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 as Punjab chief minister by helping them from behind and looking at party affairs. Earlier today, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif affirmed that his elder brother Nawaz will become the Prime Minister for a record fourth time. He requested his brother Nawaz Sharif to accept the office of the prime minister and announced that Nawaz's daughter Maryam Nawaz would be the chief ministerial candidate for the Punjab province.

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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's foreign minister Ishaq Dar appointed as deputy prime minister
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar appointed as deputy prime minister

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was appointed as the country's deputy prime minister on Sunday, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division. Dar, 73, a chartered accountant and a veteran politician, belongs to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party. He was tipped to be made chairman of the Senate, the upper House of the Parliament last …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif appoints Ishaq Dar as Deputy PM
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif appoints Ishaq Dar as Deputy PM

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister with immediate effect, Samaa TV reported. Earlier in March, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the reconstitution of the Council of Common Interests, replacing the finance minister with the foreign minister, Geo News reported. The president, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz …

Maryam Nawaz feeds McDonald's burgers, fries to children; sparks row
8 months ago

Maryam Nawaz feeds McDonald's burgers, fries to children; sparks row

Hindustan Times  

Though it hasn't quite reached the two-month mark since Maryam Nawaz, a key figure in the PML-N and daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, assumed office as the chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province, she's already embroiled in a controversy. PML-N leader and CM of Pakistan's Punjab province Maryam Nawaz is facing backlash on social media for offering McDonald’s …

‘Chinese don't want to follow security discipline': Pak Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Chinese don't want to follow security discipline': Pak Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday said that Chinese nationals living in Pakistan get "resentful" when they are asked to follow security protocols, a week after five Chinese engineers were among six killed in a suicide bombing in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Maryam Nawaz Maryam, the daughter of three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who became the first-ever …

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: Nawaz Sharif's two sons acquitted in three corruption cases related to Panama Papers
9 months ago

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif's two sons acquitted in three corruption cases related to Panama Papers

India TV News  

Islamabad: A Pakistan anti-corruption court on Tuesday acquitted two sons of three-time former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif in three cases of alleged corruption, nearly ending the legal woes of the Sharif family. Nawaz's sons returned after six-year exile Earlier this month, Nawaz's two sons decided to surrender before the court to face the trial proceedings …

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 …

'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 …

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, …

'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, …

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 …

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 …

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'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 …

Maryam Nawaz of PML-N elected as first woman CM of Pakistan’s Punjab province
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Maryam Nawaz of PML-N elected as first woman CM of Pakistan’s Punjab province

Live Mint  

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's senior leader Maryam Nawaz was elected as the Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province. The daughter of former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz is the fourth member of her family to become Punjab Chief Minister. Maryam became more active in politics and took a significant role in the party after Nawaz Sharif was disqualified from …

Pakistani ex-Premier Nawaz Sharif’s daughter takes over top provincial post. Rivals boycott her
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistani ex-Premier Nawaz Sharif’s daughter takes over top provincial post. Rivals boycott her

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — The eldest daughter and close aide of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday became the country’s first-ever female chief minister in eastern Punjab province. Mariam Nawaz, 50, became chief minister in a 220-0 vote in her favor, beating out her rival Rana Aftab, nominated by the Sunni Ittehad Council and an ally of imprisoned former …

Who is Maryam Nawaz, newly elected chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province?
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Who is Maryam Nawaz, newly elected chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province?

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior vice president Maryam Nawaz was elected as the chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province on Monday after the nomination papers of the former and Sunni Ittehad Council's Rana Aftab were declared valid by the election commission after scrutiny, ARY news has reported. Pakistan's former prime minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League party Nawaz Sharif …

Nawaz Sharif likely to call off PML-N, PPP coalition: ‘Difficult to deal…’
10 months, 1 week ago

Nawaz Sharif likely to call off PML-N, PPP coalition: ‘Difficult to deal…’

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shehbaz Sharif are unlikely to form a coalition government with the Pakistan Peoples Party, according to reports. Nawaz Sharif, whose party PML-N was the single largest party in the February 8 elections, thinks it 'won't be an appropriate form of government’ and also ‘it is not …

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 …

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 …

Nawaz Sharif's daughter seeks to rebuff impression her father will quit active politics
10 months, 1 week ago

Nawaz Sharif's daughter seeks to rebuff impression her father will quit active politics

New Indian Express  

Maryam said it is being deduced that Nawaz Sharif is avoiding politics by not accepting the post of Prime Minister, but there is no truth in it. Maryam, whom the party has nominated as the chief minister of Punjab province – the bastion of the Sharif family – also reminded that Nawaz had led the earlier three governments when the …

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: Bilawal Bhutto's PPP to back PML-N candidate for PM, won't join federal govt
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto's PPP to back PML-N candidate for PM, won't join federal govt

India TV News  

Pakistan elections: As deliberations over Pakistan's next Prime Minister continue, Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said he won't put his name for the candidacy of the premier, accepting that his party does not have a mandate to form the government at the Centre. Nawaz's PML-N was the largest party with 75 seats and the Pakistan Peoples Party of …

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 Election: Will Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif form unlikely alliance?
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan Election: Will Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif form unlikely alliance?

Firstpost  

The general election in Pakistan concluded with no party securing a majority in parliament, following polls tainted by political unrest, militant violence, and concerns about transparency. The announcement of victory by bitter rivals and former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan has increased unpredictability as the nation grapples with a number of pressing issues that require prompt attention, such …

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