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 Kashmir in his maiden speech at parliament after taking oath as Pakistan's prime minister for the second time. Mr Sharif was voted in by Pakistan’s National Assembly to return as prime minister, ending almost a month-long political deadlock following the 8 February general elections. On Sunday, Mr Sharif secured 201 votes from MPs, defeating his rival Omar Ayub Khan who stood as the candidate of choice for MPs loyal to Imran Khan, securing 92 votes. Supporters of convicted former prime minister Imran Khan attend the KPK provincial assembly oath taking session of newly elected members, in Peshawar, Pakistan Mr Ayub was backed by Mr Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, whose candidates could not get enough seats to form a government on their own.

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India and Pakistan spar at UN after Shehbaz Sharif likens people of Kashmir to Palestinians
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India and Pakistan spar at UN after Shehbaz Sharif likens people of Kashmir to Palestinians

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 India and Pakistan sparred over …

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 …

Could Nawaz Sharif's recent praise of PM Modi be a pivotal moment for India-Pakistan relations?
6 months, 1 week ago

Could Nawaz Sharif's recent praise of PM Modi be a pivotal moment for India-Pakistan relations?

India TV News  

New Delhi: A day following the swearing-in of the NDA government's council of ministers, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, a prominent figure leading Pakistan's ruling PML, extended an olive branch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging the BJP's recent electoral triumph as a testament to his leadership. Prime Minister Modi message to Pakistan PM Modi swiftly reciprocated within two …

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 …

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 …

Pakistan: PM Shehbaz rakes up Kashmir issue with visiting Iranian President Raisi I DETAILS
8 months ago

Pakistan: PM Shehbaz rakes up Kashmir issue with visiting Iranian President Raisi I DETAILS

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again raked the issue of Kashmir in front of a visiting foreign leader. During a joint address in Pakistan's national capital, PM Shehbaz applauded Iran's support for "Kashmir" and said he voiced concerns over the so-called situation in Jammu and Kashmir which Islamabad dubbed as the "India-occupied region". "PM Shehbaz also highlighted the …

In Eid message, Pakistan PM's controversial remarks on Kashmiris and Palestinians: 'Facing atrocities'
8 months, 1 week ago

In Eid message, Pakistan PM's controversial remarks on Kashmiris and Palestinians: 'Facing atrocities'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his Eid-ul-Fitr message, compared the Kashmir issue with that of Palestine as he claimed they are facing “atrocities of the occupation forces”. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government is set to be dissolved later this month to pave the way for holding a general election in Pakistan While India is yet to issue an …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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, 3 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 …

Pakistan's PM-elect Shehbaz Sharif to take oath of office today; Army chief, brother Nawaz to attend event
9 months, 3 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 …

'This won't make any difference': What Pakistani people think of Shehbaz Sharif as he returns to power I WATCH
9 months, 3 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 …

New Pakistan PM mentions Kashmir in victory speech
9 months, 3 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 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 …

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's new government's 1st priority will be to ‘fix’ economy: Nawaz Sharif
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's new government's 1st priority will be to ‘fix’ economy: Nawaz Sharif

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said the priority of the upcoming government led by his party will be to "fix" the ailing economy as all the problems plaguing the cash-strapped nation were linked to the economic woes. Sharif, who surprisingly nominated his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif to be the prime minister of a coalition government, also said …

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 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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Pakistan's former leader Nawaz Sharif and his allies agree to form a coalition after jailing of Imran Khan
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan's former leader Nawaz Sharif and his allies agree to form a coalition after jailing of Imran Khan

ABC  

In short: The new coalition was formed from opponents of former prime minister Imran Khan and features the party of another ex-leader in Nawaz Sharif The new coalition was formed from opponents of former prime minister Imran Khan and features the party of another ex-leader in Nawaz Sharif Mr Khan, the former World Cup-winning cricket captain, was given three separate …

Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz as Prime Ministerial candidate
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz as Prime Ministerial candidate

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been nominated as the next premier to lead a new coalition alliance formed between different parties announced a spokeswoman on Tuesday after national elections last week returned a hung parliament. Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League party, along with his younger brother and former prime minister …

Pakistan election results: Nawaz Sharif inches closer to returning as Prime Minister for the fourth time
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan election results: Nawaz Sharif inches closer to returning as Prime Minister for the fourth time

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan is a step closer to getting a new government after Pakistan Peoples Party leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday pledged support for rival Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday dropped out of the race for prime minister and said his party would support any candidate proposed by the Nawaz Sharif-led PML-N. Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif …

PML-N nominates Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan’s Prime Minister
10 months, 1 week ago

PML-N nominates Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan’s Prime Minister

The Hindu  

In a surprise development, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on Tuesday nominated its president Shehbaz Sharif as the prime ministerial candidate of Pakistan instead of the party supremo and three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif. The development comes a few hours after Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari withdrew from the prime ministerial race, saying his party would support ex-premier Nawaz without being …

Shehbaz affirms Nawaz Sharif to become PM for 4th time, Imran Khan rules out coalition with PML-N, PPP
10 months, 1 week ago

Shehbaz affirms Nawaz Sharif to become PM for 4th time, Imran Khan rules out coalition with PML-N, PPP

Firstpost  

Amid reports that rival political parties were in talks to form a coalition government, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party leader Latif Khosa expressed astonishment over claims of a power-sharing formula being discussed between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Pakistan Peoples’ Party. Describing it as a joke that rival political parties were putting forward such a proposal, a senior Imran Khan’s party leader …

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz for PM, Maryam to become CM of Punjab province
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz for PM, Maryam to become CM of Punjab province

India TV News  

Pakistan elections: In a surprising development, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif nominated his younger brother Shehbaz for the post of next Prime Minister, despite the latter earlier saying the elder Sharif will become the next premier, according to PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb said Nawaz felt he could best support Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister and Maryam Nawaz …

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif to become PM for fourth time, affirms Shehbaz amid speculations over post
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif to become PM for fourth time, affirms Shehbaz amid speculations over post

India TV News  

Lahore: Shehbaz Sharif, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, reiterated on Tuesday that Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, is poised to become the country's premier for an unprecedented fourth term. “I still stand by my words that Nawaz Sharif will become Prime Minister for the fourth time,” Dawn News quoted Shehbaz Sharif, the three-time former Prime …

How election results in Pakistan’s Punjab serve impending threat to Sharif family
10 months, 1 week ago

How election results in Pakistan’s Punjab serve impending threat to Sharif family

Firstpost  

Almost all foreign observers of the February 8 Pakistani polls are focusing their attention almost exclusively on the results of the National Assembly election. That is why the May 9 attacks by Imran Khan supporters on Pakistani army installations in Punjab so embittered army chief Asim Munir against the PTI leader. Just as caste plays a crucial role in Indian …

Pakistan ex-PM Nawaz Sharif claims election victory, calls for coalition
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan ex-PM Nawaz Sharif claims election victory, calls for coalition

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s former premier Nawaz Sharif on Friday made an impassioned plea to other political parties to join hands with his PML-N party to form a coalition government after a surprisingly strong performance in the general elections by independent candidates backed by his arch-rival Imran Khan. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif speaks, flanked by his daughter and politician Maryam …

Pakistan elections 2024: Know details on key parties, candidates in the fray
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024: Know details on key parties, candidates in the fray

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan elections are set to be held on Thursday, marking a highly anticipated event that will determine the formation of a new government. Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, center, and his daughter Maryam Nawaz, right, waves to their supporters as they arrive to address an election campaign rally in Hafizabad, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2024. Key candidates Nawaz Sharif …

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