Page 8 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
Former Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif reaches London; meeting with Nawaz scheduled
In a post shared on the X (formerly known as Twitter), Pakistan's Information and Broadcasting Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed that they will meet during PML-N President's stay in the UK
 "Former Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif reaches London; meeting with Nawaz scheduled")
Pakistan Election Commission defends move to delay polls beyond 90 days
This order came in the wake of criticism by the political parties, legal and political experts as well as civil society regarding adherence to the 90-day limit
 "Pakistan Election Commission defends move to delay polls beyond 90 days")
Imran Khan's nephew to be tried in military court over May 9 violence
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's nephew Hassaan Khan Niazi has been handed over to the military for trial over his alleged involvement in the May 9 violence, Dawn reported on Friday.
 "Imran Khan's nephew to be tried in military court over May 9 violence")
People protest against 'illegal detention' of leader by Pakistan in PoK
A group of people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Gilgi-Baltistan held protest demonstrations against the "illegal detention" of their leader Shabir Mayar by the Pakistani authorities.
We came to power through constitutional means: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
Shehbaz Sharif had come to power in April last year after the then-opposition ousted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan from office through a no-confidence vote
Name of caretaker premier to be finalised by Saturday, says Pak PM Sharif
Prime Minister Sharif told journalists in Islamabad that he and opposition leader Raja Riaz would finalise the name by Saturday and the former coalition parties would also be taken on board
 "Name of caretaker premier to be finalised by Saturday, says Pak PM Sharif")
Pak's prez asks PM Sharif, oppn to propose caretaker premier's name by Sat
According to the Constitution, Sharif can act as the caretaker prime minister till the appointment of the head of the interim set-up
 "Pak's prez asks PM Sharif, oppn to propose caretaker premier's name by Sat")
Pak President Alvi dissolves National Assembly at PM Sharif's advice
The notification for the dissolution of the assembly was issued by the Aiwan-i-Sadr, which said the National Assembly was dissolved under Article 58 of the Constitution
Pak PM to formally tender advice to Prez Alvi to dissolve National Assembly
The five-year tenure of the 342-member lower house of Parliament was scheduled to expire on August 12
No names finalised for caretaker premier: Outgoing Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif
The premier added that consultations with the government's allies and his own party members on the matter were a "continuous process" that would be completed within a day or two
Pak law minister says polls not possible till new census approved
Talking to Geo News on Saturday, Tarar said a meeting of the Council of Common Interest (CCI) headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif "unanimously" approved new census results
 "Pak law minister says polls not possible till new census approved")
Pakistan elections likely to be delayed as cabinet endorses census results
The government will dissolve the parliament on August 9 to get 90 days for the election but even then it may not be possible to hold polls on time
 "Pakistan elections likely to be delayed as cabinet endorses census results")
Environment free of terror imperative for normal ties: MEA on Pak PM
"We want normal ties with all the neighbouring countries including Pakistan, but for that an environment free of terror and hostilities is imperative," MEA said
 "Environment free of terror imperative for normal ties: MEA on Pak PM")
'Neutral' person to be picked for interim premier post: Pakistan PM Sharif
Shehbaz Sharif indicated that his elder brother Nawaz Sharif, who has been living in self-imposed exile in London since 2019 will return to Pakistan in the next few weeks
 "'Neutral' person to be picked for interim premier post: Pakistan PM Sharif")
Pak PM Sharif condemns Bajaur bomb blast, says culprits will be 'penalised'
Shehbaz Sharif condemned the Bajaur Blast and held a telephonic conversation with JUI-F supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Federal Minister for Communications Maulana Asad Mehmood
 "Pak PM Sharif condemns Bajaur bomb blast, says culprits will be 'penalised'")
Smugglers using drones to send drugs across border into India: Pak official
Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, the Special Assistant on Defence to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made these remarks to Hamid Mir, a journalist associated with Pakistan's Geo News
 "Smugglers using drones to send drugs across border into India: Pak official")
Pakistan Cabinet approves National Adaptation Plan to combat climate change
National Adaptation Plans are widely seen as one of the most important mechanisms for adapting to climate change
 "Pakistan Cabinet approves National Adaptation Plan to combat climate change")
Pak petroleum dealers threaten strike as govt fails to rise profit margins
They fear that they may be left in limbo for another three to six months during the caretaker setup until the next elected government takes office
 "Pak petroleum dealers threaten strike as govt fails to rise profit margins")
Pakistan court acquits PM Shehbaz, family in money laundering case
An accountability court in Pakistan acquitted PM Shehbaz Sharif and his family members in a multi-million-dollar money laundering case after the anti-corruption agency failed
Pakistan govt to dissolve Parliament on Aug 8 to get extra time for polls
August 9 and 10 also came under discussion, but it was decided to go for August 8 to avoid any hurdle in the early dissolution of the lower house of Parliament, the report said, quoting sources
 "Pakistan govt to dissolve Parliament on Aug 8 to get extra time for polls")