Page 20 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif leaves for Saudi on three-day official visit
Sharif, who has been invited for the trip by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is accompanied by a high-level delegation including key members of the Cabinet
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Pakistan court to indict PM Sharif, son Hamza in money laundering case
The court had to indict the duo and others allegedly involved in the case earlier this month but the process was delayed due to the absence of the premier, reported Geo News
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Pak court extends bail to PM Sharif in Rs 1400 cr money laundering case
Shehbaz and his sons Hamza and Suleman were booked by FIA in November 2020 under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Anti Money Laundering Act
3 Chinese tutors among 4 killed in blast inside University of Karachi
The chief minister assured the Chinese official that the incident would be fully investigated, a statement issued by the CM's office said
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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi Arabia at 'own expense'
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi at his own expense, Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb said and also criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders for spreading "lies"
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Row erupts in Pakistan over PM Shehbaz Sharif's 1st foreign visit to Saudi
After PTI raised questions about this visit, Pakistan Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb responded on Monday, saying Shehbaz Sharif would travel to Saudi Arabia at his own expenses
Can't achieve durable peace without resolution of Kashmir issue: Pakistan
Sharif was sworn in as Pakistan's 23rd prime minister on April 11 after his predecessor Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote
PTI protests outside Nawaz Sharif's residence continue on third weekend
Following the ouster of Imran Khan the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) took out protests in several cities of Pakistan chanting slogans in the former Prime Minister's favour
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IMF team to visit Pak in May; to discuss policies in Extended Fund Facility
The newly appointed Pakistan Finance Minister Ismail departed for Washington on April 21 to seek the revival of the USD 6 billion IMF programme signed by the previous Imran Khan government
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Breakthrough in Pakistan-IMF bailout talks as $8-bn package approved
The size of the loan would be increased from the existing $6 billion to $8 billion - a net addition of $2 billion, a senior government functionary requesting anonymity said
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Shehbaz Sharif, Putin quietly exchange letters to enhance ties: Report
A day after his appointment as Pakistan Prime Minister, President Putin sent a congratulatory message to Sharif which was made public by the Kremlin Press Office
Former Pak lawmakers still enjoying National Assembly facilities: Report
Despite quitting their offices, the former PTI parliamentarians were still using these vehicles, reported The Express Tribune
Will Nawaz Sharif's return from 'exile' for the third time prove lucky?
Javed Latif made clear that after his return, Nawaz Sharif will face the cases as per the law and the constitution as 'he believes in court and will accept its verdict'
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz withdraws foreign affairs portfolio from Tariq Fatemi
In a setback to Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he was forced to withdraw the appointment of seasoned diplomat Tariq Fatemi as his Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs
PML-N-led govt plans impeachment of Pakistan President Arif Alvi
PML-N led govt in Pakistan has announced plans to impeach President Arif Alvi, who recently emerged as a major obstacle to the smooth sailing of the new govt
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34% of Pakistan's population living on just $3.2 a day income: World Bank
The World Bank has said that 34 per cent of Pakistan's population was living on just $3.2 or Pak Rs 588 a day income, Express Tribune reported.
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Ex-IMF economist Miftah Ismail has a tight time frame as Pak's FM
Ismail, who briefly held the post four years ago, brings with him a record of decisive policy action and a close relationship with PM Shehbaz Sharif but faces a daunting array of challenges
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's Cabinet takes oath after several days of delay
The Cabinet includes 31 ministers and three ministers of the state and its first meeting has been summoned in the evening by Prime Minister Sharif
Pakistan braces for worst diesel shortage amid harvesting season: Report
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has been warned by economists and industry experts that the country would face the worst shortage of diesel next month amid the harvesting season, Express Tribune reported
Change in govt in Islamabad, an opportunity for normalising India-Pak ties
Unlike his predecessor Imran Khan, Shehbaz Sharif is an experienced politician who understands the imperatives of improving relations with India