The Islamabad High Court will hear a petition seeking to stop the government from issuing the diplomatic passport to PML-N supremo and the country’s three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif upon his return to Pakistan. The court has fixed the date of hearing on April 18 (Monday). Petitioner Naeem Haider filed a plea in Islamabad High Court through […]
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Nawaz urges N League to put up united front, stick to narrative
LAHORE: Mian Nawaz Sharif, former prime minister and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) head, chaired a party meeting on Wednesday. He advised them that there should not be any division seen among the party members, especially on national issues. He directed the meeting that the PML-N hold a united front before the masses. Prominent figures […]
Asad Umar asks Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan
Asad Umer, federal minister for planning, said that the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif should return to the country. He said that the government would care for him while keeping him safe. On Sunday night, he was asked about the news of the ex-prime minister being attacked in London, on which he replied that there […]
NS should be given the best possible treatment: Bilawal Bhutto
LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto met former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and inquired about his health as the ex premiere is suffering from cardiac ailments. Bilawal Bhutto was accompanied by senior leaders of Pakistan People’s Party. Addressing the media outside Kot Lakhpat jail the PPP chairman said that “the country can only progress […]
Nawaz, Maryam names to remain on ECL
ISLAMABAD: Federal Cabinet sub-committee members wrote to the prime minister to keep the names of Nawaz Sharif and his daughter, Maryam Nawaz, on Exit Control List (ECL). Interim interior minister, Azam Khan, presided over the Federal Cabinet’s sub-committee meeting in which it was decided, through the consent of all, that names of Nawaz and his daughter should […]
Nawaz and family to record statement in Avenfield properties case today
ISLAMABAD: Accountability court on Friday will be recording statement of former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif along with daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain (r) Safdar in Avenfield properties reference case. Nawaz and others will be appearing before the court headed by accountability Judge Mohammad Bashir. During the last hearing on Thursday, the questionnaire comprising […]
Sharif’s statement more precarious than Dawn leaks: Aitzaz Ahsan
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party’s (PPP) senior leader Aitzaz Ahsan on Sunday expressed sorrow over former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif’s proclamation regarding Mumbai attacks 2008. Ahsan referring to Sharif’s May 11 interview to a private news channel, remarked that it was unfortunate that Sharif and PM Modi were speaking the same language. He further said […]
‘Nawaz more cunning and opportunistic than seems’: Zardari
LAHORE: Pakistan People Party (PPP) co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif is far more cunning and opportunistic than he seems. According to sources, during a party meeting Zardari affirmed his tense relationship with Nawaz Sharif, who had taken PPP on board to agree over the networking […]
Exemptions only for PTI chief: Marriyum Aurangzeb
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said that exemptions were granted only to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, but not to former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif. Addressing the media outside accountability court, Marriyum criticised the court’s action of violating fundamental human rights. She said that Nawaz Sharif didn’t […]
Former PM Nawaz Sharif, daughter Maryam Nawaz head to London as Kulsoom Nawaz’s health deteriorates
ISLAMABAD: Former Premier Nawaz Sharif left for London today (Wednesday) to visit his ailing wife Kulsoom Nawaz. He was accompanied by daughter Maryam Nawaz and his son-in-law Capt. (retd) Safdar. Begum Kulsoom Nawaz was diagnosed with Lymphoma (a cancer of the lymph nodes) and her situation deteriorated again on Tuesday when she was re-admitted to the […]