Pakistan PM Shehbaz regrets neighbouring nations made greater progress as his tenure set to end on August 14
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz regrets neighbouring nations made greater progress as his tenure set to end on August 14

India TV News  

Pakistan's current government's tenure will end on August 14, 2023, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday, adding the dates for the general elections will be announced soon. "I assure you that our government will end on August 14, and whenever elections happen, the ECP will announce it, and I hope that whichever government comes prioritises education," Sharif said as the country continues to battle economic crisis for the past two years. Pakistan was no longer in the race: Shehbaz Meanwhile, addressing the event, PM Sharif expressed displeasure over the current situation and acknowledged that neighbouring countries made greater progress than Pakistan, mentioning a time when Pakistan used to compete with them. The prime minister said he would be "grateful" to China for rolling over $5 billion in loans to Pakistan in the last three months “when we were in need.” Also Read: Pakistan: Imran Khan's legal woes continue to mount as Election Commission issues non-bailable arrest warrant

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s ‘will surpass India or my name isn’t Shehbaz’ claim sparks social media backlash
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s ‘will surpass India or my name isn’t Shehbaz’ claim sparks social media backlash

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared his ambition to make Pakistan a greater nation than India, vowing relentless efforts to achieve this goal. Social media reacts to Shehbaz Sharif’s bold pledge to overtake India Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent statement about surpassing India in development has sparked a wave of reactions on social media. His lecture has no …

Uncertainty is the winner and incumbents the losers so far in a year of high-stakes global elections
8 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 …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates PM Narendra Modi for his historic third term
9 months, 1 week 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
9 months, 1 week 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 congratulates people of India': Shehbaz Sharif-led party hopes for peace between two nations
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Pakistan congratulates people of India': Shehbaz Sharif-led party hopes for peace between two nations

India TV News  

A provincial minister of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party on Tuesday congratulated the winners in the general elections in India and said that its outcome may bring progress and prosperity to the region. "Pakistan congratulates the people of India and the winners of the election and hopes that its outcome may bring peace, progress and prosperity in the subcontinent," …

Tale of two elections: Pakistan’s flawed political journey versus India’s credible electoral process
9 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 …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif resigns as PML-N president, elder brother Nawaz Sharif set to take over post
10 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
11 months, 3 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
1 year 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 …

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

PM Modi congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on becoming Pakistan's next Prime Minister
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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’
1 year 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 …

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

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

New Pakistan PM mentions Kashmir in victory speech
1 year 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, …

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan with multiple challenges waiting in queue
1 year ago

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan with multiple challenges waiting in queue

India TV News  

Islamabad: PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif has been sworn in as the 24th prime minister of Pakistan, Dawn reported. Shehbaz, known to be an astute politician and a good administrator, was tasked by his elder brother and former three-time prime minister to negotiate with other like-minded parties on the formation of a coalition government. Shehbaz Sharif’s first tenure as Prime Minister …

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

Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan's Prime Minister for second time
1 year ago

Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan's Prime Minister for second time

India Today  

Pakistan's newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday as prime minister for a second time, Geo TV reported, three weeks after uncertain national elections caused delays in the formation of a coalition government. Sharif, 72, is the younger brother of three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who spearheaded their Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party's election campaign. Candidates backed by Khan gained …

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif elected Prime Minister three weeks after uncertain national elections
1 year ago

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif elected Prime Minister three weeks after uncertain national elections

India TV News  

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif elected Prime Minister three weeks after uncertain national elections Sharif returned to the role he held until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of the elections and a caretaker government took over. Islamabad: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has been elected the 24th prime minister of Pakistan after securing 201 votes, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq announced, …

As Pakistan’s newly elected parliament meets, a look at the PM candidates
1 year 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 nominates younger brother Shehbaz for premiership, says ‘best choice in current circumstances’
1 year 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 to call parliament meeting on Feb 29 to choose PM
1 year 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
1 year 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 …

Former Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif's daughter and close aide takes over top provincial post
1 year ago

Former Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif's daughter and close aide takes over top provincial post

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 The eldest daughter and close …

Pakistan election 2024: Presidential polls set to take place by March 9
1 year ago

Pakistan election 2024: Presidential polls set to take place by March 9

Live Mint  

Still struggling to address the rigging allegations after general elections in the country, Pakistan is now gearing up to elect the new president by March 9. The Election Commission of Pakistan is set to hold an election for the office of the country’s president by March 9, two days before the retirement of half of the senators after completing their …

Pakistan's next coalition government: The ups and downs of Sharif-Bhutto ties | EXPLAINED
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan's next coalition government: The ups and downs of Sharif-Bhutto ties | EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan is expected to witness the formation of its next coalition government after Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party struck a power-sharing deal to form a coalition after weeks of negotiations, putting an end to political uncertainty in the country after a fractured verdict. The PML-N, PPP, MQM-P and four other parties decided to …

Pakistan govt formation: PPP and PML-N reach new coalition deal; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Asif Zardari President
1 year, 1 month 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 …

PPP and PML-N forge coalition for new government in Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif set to become PM
1 year, 1 month ago

PPP and PML-N forge coalition for new government in Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif set to become PM

India TV News  

PPP and PML-N forge coalition for new government in Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif set to become PM Pakistan: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari announced the alliance, with PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif slated to become Prime Minister and PPP co-chairman Asif Zardari set to reclaim the presidency. After days of intense negotiations, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party have reached …

Pakistan without a govt 12 days after polls. When will the wait end?
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan without a govt 12 days after polls. When will the wait end?

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan voted to elect its new government on February 8, an election marred by violence and allegations of widespread rigging. On Tuesday, the top leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan People's Party failed to reach a conclusion on the power-sharing deal after the elections to the 266-member National Assembly produced a hung verdict. PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said …

Pakistan’s New Government: Crown of Thorns and 'Family Business’ As Showrunners
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 1 month 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 …

What happens next as Pakistanis wait for their next prime minister to be announced
1 year, 1 month ago

What happens next as Pakistanis wait for their next prime minister to be announced

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. The latest development came hours after the parties – …

Who is Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's next Prime Minister?
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Imran Khan’s rivals Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto reach deal to form Pakistan government
1 year, 1 month ago

Imran Khan’s rivals Nawaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto reach deal to form Pakistan government

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 Imran Khan’s rivals Nawaz Sharif …

What do Pakistan's election results mean for its foreign relationships?
1 year, 1 month ago

What do Pakistan's election results mean for its foreign relationships?

ABC  

By anyone's standard, the elections held in Pakistan on February 8 were neither free nor fair. Despite the PTI being disbanded, its electoral symbol outlawed, and its members banned from running as PTI members — along with blatantly fraudulent ballot stuffing on polling day — Mr Sharif's party, the PML, was unable to win the most seats. Nevertheless, Mr Sharif …

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