Pakistan federal cabinet is set to take oath on Monday following days of consultation on its formations, Geo News reported, citing sources. According to the sources, the oath-taking ceremony will be held at the President’s House, with newly elected President Asif Ali Zardari administering the oath. Initially, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decided to keep […]
Imran Khan criticises Shehbaz Sharif govt over terror incidents in Pakistan
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has criticised the Pakistan Democratic Movement-led government for “pushing the nation towards terror incidents.” He made the remarks during a consultative meeting attended by the party’s senior leadership and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid’s leader Moonis Elahi. “The imposed, corrupt and incompetent rulers are pushing the […]
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif vows to deal with terrorism using ‘iron fists’
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asserted that the country would not bow down to any terrorist group. Sharif said that terrorism will be dealt with “iron fists” amid attempts to spread chaos in Pakistan, The News International reported. “Attempts to spread chaos in Pakistan through terrorism will be dealt with iron fists,” The […]
lslamabad High Court bars arrest of PM Shehbaz Sharif’s son upon arrival in Pakistan
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday issued orders barring authorities from arresting Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s son Suleman Shehbaz after he reaches the country. The court’s order came during the hearing of Suleman’s plea for bail in a money laundering case, The News International reported. The Islamabad High […]
Terrorism is Pakistan’s foremost problem: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Terrorism continues to be one of Pakistan’s foremost problems, said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, as he condemned the attack on a police van in Lakki Marwat. “Let us make no mistake. Terrorism continues to be one of Pakistan’s foremost problems. Our armed forces & police have valiantly fought the scourge. No words are enough to condemn […]
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, becoming the first head of state to visit China since Xi’s re-election for the third time. This is also Sharif’s first visit to China since assuming office in April this year and follows his meeting […]
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif strikes back at Zimbabwe President for “Mr. Bean” remark
After Zimbabwe President made a scathing attack on Pakistan in his cryptic congratulatory tweet for his country’s win in T20 World Cup, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has responded with a subtle dig. Shehbaz Sharif responded to Zimbabwe President’s tweet and wrote, “We may not have the real Mr Bean, […]
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif caught in another ‘audio leak’ controversy
While the dust on the US cypher is still to settle down, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been caught in yet another ‘audio leak’ controversy. Another purported audio leak of Sharif surfaced on social media on Thursday days after the coalition government directed a high-level investigation into the alleged […]
Shehbaz Sharif to appoint new army chief, visit China in November: Pakistan Defence Minister
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will appoint a new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in November and will also visit China, media reports said. The Defence Minister made these remarks while addressing a press conference where he also chided the country’s former Prime Minister Imran […]
Shehbaz Sharif thanks PM Modi for condolence message amid devastating floods in Pakistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his condolences over the human and material losses caused by massive floods in Pakistan. “I thank PM Narendra Modi for condolences over the human and material losses caused by floods. With their characteristic resilience the people of […]
Shehbaz Sharif to leave for two-day Qatar visit amid political turmoil in Pakistan
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a two-day official trip to Qatar on Tuesday even as political tensions continue to rise in the country. “Leaving for Qatar today at the invitation of my brother HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. The visit will renew the bond of […]
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warns of increased electricity load shedding in July
After Pakistan failed to clinch a deal for natural gas supply for next month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday warned of increased electricity load shedding in July. PM Shehbaz said that Pakistan could not get LNG supply but the coalition govt is trying to make the deal possible, reported […]
Pakistan: Spouses of Shehbaz Sharif, Imran Khan richer than their husbands
The wives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his predecessor Imran Khan are richer than their husbands, according to the statements of assets filed for the fiscal year ending on June 30 of 2020 with the Election Commission of Pakistan. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan owns four goats worth Pakistani rupees 200,000. He possesses six properties, […]
No evidence of corruption found against Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in money laundering case
The Lahore Special Court on Monday said that “no evidence of corruption, misuse of authority, and bribery” was so far found on record against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son, Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz, in the Rs 16 billion money laundering case. The court further said the Federal Investigation […]
Pakistan: Imran Khan blames Shehbaz Sharif government for rising inflation
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday blamed the Shehbaz Sharif-led government for rising inflation in the country which is adversely affecting the overburdened population. Khan maintained that the people of Pakistan will “now find out what inflation actually is,” reported Geo News. The former prime minister added […]