Shehbaz Sharif 'better' for China-Pak ties than Imran Khan: Chinese official media
2 years, 8 months ago

Shehbaz Sharif 'better' for China-Pak ties than Imran Khan: Chinese official media

India Today  

Chinese official media on Sunday sounded upbeat about the prospects of Shehbaz Sharif becoming the new prime minister following the ouster of Imran Khan, saying all-weather ties between China and Pakistan "could be better than under Khan". "Khan is from a newly rising political party, and when traditional major political parties like the Pakistan Muslim League or the Pakistan Peoples Party return to power, China-Pakistan cooperation could be even better because these traditional major parties have much closer and deeper ties with China,” Qian told the daily. When Shehbaz was a regional leader of the eastern province of Punjab, he signed many Belt and Road Initiative cooperation deals with China directly to improve local infrastructure and economic development, and his family has maintained long-standing ties with China as his brother Nawaz Sharif is a three-time former prime minister and the leader who kicked off the CPEC project, the Chinese experts said. "This is another reason why the Imran Khan administration was ousted, but we need to remember that the Pakistani military also attaches great importance to ties with China," Qian said.

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Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?

Al Jazeera  

The former PM’s team hopes that Trump will lean on Pakistan to release him from jail. Islamabad, Pakistan – Amid a flurry of congratulatory messages from political leaders worldwide following his victory in the US presidential election, Donald Trump received a message from an unexpected source: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his “very good friend” who is currently in …

Chinese modernization serves as model for Pakistan to promote economic development: Pakistani PM
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese modernization serves as model for Pakistan to promote economic development: Pakistani PM

China Daily  

This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows the view of cooling towers at the Thar Coal Block-I Coal Electricity Integration project in Sindh province, Pakistan. ISLAMABAD -- The unique Chinese modernization serves as a model for Pakistan to promote economic development, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said, extending congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Xi Jinping agree to upgrade CPEC
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Xi Jinping agree to upgrade CPEC

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese President Xi Jinping in their meeting have affirmed consensus on the upgradation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and advancing high-quality development of the multi-billion dollar project in the second phase. Associated Press of Pakistan reported that Prime Minister Sharif briefed President Xi on Pakistan’s policies for economic reform and sustained growth, industrial development, …

China says it is willing to upgrade economic corridor with Pakistan and deepen ties with Brazil
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China says it is willing to upgrade economic corridor with Pakistan and deepen ties with Brazil

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Beijing is willing to work with Islamabad to build an upgraded version of an economic corridor linking the two countries, China’s leader Xi Jinping told visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday. The report said that Sharif offered his government’s condolences for the deaths in March of five Chinese engineers in a suicide bombing in Pakistan. The …

Pakistan PM Sharif in Beijing for talks with President Xi to seek more investments, elevate ties
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Sharif in Beijing for talks with President Xi to seek more investments, elevate ties

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders to elevate all-weather bilateral ties and prospects of more aid and investments to bail out his cash-strapped country from the current economic crisis. Sharif, on a five-day official visit to China since June 4, toured the southern high-tech city of …

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during an interview with Chinese media in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 30, 2024. The large business delegation Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has brought with him on his five-day visit to China, that started on Tuesday, indicates deepening pragmatic economic cooperation is a key part of the agenda for his second visit to …

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Visit lays firm foundation for CPEC 2.0: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during an interview with Chinese media in Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 30, 2024. The large business delegation Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has brought with him on his five-day visit to China, that started on Tuesday, indicates deepening pragmatic economic cooperation is a key part of the agenda for his second visit to …

CPEC: No free lunches for Pakistan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

CPEC: No free lunches for Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

It’s like watching a very bad sequel to Star Wars. The announcement from the Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office on the forthcoming visit of Shehbaz Sharif to China for the ‘launch’ of the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, was less than enthusiastic, mentioning June 4 as a possible date that could be ‘slightly changed’. China is doing a …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China next week to further boost bilateral ties
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China next week to further boost bilateral ties

The Hindu  

“Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a five-day visit to China on June 4 to further strengthen bilateral ties,” the Foreign Office announced on May 31, as the all-weather allies seek to upgrade cooperation under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting in Islamabad on Friday on his upcoming China visit directed to …

Pakistani PM upcoming visit will set blueprint for bilateral ties
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistani PM upcoming visit will set blueprint for bilateral ties

China Daily  

The upcoming official visit by Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif from Tuesday to June 8 will see leaders of the two countries chart the future blueprint for bilateral ties, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday. During his visit to China, leaders of the two countries will embark on in-depth exchange of views on bilateral ties and issues …

Pakistan PM Sharif to visit China next month for formal launch of second phase of CPEC
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan PM Sharif to visit China next month for formal launch of second phase of CPEC

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China in the first week of next month to join the formal launching of the second phase of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, according to a media report on Saturday. While presiding over a meeting of representatives of Chinese companies on Friday, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan wanted to benefit from …

China urges Pakistan to do its 'utmost' to protect Chinese workers after recurrent attacks
7 months, 1 week ago

China urges Pakistan to do its 'utmost' to protect Chinese workers after recurrent attacks

India TV News  

Beijing: China urged Pakistan to do its "utmost" to protect thousands of Chinese workers involved in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects after recurrent attacks on Chinese personnel became a major headache for Beijing. The demand came as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the Foreign Minister-Level …

Close China-Pakistan ties ‘choice of history’: Xi Jinping greets new Pakistan President
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Close China-Pakistan ties ‘choice of history’: Xi Jinping greets new Pakistan President

The Hindu  

Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 10 congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as the Pakistan President, saying that the “iron-clad friendship” between the two countries is a “choice of history” and the “strategic significance” of the ties has become more “prominent” in the light of current changes in the world. Mr. Xi said that "the two countries have …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

Pakistan to call parliament meeting on Feb 29 to choose PM

Live Mint  

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

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 …

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: Imran Khan rules out alliance with PPP, PML-N and MQM-P as talks continue
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan elections: Imran Khan rules out alliance with PPP, PML-N and MQM-P as talks continue

India TV News  

Pakistan elections 2024: Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, whose Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party members were forced to contest as independent candidates in last week's elections, has brushed off the possibility of forming a coalition government with rivals Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Peoples Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan as talks continue over who will become the next premier, reported Geo News. …

Pakistan is electing a new parliament. Here are the key players in Thursday’s vote
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan is electing a new parliament. Here are the key players in Thursday’s vote

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is electing a new parliament on Thursday. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters as he arrives to address an election campaign rally in Hafizabad, Pakistan, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. FORMER PRIME MINISTER IMRAN KHAN, PAKISTAN TEHREEK-E-INSAF PARTY A former cricket star turned Islamist politician, Imran Khan triumphed on an anti-corruption, anti-establishment platform in …

China’s perspective on ties with Pakistan and CPEC’s prospects
11 months, 1 week ago

China’s perspective on ties with Pakistan and CPEC’s prospects

Hindustan Times  

This year marks a decade since the announcement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. This brief analyses Chinese-language literature to understand the country’s current stance on Pakistan and the CPEC. China is keen for Pakistan to work on its internal stability and to creatively engage multiple stakeholders, particularly India and the US, to help successfully implement the CPEC and its larger …

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says
1 year, 4 months ago

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — China has invested $25.4 billion in Pakistan over the past decade for projects ranging from roads to power plants, China’s vice premier said Monday, as the two countries celebrated the 10th anniversary of the so-called Belt and Road Initiative. In his televised remarks, Chinese Vice Premier He Lefing said Pakistan’s southwestern town of Gwadar was once just a …

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says
1 year, 4 months ago

Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says

The Independent  

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz regrets neighbouring nations made greater progress as his tenure set to end on August 14
1 year, 5 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 …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says China will save the country from bankruptcy
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says China will save the country from bankruptcy

Op India  

On Friday, May 26, Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan’s prime minister, stated that an agreement with the International Monetary Fund has not been reached, but that China’s backing will be critical in keeping the country from default. PM Sharif stated in his address to industrialists and businesses in Karachi that Pakistan has ‘successfully fulfilled all of the rigorous conditions imposed by the …

Imran Khan says Pakistan will struggle to escape its 'slowly shrinking’ economy
1 year, 8 months ago

Imran Khan says Pakistan will struggle to escape its 'slowly shrinking’ economy

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan will struggle to escape from its ‘slowly shrinking’ economy which is marred the cycle of debilitating debt repayments, country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan said. In an interview with Financial Times, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief said the country is ‘stuck’ in between economic crises and asked whether the solution to it is by getting more loans or ‘restructure the …

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan

The Diplomat  

More than a year since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the country is now facing a new terrorist threat that is making it more risky and difficult for China to commit to the region. A new U.N. report on the threat posed by the group published in early February describes Islamic State Khorasan Province as effectively establishing itself as “the …

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif accuses Imran Khan of creating hurdles in revival of IMF programme
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif accuses Imran Khan of creating hurdles in revival of IMF programme

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan was out to create hurdles in the revival of the International Monetary Fund’s programme which was reached during the previous PTI-led government, Pakistan Today reported. He said that the creation of chaos on roads is part of Imran Khan’s agenda which aims at “fanning the …

Pakistan: Amid economic crisis, ruling PDM coalition and army struggle to counter Imran Khan's popularity
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan: Amid economic crisis, ruling PDM coalition and army struggle to counter Imran Khan's popularity

Firstpost  

As Pakistan Democratic Movement’s popularity has been adversely impacted by the dire economic situation. Almost eleven months after the Pakistan-e-Tehreek-e-Insaaf led coalition government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan was thrown out through a vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly in April 2022 and the Shahbaz Sharif led Pakistan Democratic Movement government took office, Pakistan continues to be in …

Pak PM Shehbaz, Fin Min Dar Attack Imran Khan for Hurting Economy, Ties with China
1 year, 10 months ago

Pak PM Shehbaz, Fin Min Dar Attack Imran Khan for Hurting Economy, Ties with China

News 18  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his finance minister Ishaq Dar chose to blame former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan for the country’s current economic problems. Dar challenged the former prime minister Imran Khan to a debate while Sharif blamed his predecessor for disturbing relations between China and Pakistan. It had sanctioned a loan worth $7 billion to help Pakistan …

Shehbaz Sharif travelling around world with 'begging bowl': Imran Khan
1 year, 11 months ago

Shehbaz Sharif travelling around world with 'begging bowl': Imran Khan

India Today  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is travelling to different countries around the world with a "begging bowl" but none of them is giving him a penny, ousted premier Imran Khan said on Sunday. "Shehbaz Sharif is travelling to different countries with a begging bowl but none of them is giving him a penny," Khan said, commenting on the prime minister's …

China will continue to fund Pakistan
2 years, 1 month ago

China will continue to fund Pakistan

Live Mint  

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that his country will continue to support Pakistan in stabilising its financial situation. The comment comes after Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, travelled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials to discuss the $65 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor project. An aide travelling with the prime minister told Reuters that during his …

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Xi Jinping; both agree to strengthen all-weather ties, CPEC
2 years, 1 month ago

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Xi Jinping; both agree to strengthen all-weather ties, CPEC

India TV News  

Highlights Shehbaz Sharif had earlier met Xi last month on the sidelines of SCO summit This is Sharif's first visit to China since assuming office in April this year Shehbaz will also meet Premier Li Keqiang and Li Zhanshu Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Shehbaz will also meet Premier Li Keqiang and Li …

Xi Jinping assures Pakistan’s Sharif of China’s support
2 years, 1 month ago

Xi Jinping assures Pakistan’s Sharif of China’s support

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – President Xi Jinping has said China will continue to support Pakistan to help it stabilise its economy, as he hosted Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for talks. For his part, Sharif thanked Xi for China’s “invaluable assistance to Pakistan’s relief and rehabilitation work” in the aftermath of recent floods, which killed more than 1,700 people and affected …

Flailing Economy, CPEC, Indo-US Ties: Pakistan PM’s China Visit Fraught with Challenges
2 years, 1 month ago

Flailing Economy, CPEC, Indo-US Ties: Pakistan PM’s China Visit Fraught with Challenges

News 18  

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s first visit China, since he took office in April this year, is fraught with challenges. China’s Demand of Outposts Chinese are demanding outpost in Balochistan for a long time for which Chinese personnel are still working with the Pakistani security agencies in Gawadar, according to sources. Geopolitical Challenges In his recent op-ed in Chinese newspaper …

Imran Khan: ‘This government will push Pakistan to the brink’
2 years, 2 months ago

Imran Khan: ‘This government will push Pakistan to the brink’

Al Jazeera  

Ex-PM attacks the government over its handling of the flood-ravaged economy and once again calls for swift elections. Islamabad, Pakistan – Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, has attacked the government over its handling of the economy and has once again called for swift elections in the country. ‘Long march’ In his briefing on Thursday, he announced plans …

Pakistan and China invite third country as a partner in CPEC
2 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan and China invite third country as a partner in CPEC

Op India  

China and Pakistan have now invited any third country to join the multibillion-dollar infrastructure project for what they call mutually beneficial cooperation as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor encounters hurdles owing to financial constraints and excessive delays. According to reports, China and Pakistan have discussed expanding the CPEC to Afghanistan in order to foster economic development and stability in the Taliban-ruled …

Cash Strapped Pakistan To Face 'More Difficult Times': PM Shehbaz Sharif
2 years, 6 months ago

Cash Strapped Pakistan To Face 'More Difficult Times': PM Shehbaz Sharif

ABP News  

Islamabad: Cash-strapped Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday warned that the country may witness more difficult times as it struggles to steer itself out of the ongoing economic crisis. Sharif also said that his government faced an uphill task to revive a stalled assistance program by the International Monetary Fund due to the broken promises with the global lender …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif lays stress on 'political stability' for economic growth
2 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif lays stress on 'political stability' for economic growth

India TV News  

Highlights Goals set in "charter of economy" should remain unchanged: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Country's economy cannot be streamlined without political stability, said Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan government will make well-structured industrial zones, said PM Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan news updates : Stressing the need for political stability for economic growth, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that no matter what happens, …

Shehbaz Sharif must rewind to move Pakistan forward
2 years, 8 months ago

Shehbaz Sharif must rewind to move Pakistan forward

The Hindu  

Imran Khan, who lost the office of Pakistan’s Prime Minister after a vote of no confidence this month, was a good campaigner but a poor administrator. But his tenure in office did not diminish Pakistan’s endemic corruption and, by the time he left office, rumours swirled about the corruption of several people close to Mr. Khan. Pakistan’s human rights record, …

As Shehbaz Sharif Becomes the New Pakistan PM, What Does It Mean for India?
2 years, 8 months ago

As Shehbaz Sharif Becomes the New Pakistan PM, What Does It Mean for India?

The Quint  

On 11 April, Shehbaz Sharif became the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan after his predecessor Imran Khan was booted off unceremoniously through a no-confidence vote. After 3 years and 8 months in office and a lot of attempts to stay in power, Khan ultimately shared the same fate as the 21 Pakistan PMs before him, none of whom were able …

China congratulates new Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, looks to speed up CPEC projects
2 years, 8 months ago

China congratulates new Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, looks to speed up CPEC projects

India TV News  

Highlights China congratulated Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif It also said Beijing looks forward to building a “high quality” USD 60 billion CPEC Meanwhile, Sharif had spoken highly of China-Pakistan ties in his victory speech. China on Tuesday congratulated Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and said that besides ramping up ties by “resolutely” backing each other, Beijing looks …

Pakistan's newly elected PM Shehbaz Sharif likely to visit Saudi Arabia, China in first foreign trip
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan's newly elected PM Shehbaz Sharif likely to visit Saudi Arabia, China in first foreign trip

India TV News  

Newly-elected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia and China in his first foreign trip after taking charge, a Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz leader said, Express Tribune reported. Traditionally, a Pakistan Prime Minister's first foreign visit has often been to Saudi Arabia and China due to the country's strategic relationship with both nations. Meanwhile, the …

China says change in Pakistan’s leadership will not affect ties
2 years, 8 months ago

China says change in Pakistan’s leadership will not affect ties

The Hindu  

China on Monday said it “noted the political change” in Pakistan, adding that it “will not affect” bilateral relations between the close allies. The Foreign Ministry in Beijing said China “has noted the political change in Pakistan.” “As a close neighbour and an iron-clad friend of Pakistan, China sincerely hopes that all parties of Pakistan can stay united and jointly …

Who is Shehbaz Sharif, the man replacing Pakistan PM Imran Khan?
2 years, 8 months ago

Who is Shehbaz Sharif, the man replacing Pakistan PM Imran Khan?

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, the leader of …

Pakistan latest updates: Sharif promises to tackle economy
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan latest updates: Sharif promises to tackle economy

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan news from April 11: New PM says economic situation ‘very serious’ but could improve with hard work and unity. 11 Apr 2022 - 14:17 GMT Good relations with India essential: Sharif The prime minister spoke of improving relations with India, but said a durable peace “can’t be possible without Kashmir’s solution”. 11 Apr 2022 - 12:04 GMT Opposition leader …

Protests in Pakistan over Khan’s removal, Sharif set to be new PM
2 years, 8 months ago

Protests in Pakistan over Khan’s removal, Sharif set to be new PM

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands march in several cities in support of the cricket icon-turned-politician as opposition prepares replacement. The removal of Imran Khan as prime minister has set Pakistan on an uncertain political path, with his supporters taking to the streets in protest as the opposition prepares to install his replacement. On Sunday night, tens of thousands of Khan supporters marched …

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