Page 9 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan, IMF discussing $2.5 bn on 'short-term standby arrangement'
Pakistan's ninth review by the International Monetary Fund under the 2019 Extended Fund Facility for the release of a USD 1.2 billion tranche is still pending with the programme's expiry on June 30
 "Pakistan, IMF discussing $2.5 bn on 'short-term standby arrangement'")
Pak PM Sharif asks IMF chief for early release of stalled bailout fund
Pak's ninth review by IMF under 2019 EFF for release of a $1.2 billion tranche is still pending with fewer than 10 days remaining until the programme's expiry on June 30
 "Pak PM Sharif asks IMF chief for early release of stalled bailout fund")
IMF chief asks Pak PM to resolve policy differences before getting loan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) signed a deal in 2019 to provide USD 6 billion to Pakistan on the fulfilment of certain conditions
 "IMF chief asks Pak PM to resolve policy differences before getting loan")
Pakistan enters election mode, poll body starts making arrangements
As per law, the last date of registration, exclusion and verification of voters is July 13
 "Pakistan enters election mode, poll body starts making arrangements")
300 Pakistanis dead as boat capsizes in Greece: Here's what happened
Between 400 and 750 people were believed to have been aboard the vessel, when it sank about 80 km off the southern Greek town of Pylos
 "300 Pakistanis dead as boat capsizes in Greece: Here's what happened")
Shehbaz Sharif asks Nawaz to return Pakistan, become PM for fourth time
It is pertinent to mention that Nawaz Sharif has been in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019 owing to health reasons
 "Shehbaz Sharif asks Nawaz to return Pakistan, become PM for fourth time")
Pak PML-N chooses Shehbaz Sharif as party president; Maryam Nawaz his VP
The elections were uncontested, apparently indicating a show of unity within the PML-N, but actually an indication of the iron grip by the Sharif family
 "Pak PML-N chooses Shehbaz Sharif as party president; Maryam Nawaz his VP")
$30 billion loss to Pakistan due to floods, rains: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Sharif reiterated that the ninth review with the IMF will be completed during the current month of July as he held an hour-long telephonic conversation with the fund's chief
 "$30 billion loss to Pakistan due to floods, rains: PM Shehbaz Sharif")
Pak PM hopes to strike IMF deal as 'all conditions met' despite hardship
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hoped the IMF would resume the stalled $6.7 billion bailout programme as his country has already met all prior conditions set by the global lender
Pakistan PM Sharif tells FinMin to follow IMF parameters in budget: Report
Sharif on Monday told Turkish media that Pakistan is hopeful of finalising a deal with the IMF this month
Pak PM calls for providing relief to poor, middle class in budget 2023-24
Pakistan, currently in the throes of a major political as well as economic crisis, is grappling with high external debt, a weak local currency and dwindling foreign exchange reserves
 "Pak PM calls for providing relief to poor, middle class in budget 2023-24")
Pakistan deploys troops to halt unrest from ex-PM Imran Khan's arrest
Pakistan police arrested Fawad Chaudhry, Khan's deputy and vice president of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, outside the Supreme Court in Islamabad
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Imran Khan's supporters attack house of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
Over 500 miscreants from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party reached the Model Town Lahore residence of the prime minister in the early hours of Wednesday and set ablaze vehicles parked over there
 "Imran Khan's supporters attack house of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif")
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says protesters to be dealt with 'iron fist'
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the deadly protests by the supporters of Imran Khan after his arrest in a corruption case and warned to deal with demonstrators with an iron fist
Pak's anti-graft body declares PM, son innocent in a money laundering case
In a major relief for Pakistan PM and his son Hamza, National Accountability Bureau has declared father-son duo were innocent in a money laundering case after it conducted a re-investigation
Elections in country will take place on same day: Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Saturday said elections in Pakistan will take place on the same day, Dawn reported
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in India today: A look at the legacy of his family
SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting: A Pakistani foreign minister will attend a meeting in India after 12 years, but Bhutto Zardari comes with a long political legacy
 "Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in India today: A look at the legacy of his family")
Pakistan planning to hold provincial, national elections at the same time
Khan wants to hold snap elections but the ruling coalition planned to complete the government's term, which would mean national elections in October
 "Pakistan planning to hold provincial, national elections at the same time")
Pak PM Sharif, Hina Khar's discussion on US-China tussle leaked: Report
US intelligence documents have been leaked on the Discord messaging platform revealing conversations between Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his junior Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar
Pak PM Shehbaz reiterates support for one China policy amid Taiwan tension
Pakistan reiterated its support for China on the sensitive Taiwan issue as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in their first contact since the latter took charge