Shehbaz Sharif: News
27 Nov 2024
IslamabadWhat sparked protest that killed 6 security personnel in Pakistan
A massive protest by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan turned violent as clashes with security forces erupted in Islamabad, Pakistan on Tuesday.
20 Nov 2024
Balochistan12 Pakistan soldiers killed in suicide car bomb attack
Twelve Pakistan Army soldiers were killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday night when a suicide bomber crashed an explosive-laden vehicle into a joint checkpoint near Malikhel.
09 Nov 2024
ChinaSharif uses banned platform X to congratulate Trump, post flagged
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), which is banned in the country, to congratulate United States President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory.
06 Nov 2024
Article 370'Real democracies function differently': India slams Pakistan in UN
India has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations for raking up the Kashmir issue, calling it "disinformation."
17 Oct 2024
ICC Champions Trophy'Inaccurate...': Centre on cricket coming up during Jaishankar's Pakistan visit
The Centre has dismissed reports that cricket was a topic of discussion between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan's Ishaq Dar in Islamabad.
17 Oct 2024
IslamabadJaishankar's 'casual conversations' with Sharif, Dar; 'ice breaker,' says Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently visited Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
16 Oct 2024
Islamabad'Should recognize territorial integrity...': Jaishankar in Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Islamabad, Pakistan, emphasized the importance of cooperation based on territorial integrity and mutual respect.
04 Oct 2024
Islamabad'Not surprising': MEA on Zakir Naik's visit to Pakistan
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed its "disappointment" over the visit of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to Pakistan.
28 Sep 2024
Article 370'Hypocrisy at its worst': India slams Pakistan PM's UNGA address
India has shot back at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's comments on Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
26 Sep 2024
International Monetary FundIMF approves $7 billion loan to cash-strapped Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $7 billion loan for Pakistan, aiming to bolster the country's struggling economy.
19 Sep 2024
Article 370Pakistan happy over Congress-NC manifesto, showing support: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday criticized the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that Pakistan is pleased with their manifesto for the Assembly election.
02 Sep 2024
BangladeshAfter Hasina's ouster, Pakistan strengthens diplomatic ties with Bangladesh
Pakistan has been increasing its diplomatic engagement with the interim government in Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus.
13 Jul 2024
International Monetary FundIMF approves $7 billion loan to aid Pakistan's economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $7 billion loan to Pakistan in an effort to stabilize its struggling economy.
24 May 2024
BeijingPakistan approves $2.58M compensation for Chinese nationals killed in bombing
Pakistan's premier economic body, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), has sanctioned a compensation of $2.58 million for the families of five Chinese workers killed in a suicide bombing on March 26.
22 Apr 2024
LahorePML-N emerges victorious in Pakistan's by-elections: Reports
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has secured a majority in the recent by-elections, unofficial results released on Monday showed.
16 Apr 2024
AfghanistanPakistan declares emergency as incessant rainfall kill 49
Pakistan has declared a state of emergency after unusually heavy rainfall killed 49 people over the past three days.
13 Apr 2024
BalochistanPakistan: Gunmen abduct, kill 9 bus passengers after checking ID
In a shocking incident in Noshki, Pakistan, nine residents of Punjab were kidnapped and later killed by unidentified armed assailants.
31 Mar 2024
International Monetary FundNo more red carpets at events in Pakistan: Know why
Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has banned the use of red carpets for federal ministers and government figures at official events.
30 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaBiden initiates direct communication with Pakistan's PM after 3 years
In a notable diplomatic development, United States (US) President Joe Biden has reportedly initiated direct communication with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
24 Mar 2024
Jammu And KashmirPakistan 'seriously' looking to restore trade ties with India: Minister
Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, on Saturday (local time) said the country was "seriously" considering re-establishing trade relations with India, which had been suspended since August 2019, Geo News reported.
19 Mar 2024
Nawaz SharifPakistan: Nawaz Sharif triggers controversy after chairing Punjab government meeting
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday stirred up a storm by presiding over three administrative meetings of the Punjab government.
04 Mar 2024
Pakistan GovernmentSharif's 2nd stint as Pakistan PM begins: The challenges ahead
Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as Pakistan's 24th prime minister, taking over the reins of the cash-strapped country for a second time since 2022.
03 Mar 2024
Nawaz SharifShehbaz Sharif elected Pakistani PM for 2nd term
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shehbaz Sharif has been elected the prime minister for the second time in a vote by Pakistan's newly formed parliament.
21 Feb 2024
Nawaz SharifPakistan: PML-N, PPP reach agreement on coalition government
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) have reached a formal agreement to form a new government in Pakistan.
15 Feb 2024
Nawaz SharifPakistan: PPP likely to get president's post in coalition government
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari is likely to secure a second term as Pakistan's president, following the PPP's decision to forge a coalition government with Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
12 Feb 2024
Bilawal Bhutto ZardariPakistan: PML-N, PPP might form coalition government amid fragmented mandate
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have held the first formal talks to form a government in Pakistan, as no party gained a simple majority in general elections.
12 Feb 2024
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Pakistan: Vote counting ends, Imran Khan-backed independents secure most seats
Pakistan's political landscape witnessed a surprising twist on Sunday as jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed independent candidates secured the most seats.
04 Nov 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Suicide bombers attack Mianwali Airbase, 3 terrorists killed
Heavily armed suicide bombers attacked the Mianwali Training Air Base of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Pakistan's Punjab late Friday night, per Reuters.
02 Nov 2023
Pakistan GovernmentPakistan to hold general elections on February 11
Pakistan will hold general elections on February 11, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said on Thursday.
23 Oct 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan indicted for leaking classified documents
A Pakistani court has indicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the "cipher case" under the country's Official Secrets Act (OSA), Geo TV reported.
21 Oct 2023
Nawaz SharifNawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan after 4 years of self-exile
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif returned to his homeland on Saturday after nearly four years of self-imposed exile, PTI reported.
10 Aug 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan's parliament dissolved to pave way for elections
Pakistan's President Arif Alvi dissolved the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, on Wednesday, setting the stage for the general elections likely to be conducted in November.
05 Aug 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Toshakhana case: What expensive gifts Imran Khan 'sold' for profit
In a major setback to Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, an Islamabad trial court sentenced him to three years of imprisonment in the Toshakhana corruption case.
13 Jul 2023
International Monetary FundPakistan secures $3 billion bailout from International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday granted a much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, a move that is likely to save the country from defaulting on its debt repayments.
04 Jul 2023
Shanghai Cooperation Organization'Some countries' use terrorism as policy: Modi at SCO Summit
Some countries are safe havens for terrorists, and they use cross-border terrorism as policy instruments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday while virtually addressing the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
04 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiPutin, Jinping, Sharif to attend Modi's virtual SCO Summit today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Tuesday.
17 Jun 2023
Nawaz SharifReturn from London: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif requests brother Nawaz
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged his elder brother and former PM Nawaz Sharif to return from London, lead the election campaign, and become the premier of the country for the fourth time, PTI reported, quoting Geo News.
10 May 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Which ex-Pakistan PMs faced arrests before Imran Khan, and why
In a dramatic move on Tuesday, former Pakistan Prime Minister and Tehreek-e-Insaf Party (PTI) chief Imran Khan was arrested by Rangers outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
10 May 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran Khan's arrest: 130 policemen injured in Punjab; army called
More than 130 police personnel were injured in violent clashes with supporters of Imran Khan in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday, prompting authorities to call the Pakistan Army to control the violence.
07 May 2023
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran Khan unhappy with Bilawal Bhutto's India trip: Here's why
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has slammed Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his India trip to partake in a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit amid the country's economic crisis.
06 May 2023
International Monetary FundPakistan: IMF's bailout package stalled amid debt, unmet loan conditions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly likely to hold up the already agreed bailout package for cash-strapped Pakistan.
08 Mar 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Attack on Hindu students fails to dampen Holi spirit
A day after Holi celebrations in Pakistan were marred by an awful attack on Hindu students celebrating Holi at the Punjab University, Lahore, people in the major cities appear unfazed and have maintained the festival's enthusiasm.
26 Feb 2023
Pakistan NewsPM Modi might bail out debt-laden Pakistan: Ex-R&AW chief Dulat
Former Research and Analysis Wing R&AW chief Amarjit Singh Dulat, in an interview with PTI, said he feels PM Narendra Modi may lend a helping hand to Pakistan later this year and even "bail out" the cash-strapped neighbor.
24 Feb 2023
Pakistan NewsNo business class flights, five-star hotels for Pakistan ministers
In light of Pakistan's ongoing financial crisis, the government has prohibited ministers from staying in five-star hotels or traveling in business class abroad.
