigned en masse, signalling continued political instability in the coup-prone country. Earlier, the National Assembly elected Shehbaz as the new prime minister after his rival candidate from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party Shah Mahmood Qureshi boycotted the voting to elect the premier. Shehbaz, the younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, said he wanted good relations with India, but it cannot be achieved without the resolution of the Kashmir issue. Shehbaz also asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come forward to address the Kashmir issue so that the two countries could concentrate on tackling poverty, unemployment, shortage of medicines and other issues.

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Donald Trump on X, gets schooled for ‘hypocrisy’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Donald Trump on X, gets schooled for ‘hypocrisy’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif is getting trolled for his X post congratulating Donald Trump after the Republican nominee won the US presidential elections. “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned X in Pakistan. Pak PM trolled on X Soon, X users called out Shehbaz Sharif, accusing the Pakistan PM and his government of “hypocrisy” after having banned the platform and …

Uncertainty is the winner and incumbents the losers so far in a year of high-stakes global elections
5 months ago

Uncertainty is the winner and incumbents the losers so far in a year of high-stakes global elections

Associated Press  

LONDON — Discontented, economically squeezed voters have turned against sitting governments on both right and left during many of the dozens of elections held this year, as global power blocs shift and political certainties crumble. The world is already anxiously turning to November’s presidential election in the U.S., where an acrimonious campaign was dealt a shocking blow by an assassination …

Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s sharp retort on government decision to ban his party, claims action ‘out of desperation’
5 months, 1 week ago

Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s sharp retort on government decision to ban his party, claims action ‘out of desperation’

The Hindu  

Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on July 15 reacted sharply to the government's decision to ban the party, saying the move came “out of desperation” and is a “sign of panic" within the federal administration. Senior PTI leader Senator Ali Zafar told Geo News that the federal government was attempting to ban the party “out of desperation” …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates PM Narendra Modi for his historic third term
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates PM Narendra Modi for his historic third term

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Monday, congratulated his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for reelecting as Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term. Earlier last week, when a reporter asked why Pakistan did not extend greetings to PM Modi, its Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said, "Since the new government hasn’t officially been sworn in, it is …

PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Excluding Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif from the frame
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Excluding Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif from the frame

India TV News  

In 2014, when the Bhartiya Janata Party candidate Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India, the grand event was witnessed by the leaders of neighbouring nations, including the then-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif. However, they also haven't deteriorated to the extent witnessed in May 2019, when a series of events earlier that year led to the exclusion …

Pakistan reveals reason behind not congratulating Narendra Modi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan reveals reason behind not congratulating Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony as the prime minister, Pakistan on Friday said it desired "cooperative ties" with all its neighbours, including India. However, the foreign office spokesperson of Pakistan, when asked why the country hasn't congratulated Narendra Modi over his electoral victory, appeared to be evasive. She further said since the formation of government was going on in …

Tale of two elections: Pakistan’s flawed political journey versus India’s credible electoral process
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tale of two elections: Pakistan’s flawed political journey versus India’s credible electoral process

Firstpost  

As the campaign for the world’s largest electoral exercise came to an end, my mind turned to the election for the National Assembly held in Pakistan on February 8 this year. In the 2018 elections, the army, under General Qamar Bajwa, who ironically was appointed by Nawaz Sharif as the army chief, decided that Imran Khan should be assisted from …

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif re-elected 'unopposed' as PML-N president after six years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif re-elected 'unopposed' as PML-N president after six years

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: Nawaz Sharif was re-elected “unopposed” as the President of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party on Tuesday, six years after the three-time former prime minister was forced to quit the post following a Supreme Court ruling in the Panama Papers case. The 74-year-old veteran politician, who returned to Pakistan in October last year after a four-year self-imposed exile in …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif resigns as PML-N president, elder brother Nawaz Sharif set to take over post
7 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif resigns as PML-N president, elder brother Nawaz Sharif set to take over post

India TV News  

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday resigned as the president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. After the resignation, his elder brother and former premier Nawaz Sharif is set to become the next chief of the ruling party amid internal strife. "The tumultuous events of 2017, which resulted in the "unjust" disqualification of Nawaz from the Prime Minister's Office and the …

Nawaz Sharif blames 2017’s Pakistan's military establishment for his ouster then
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Nawaz Sharif blames 2017’s Pakistan's military establishment for his ouster then

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore, Mar 26 Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday again blamed the powerful military establishment for orchestrating his removal from office in 2017 though the current ruling dispensation led by his party post the February 8 polls is reported to have blessings of the current military bosses. Talking to a group of provincial lawmakers, Nawaz Sharif asked them …

Pakistan: Ishaq Dar becomes Foreign Minister as Shehbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet sworn in
9 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: Ishaq Dar becomes Foreign Minister as Shehbaz Sharif's 19-member Cabinet sworn in

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Ishaq Dar on Monday became the new Foreign Minister of Pakistan as newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to the 19-member federal cabinet of newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, ending the tenuous wait for the completion of government formation in the cash-strapped country. He previously served as the finance minister of Shehbaz Sharif's …

Pakistan President Zardari administers oath to PM Shehbaz’s 19-member Cabinet
9 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan President Zardari administers oath to PM Shehbaz’s 19-member Cabinet

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday inducted 19 members into his Cabinet, ending the tenuous wait for the completion of government formation in the cash-strapped country. Newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to 19 members of the Cabinet at a ceremony held in the President's House and was attended by Prime Minister Sharif among others. Those who …

Asif Ali Zardari elected Pakistan's 14th President
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Asif Ali Zardari elected Pakistan's 14th President

The Hindu  

Asif Ali Zardari was overwhelmingly elected as the 14th President of Pakistan on March 9, becoming the only civilian president of the coup-prone country for a second time. Meanwhile, Imran Khan’s PTI called Mr. Zardari’s election as the President of Pakistan “unconstitutional and unacceptable” and urged the people to hold peaceful protests across the country against poll robbery on Sunday. …

‘Most vexing’ test: Can Pakistan’s Sharifs revive talks with India’s Modi?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Most vexing’ test: Can Pakistan’s Sharifs revive talks with India’s Modi?

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say India’s 2024 election will need to pass first. On March 5, two days after Shehbaz Sharif became Pakistan’s 24th prime minister, his Indian counterpart posted a 13-word message on social media platform X. But even though the Pakistani prime minister’s elder brother Nawaz Sharif has a long history of seeking breakthroughs with India – including with Modi – …

'Thank you Narendra Modi for...': Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif on PM's congratulatory message
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Thank you Narendra Modi for...': Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif on PM's congratulatory message

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan's newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif replied to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi congratulating him on his re-election as the Pakistan PM. Subsequently, PM Modi congratulated him on becoming Pakistan's new Prime Minister. Shehbaz, the candidate of a six-party coalition led his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party, was administered oath as Pakistan's 24th Prime Minister by …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif seeks ‘immediate’ talks with IMF amid economic crisis
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif seeks ‘immediate’ talks with IMF amid economic crisis

Firstpost  

Under the terms of the current USD 3 billion Stand-by Arrangement, which was agreed to in June of last year when Pakistan was gradually heading towards default, Pakistan got about USD 700 million in January from the International Monetary Fund Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in on Monday as Pakistan's 24th Prime Minister, taking over the reins of the cash-strapped country …

PM Modi congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on becoming Pakistan's next Prime Minister
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on becoming Pakistan's next Prime Minister

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on becoming Pakistan's new Prime Minister. Shehbaz, the candidate of a six-party coalition led his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples Party, was administered oath as Pakistan's 24th Prime Minister by President Arif Alvi on Monday. The road to becoming Pakistan PM The PML-N President was elected as Prime Minister on …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif raises Kashmir issue in first parliament speech after taking oath
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif raises Kashmir issue in first parliament speech after taking oath

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday raised …

Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as Pakistan’s Prime Minister for a second time
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as Pakistan’s Prime Minister for a second time

The Hindu  

Shehbaz Sharif on March 4 took the oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan, taking over the country’s reins for a second time since 2022, amidst staggering economic and security challenges. The ceremony was attended by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and other PML-N workers and Sindh chief minister Murad Ali Shah was also present on …

The challenges before Shehbaz Sharif as he becomes Pakistan PM for second time
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The challenges before Shehbaz Sharif as he becomes Pakistan PM for second time

Firstpost  

Shehbaz Sharif has become Pakistan’s prime minister for a second time following a month of political turmoil. He has to contend with a shaky coalition, rising anger from Imran Khan’s supporters and a country staring at an economic crisis Shehbaz Sharif delivers speech after being elected as Pakistan's prime minister for second term, in the National Assembly building in Islamabad, …

Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges to ’maintain relations with neighbors’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges to ’maintain relations with neighbors’

Live Mint  

Pakistan's newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday took a pledge to revive the country's debt-trapped economy and eradicate terrorism, saying his government would not allow the country to become part of some "great game" and would maintain cordial relations with neighbors based on the principles of equality. Soon after Shehbaz Sharif was elected as the 24th prime minister and …

'This won't make any difference': What Pakistani people think of Shehbaz Sharif as he returns to power I WATCH
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'This won't make any difference': What Pakistani people think of Shehbaz Sharif as he returns to power I WATCH

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan's newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday as prime minister for a second time, three weeks after uncertain national elections caused delays in the formation of a coalition government. WATCH: What people think of Shehbaz's victory "He has become prime minister out of a fake vote and I don’t think Pakistan’s condition will improve. Shehbaz sworn in …

Pakistan's PM-elect Shehbaz Sharif to take oath of office today; Army chief, brother Nawaz to attend event
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's PM-elect Shehbaz Sharif to take oath of office today; Army chief, brother Nawaz to attend event

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister-elect Shehbaz Sharif will take the oath of office for the second time on Monday, days after his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party agreed on a power-sharing deal to form a coalition government. Shehbaz, 72, earlier served as prime minister of a coalition government from April 2022 to August 2023 before Parliament was dissolved …

New Pakistan PM mentions Kashmir in victory speech
9 months, 2 weeks ago

New Pakistan PM mentions Kashmir in victory speech

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s Parliament has backed 72-year-old Shehbaz Sharif as their 24th Prime Minister. Sharif first served as prime minister in 2022 at the head of a strikingly similar alliance which ousted Imran Khan, a former cricket star. The Sharif family's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party allied with their historic rivals the Pakistan Peoples Party, as well as several smaller factions, …

’Freedom of Kashmiris...’: Pakistan’s newly elected PM Shehbaz Sharif
9 months, 3 weeks ago

’Freedom of Kashmiris...’: Pakistan’s newly elected PM Shehbaz Sharif

Live Mint  

Elected as the next prime minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif appealed to his country's parliament to pass a resolution on the 'freedom of Kashmiris and Palestianians' in his maiden speech. Sharif has been elected the next PM by the ruling coalition of the PML, PPP and other small outfits, who picked him as the prime minister unanimously in Pakistan's National …

Shehbaz Sharif to take oath as 24th PM of debt-trapped Pakistan tomorrow
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif to take oath as 24th PM of debt-trapped Pakistan tomorrow

Live Mint  

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Shehbaz Sharif will take oath as 24th prime minister of Pakistan on Monday, reported ARY News citing sources. Shehbaz Sharif secured 201 votes while his Sunni Ittehad Council’s opponent Omar Ayub Khan secured 92 votes, the report said. Moreover, Shehbaz Sharif was jointly backed by the Pakistan People's Party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, ARY …

Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan prime minister amid chaotic scenes in parliament
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan prime minister amid chaotic scenes in parliament

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sharif was voted in by Pakistan’s National Assembly …

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif mentions Kashmir in first speech, then makes embarrassing ‘loan’ confession
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif mentions Kashmir in first speech, then makes embarrassing ‘loan’ confession

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad: Shehbaz Sharif was on Sunday elected as the next prime minister of Pakistan. The ruling coalition of the PML, PPP and other small outfits picked him as the prime minister unanimously in Pakistan's National Assembly. Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called out the 'global silence' on the prevailing situation in Gaza, where thousands of citizens have died since October 7 …

Shehbaz Sharif voted Pakistan's Prime Minister for a second time
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif voted Pakistan's Prime Minister for a second time

The Hindu  

Shehbaz Sharif on March 3 became the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second time to lead a coalition government after he comfortably won a majority in the newly-elected Parliament. Mr. Shehbaz’s challenger Omar Ayub Khan of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf secured 92 votes. In his speech, Mr. Shehbaz also said that the nation would always …

Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's prime minister for a second time after controversial election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's prime minister for a second time after controversial election

Hindustan Times  

Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday secured his second term as Pakistan's prime minister as lawmakers elected him with 201 votes amid protests in parliament. Pakistan's former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party Shehbaz Sharif Shehbaz's party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz will lead a coalition government with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's Pakistan People's Party as a key partner. The development …

Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan’s new premier as Imran Khan allies in parliament allege rigging
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan’s new premier as Imran Khan allies in parliament allege rigging

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly have elected Shehbaz Sharif for a comeback term as prime minister, as parliamentary allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan shouted in protest, alleging rigging in last month’s election. Following days of negotiations, Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League party and his supporters formed an alliance after the Feb. 8 election, which was overshadowed by …

Pakistan to elect new prime minister today, Shehbaz Sharif set to take oath as 33rd premier
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan to elect new prime minister today, Shehbaz Sharif set to take oath as 33rd premier

Hindustan Times  

Shehbaz Sharif, a senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader and brother of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, is poised to become the Islamic nation's 33rd premier on Sunday. Pakistan's former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party Shehbaz Sharif Read here: Pakistan's newly elected assembly meets amid pro-Imran Khan protests Shehbaz Sharif, the consensus candidate of PML-N and …

Pakistan election: Shehbaz Sharif to be Prime Minister for the second time
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan election: Shehbaz Sharif to be Prime Minister for the second time

Live Mint  

Shehbaz Sharif, senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader is set to become the next Prime Minister of Pakistan on Sunday, March 3. Shehbaz Sharif, 72, who is the consensus candidate of the PML-N and the Pakistan Peoples Party, is set to lead a coalition government following last month's elections that produced a split mandate. His closest contender Omar Ayub Khan of …

Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term after controversial vote
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan PM for second term after controversial vote

Al Jazeera  

Sharif returns to the role he held until August last year when parliament was dissolved ahead of the February 8 election. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistani legislators have elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s prime minister for a second term following a controversial election last month. “Shehbaz Sharif is declared to have been elected the prime minister of the Islamic Republic …

Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan’s premier as opponents in parliament allege rigging
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan’s premier as opponents in parliament allege rigging

LA Times  

Pakistan’s newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, right, is congratulated by his elder brother, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at a parliament session Sunday in Islamabad. Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly on Sunday elected Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest, alleging …

As Pakistan’s newly elected parliament meets, a look at the PM candidates
9 months, 3 weeks ago

As Pakistan’s newly elected parliament meets, a look at the PM candidates

Al Jazeera  

While ex-PM Shehbaz Sharif of the PMLN-PPP alliance is a frontrunner, independents backed by Imran Khan’s PTI hope to clinch a surprise. The tense election threw a split verdict, with independent candidates backed by the jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party winning 93 seats, followed by three-time PM Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz securing 75, and Pakistan …

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif returns to parliament after 7 years, takes oath as ordinary lawmaker | WATCH
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif returns to parliament after 7 years, takes oath as ordinary lawmaker | WATCH

India TV News  

Islamabad: Three-time former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday took oath as an ordinary Member of the National Assembly as newly-elected members of the lower house of the Pakistani parliament met for the first time and took oaths amid a ruckus by supporters of incarcerated cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan. The nomination of Shehbaz Sharif as the next prime minister by …

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif nominates younger brother Shehbaz for premiership, says ‘best choice in current circumstances’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif nominates younger brother Shehbaz for premiership, says ‘best choice in current circumstances’

Live Mint  

Formally nominating his younger brother to head a coalition government, former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif said ‘Shehbaz is the best choice for the prime ministership, especially in the current circumstances Pakistan is in’ Formally nominating his younger brother to head a coalition government, former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif said 'Shehbaz is the best choice for the prime ministership, especially in …

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif officially nominates 'best choice' brother Shehbaz for PM
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif officially nominates 'best choice' brother Shehbaz for PM

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday officially nominated his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif for the Prime Minister's position, saying he is the "best choice" for the post and the priority of the upcoming six-party coalition government would be to "fix" Pakistan's beleaguered economy. “Nawaz officially nominated his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif and party loyalist Sardar Ayaz Sadiq …

Pakistan to call parliament meeting on Feb 29 to choose PM
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan to call parliament meeting on Feb 29 to choose PM

Live Mint  

Two family-controlled parties in Pakistan have agreed to form a coalition government to elect Shehbaz Sharif as the next prime minister, sidelining Imran Khan's group, which won the most seats in contentious elections. Lawmakers in Pakistan are scheduled to convene on February 29 to choose a new prime minister, with the anticipation that former premier Shehbaz Sharif will assume the …

Old beginning: The Hindu Editorial on Pakistan politics
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Old beginning: The Hindu Editorial on Pakistan politics

The Hindu  

There was no level playing field in Pakistan’s general elections on February 8, in which the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, barred from fielding candidates on its popular cricket bat symbol, was pitted against the military-backed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. The PML-N has joined hands with the Pakistan People’s Party and several smaller parties to …

Fresh blow to Imran Khan's party as PML-N candidates' victory notified from Islamabad seats
10 months ago

Fresh blow to Imran Khan's party as PML-N candidates' victory notified from Islamabad seats

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Election Commission on February 23 notified the victories of three candidates from Nawaz Sharif's PML-N in the federal capital, delivering a fresh blow to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, which had challenged the original poll results. Backed by the 71-year-old Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, three losing candidates — Amir Mughal, Shoaib Shaheen and Mohammad Ali Bukhari — …

Pakistan govt formation: PPP and PML-N reach new coalition deal; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Asif Zardari President
10 months ago

Pakistan govt formation: PPP and PML-N reach new coalition deal; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Asif Zardari President

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz finally reached an agreement to establish a new coalition government in Pakistan after days of negotiations on Tuesday, party leaders said. In a joint news conference late on Tuesday night, Pakistan People's Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari announced that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif is set to assume the role of …

Nawaz Sharif given two options by Pak army; either PM post or Punjab CM slot for daughter Maryam: Sources
10 months, 1 week ago

Nawaz Sharif given two options by Pak army; either PM post or Punjab CM slot for daughter Maryam: Sources

India TV News  

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif let go of his ambition to become Pakistan’s prime minister for a record fourth term and instead nominated his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif for the top post as the powerful army offered him two options – either to choose premiership or sacrifice it to make way for his daughter to become the chief minister of Punjab, …

Pakistan Army gave two options to Sharif; either premiership or Punjab CM slot for daughter: Sources
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan Army gave two options to Sharif; either premiership or Punjab CM slot for daughter: Sources

New Indian Express  

"Nawaz Sharif could have become the prime minister to lead the coalition government for the fourth time but then his daughter would have no chance to become the Punjab chief minister. For the love of his daughter, Nawaz sacrificed his wish to become prime minister for the fourth time,” a party insider said. The sources said that Nawaz Sharif was …

Pakistan’s New Government: Crown of Thorns and 'Family Business’ As Showrunners
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s New Government: Crown of Thorns and 'Family Business’ As Showrunners

The Quint  

It may be recalled that Pakistan's former cricket captain-turned-politician Imran Khan was chosen by the Pakistan Army to unseat PM Nawaz Sharif in 2018. When Captain Khan became too 'independent’ of Rawalpindi, he was shown the door through a no-confidence motion in parliament by a coalition of the PML and the PPP in 2022. At the time, Shehbaz Sharif was …

In Graphics | Why no former Pakistan PM has completed a full term
10 months, 1 week ago

In Graphics | Why no former Pakistan PM has completed a full term

Firstpost  

In the latest development in Pakistan politics, Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of former premier Nawaz Sharif, is expected to become Pakistan’s next prime minister. The surprise move means the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan will not be in power, despite independent candidates backed by his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf winning the maximum number of seats in Parliament in …

Zardari tipped to become Pakistan president as PPP, PML-N enter into alliance: media
10 months, 1 week ago

Zardari tipped to become Pakistan president as PPP, PML-N enter into alliance: media

Hindustan Times  

“If the situation remains unchanged, the country will see the PML-N’s prime minister and the PPP’s president,” The News International reported on Wednesday, quoting sources amid talks of a quid pro quo arrangement between the PML-N and PPP. As part of the PML-N and PPP alliance, Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of former premier Nawaz Sharif, is expected to become …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI announces Omar Ayub as Prime Ministerial candidate
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI announces Omar Ayub as Prime Ministerial candidate

India TV News  

Islamabad: Jailed former premier Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Thursday announced party secretary general and former federal minister Omar Ayub Khan as its prime ministerial candidate. These parties include Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's Pakistan Peoples Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan. The PML-N on Tuesday night nominated 72-year-old Shehbaz Sharif as the prime ministerial candidate instead of the …

Who is Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's next Prime Minister?
10 months, 1 week ago

Who is Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's next Prime Minister?

The Hindu  

Shehbaz Sharif is set to begin a second term as Pakistan’s Prime Minister in coming days, returning to the role he had until August when the country’s parliament was dissolved ahead of last week’s elections. Mr. Sharif, 72, was named by his party and coalition allies to head the nuclear-armed nation despite his elder brother and three-time Prime Minister Nawaz …

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