Nawaz Sharif

Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was the 12th Prime Minister of Pakistan, who took over the office since June 2013. A veteran politician and industrialist, Sharif has previously served as the Prime Minister on two other occasions —from 1990 to 1993 and from 1997 to 1999.

Born on 25 December 1949 into a well-to-do family in Lahore, he entered his family business upon his graduation. His father founded the Ittefaq Group of Industries which is today a large conglomerate dealing in steel, sugar, paper, and textiles.

He first came to national prominence during the early days of Gen Zia’s martial law, serving as Punjab province’s finance and then chief minister from 1985-1990. When he first became the Prime Minister in 1990 he attempted to create an economy based on privatization and economic liberalization in order to pave the way for Pakistan’s rapid industrial development. In 1999, he was deposed from the office in a coup by the then Army Chief Pervez Musharraf and sent to exile in Saudi Arabia. However, Nawaz Sharif came nack to Pakistan in 2007 and eventually regained power in 2013.

On July 28, 2017, Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered the removal of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from the office after an investigative panel alleged his family could not account for its vast wealth.

It all started in 1990s, when Sharif twice served as the prime minister, was alleged of money laundering and purchased assets in London. The assets surfaced when Panama Papers leaked in 2016 revealed that they were managed through offshore companies owned by Sharif’s children.

Hussain Nawaz, Hassan Nawaz reach Lahore

March 12, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz, sons of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif and brothers of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, have reached Lahore from London.

According to sources, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif welcomed his two sons on reaching Jati Umra.

It should be noted that Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz were present in London for a long time. In the past few days, requests for suspension of the arrest warrant of Nawaz Sharif’s sons Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz were filed in the Accountability Court of Islamabad in 3 references.

The lawyer of Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz said both want to come to Pakistan on March 12 and appear in the accountability court.

Later, the accountability court suspended the permanent arrest warrants of Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz.

The court suspended the perpetual arrest warrants of both in the Al-Azizia, Flagship and Avonfield references till March 14.

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Nawaz Sharif directs PM to start implementing party manifesto

March 9, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif directed the party president and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to form the cabinet soon and start implementing the manifesto.

An important meeting of the party was held under the chairmanship of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif in which the senior leadership of PML-N including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was present.

Important national and political issues were discussed in the informal consultation of the PML-N leadership.

According to the sources, Nawaz Sharif told Shahbaz Sharif that the Prime Minister should form the cabinet soon and start implementing the manifesto.

Sources said that Nawaz Sharif also said that Pakistan is currently facing challenges like a mountain and people have high expectations from PML-N while the reduction in inflation is also inevitable.

Sources said that in the meeting there was a consultation on including the Pakistan People’s Party in the federal cabinet and on this occasion, Shahbaz Sharif said that he will request Asif Zardari again after he is elected as the president.

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Shehbaz Sharif takes oaths Prime Minister of Pakistan

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif took the oath as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

President Dr Arif Alvi administered the oath of office to the newly-elected prime minister, who was elected to the country’s top office for the second time.

Held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the swearing-in ceremony was attended by Outgoing Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and his cabinet members, parliamentarians, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, services chiefs, provincial governors, chief ministers and diplomats.

Pakistan Muslim League-N Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, President of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, other political leaders including Hamza Shehbaz Sharif, Aleem Khan, Raja Zafarul Haq, Ahsan Iqbal, and Khawaja Muhammad Asif and senior officers also attended the ceremony.

After the swearing in of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he was presented a guard of honor by the armed forces at the Prime Minister House.

Later, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was introduced to the staff of the Prime Minister’s Office, during which the Prime Minister shook hands with the staff.

Anwar Haq Kakar, former caretaker Prime Minister, will also meet Shehbaz Sharif.

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Gustasap Khan wins NA-15 Mansehra, defeats Nawaz Sharif

February 29, 2024 by Abid Khan

MANSEHRA: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) backed candidate Gustasap Khan defeated Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif from NA-15 Mansehra.

The Returning Officer(RO) has issued Form 49 for National Assembly Constituency NA-15.

In Form 49 issued by the returning officers, PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif was defeated by PTI-backed candidate Gustasap Khan.

Gustasap Khan got 105,259 votes and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was second with 80,413 votes.

It should be noted that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had challenged the election result of National Assembly Constituency NA-15 Mansehra when his plea was also rejected which he had requested re-election in the constituency.

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Raja Pervaiz Ashraf administrates oath to newly elected MNAs

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly session presided over by former speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was supposed to start at 10 am, but the meeting started an hour after the scheduled time. The session started with a ruckus as soon as the national anthem ended with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed MNAs, who have joined the Sunni Ittehad … Read more

Nawaz warns new govt will face challenging issues in next two years

February 28, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif issued a caution on Wednesday, stating that the forthcoming government would face challenging issues in the next two years. He asserted that his brother Shehbaz is the most suitable candidate for the prime ministerial role, particularly given Pakistan’s current circumstances. Speaking at the party’s parliamentary session in Islamabad, the three-time … Read more

ECP rejects Nawaz Sharif’s plea for re-election in NA-15 Mansehra

February 28, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has rejected the plea of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif request for re-election in NA-15 Mansehra.

The ECP had reserved its decision yesterday on the request of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif regarding the re-election on NA-15 Mansehra, which was announced on Wednesday.

The ECP rejected the petition of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif in the election excuse case and directed him to approach the Election Tribunal.

The Election Commission has ordered the Returning Officer to compile the final result of the constituency within three days.

It should be noted that Nawaz Sharif was defeated by an independent candidate backed by Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) from NA-15 Mansehra in the general elections.

PTI-backed independent candidate Gustasub Khan got 105,249 votes and Nawaz Sharif got 80,382 votes.

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PML-N summons NA parliamentary parting meeting on tomorrow

February 27, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) called a meeting of the parliamentary party in the National Assembly on February 28(tomorrow).

According to party sources, the meeting of the parliamentary party will be held on February 28 at 3 o’clock in the Parliament House, which will be presided over by party leader Nawaz Sharif, while Nawaz Sharif will host a dinner in honor of the newly elected members at the Punjab House.

Sources said that the decision to nominate Shahbaz Sharif as the Prime Minister will be confirmed in the meeting and during this the strategy of the National Assembly session on February 29 will be finalized.

On this occasion, the coalition parties will support the decision to make Shehbaz Sharif the Prime Minister.

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ECP reserved verdict Nawaz’s on NA-15 Mansehra poll plea

February 27, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) reserved its decision on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif’s request for re-election in NA-15 Mansehra.

In the ECP, a hearing was held on the request of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif regarding National Assembly Constituency NA-15 Mansehra, in which former prime minister’s lawyer Jahangir Jadoon gave arguments in the commission while Captain(Retd) Safdar was also present on the occasion.

During the hearing, Jahangir Jadoon told the commission that PML-N had requested the RO report on February 15 and we were presented with the RO report of 650 pages and the case will now be on the record of the RO report.

Jahangir Jadoon said that according to the report of the RO, petitioner Nawaz Sharif got more than 82,000 votes and the opposing candidate got more than 105,000 votes while the rejected votes were 9082. There were a total of 550 polling stations. The results of 123 polling stations were not received, and Form 45 was not given to us by the presiding officer.

During the hearing, Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer Jahangir Jadoon requested re-election in NA-15 Mansehra

The lawyer pleaded that the result has been affected due to record tampering on NA-15, so the election of NA-15 should be declared null and void.

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Nawaz Sharif advises youth to avoid abusive speech, indecency

February 24, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Karachi: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has advised the youth to stay away from abusive speech and indecency, Sharif was invited as a guest at the medical college function. In his speech at the ceremony, Nawaz Sharif said that congratulations to the successful students to their parents and teachers, … Read more

Shehbaz Sharif calls for unity to steer country out of crises

February 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

SIFC pledges to facilitate foreign investment by addressing challenges

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz(PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif said that forging unity was essential to steer country out of existing challenges.

In a statement issued here,he said that collective efforts were direly needed for country’s development and prosperity.

Shehbaz Sharif said that ensuring economic stability in the country was his top priority.

He said that country could not tolerate instability,adding that contineos steps would be taken to strengthen the country and provide relief to people.

“PML-N would take the country out of crisis under the dynamic leadership of PML-N Quaid Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif”,he maintained.

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Yasmin Rashid challenges Nawaz Sharif’s victory from NA-130

February 10, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The victory of PML-N leader Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was challenged by National Assembly Constituency NA 130 Lahore.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf-backed independent candidate Dr Yasmin Rashid’s lawyer Ishtiaq Chaudhry has filed a petition against the victory of Nawaz Sharif in the Lahore High Court.

In the petition, the Returning Officer and the Election Commission of Pakistan, among others, have been made parties. It has been argued that Nawaz Sharif has lost the election as per Form 45.

Yasmin Rashid alleged in her petition that Nawaz Sharif colluded and declared himself the winner in Form 47, the court should order the release of results as per Form 45.

It should be remembered that according to the unofficial results of Constituency NA 130 Lahore 14, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League-N won with 171,024 votes while Yasmeen Rashid was second with 115,043 votes.

On the other hand, independent candidate Malik Touqeer Khokhar from Lahore challenged the results of NA-126.

Malik Touqeer Khokhar has made the RO and ECP other parties in the petition, Malik Tauqeer took the position that Saif ul Molook Khokhar has lost according to Form 45. The Saif ul Malook Khokhar has colluded and declared himself the winner in Form 47. Khokhar said he and the lawyers were thrown out of the RO office by the DSP.

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PML-N intensifies efforts to form government

February 10, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) efforts to form the government were intensified, Bol News reported on Saturday. The party sources revealed that PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif has met PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and informed about the progress in the meeting with Asif Ali Zardari. The sources further added that a three member committee has been formed … Read more

Nawaz Sharif seeks PPP support for formation of government

February 10, 2024February 9, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif invited the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), independent candidates, and other political parties to sit together for the country.

Addressing the workers, he said that the PML-N has emerged as the largest party in the general elections and we must take this country out of the crises.

He said that PML-N respects the mandate of the parties and parties respect everyone whether it is a party or independent people. He invited independent candidates to come and sit with us to get Pakistan out of its difficulties, our agenda is only and Only Pakistan is prosperous.

He said that you know who has done what for this country and how PML-N got out of the economic difficulties and fixed the economy.

The former prime minister said that politicians, parliament, Pakistan forces, and media should all play a positive role. He said at least ten years are needed for stability in the country and added that Pakistan cannot afford any war at this time.

Nawaz Sharif announced the formation of a coalition government in the absence of a simple majority and said that we do not want to compare with anyone.

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Rizwan hails Ayub as future Star, but Ayub stays grounded

February 9, 2024 by Muzzammil Mehboob

Mohammad Rizwan sees Saim Ayub as Pakistan’s future star. Ayub acknowledges the learning path and the need for improvement. He aims to master all cricket formats and prioritize Test cricket. Despite his humble nature, Saim Ayub downplays the “superstar” tag given to him by Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan, despite his own challenges with Comilla Victorians in … Read more

Nawaz Sharif will lead, economy will shine: Jahangir Tareen

February 4, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) chief Jahangir Tareen says that the government will be formed and Nawaz Sharif will be our leader. Addressing the election rally in Multan, Jahangir Tareen said that I will work with Nawaz Sharif, we will try to shine the economy together, be it a lion or an eagle, we all have to … Read more

Debate challenge: PML-N president targets PPP chairman

February 4, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Chairman Peoples Party (PPP) on the debate challenge to the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif, PML-N president and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attacked Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and challenged him to compare. While holding a press conference with the party leaders in Lahore, Shehbaz Sharif said that the debate will also … Read more

PML-N finally unveils election manifesto

January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) unveiled the election manifesto with the slogan of ‘Pakistan Ko Nawaz Do’.

Addressing the media after the manifesto’s launch, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif said the party promises to abolish NAB, provide 10 million jobs, reduce poverty and unemployment, and ensure the supply of cheap electricity and gas.

The PML-N has also promised judicial reforms and economic reforms. The major points of the election manifesto of PML-N.

Abolition of NAB

In the manifesto of the PML-N, it is also promised to abolish the institution of NAB and to strengthen other institutions working against corruption.

Provision of cheap electricity and gas supply

Electricity bills will be reduced by 20 to 30%, 15,000 megawatts of electricity will be added to the country’s grid, and 10,000 megawatts of electricity will be generated across the country through solar power.

The manifesto states that gas bills will also be reduced, including a promise to reduce inflation by 10% in 2025.

Foreign Policy

In the manifesto of Muslim League-N, it is said that Pakistan will be made strong at the global level, India will have to withdraw the unilateral measures of August 5 from Occupied Kashmir and the Kashmir conflict will be resolved according to the resolutions of the United Nations.

Announcements for Farmers

The PML-N also promised to provide interest-free loans to small farmers and cultivators along with innovation in agriculture, while the provision of 10 million jobs in five years is also included in the manifesto.

Judicial reforms

The supremacy of Parliament will be ensured, the judiciary and justice system will be reformed and a timely and effective judicial system will be implemented.

Economic reforms

GDP growth will be brought up to 6 percent in 3 years and per capita income will be brought up to 2 thousand dollars in five years while exports will be brought up to 60 billion dollars in five years.

Education

Evening schools will be started across the country and the education budget will be increased by 4%, with the establishment of Danish schools across the country.

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PML-N prepares an election rally plan for party chief, organizer

January 20, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) has prepared the election rally plan of party chief Nawaz Sharif and chief organizer Maryam Nawaz in Lahore. The sources revealed that PML-N has decided to launch political rallies in Lahore. The decision was taken in the meeting of Ishaq Dar and Bilal Yasin with PML-N supreme Nawaz Sharif. Moreover, in … Read more

Nawaz Sharif will to get rid of crisis: Marriyum Aurangzeb

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that Nawaz Sharif has the formula to get rid of inflation, Bol News reported on Saturday. In a statement, the PML-N spokesperson said that those who are crying for a level playing field have lodged an FIR on us and filed an FIR of terrorism, … Read more

Bilawal lambastes Nawaz, PML-N for avoiding facing public

January 17, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressing a public meeting in Shahdadpur on Wednesday.

SHAHDADPUR: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari once again lambasted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and its supremo Nawaz Sharif and took a swipe at the PML-N by stating that the ‘lion’ (PML-N’s electoral symbol) is hiding like a cat and prefers someone else to do the hunting for him. Speaking at a … Read more

Nawaz Sharif to address his first election rally in Hafizabad

January 17, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif will address his first election rally in Hafizabad tomorrow.

PML-N leader Mian Nawaz Sharif will start the election campaign tomorrow and will address the PML-N election rally in Hafizabad. PML-N chief organizer Maryam Nawaz will also address the public gathering at Hafizabad.

Last day, Maryam Nawaz, the chief organizer of PML-N, while addressing the election campaign in Gujju Matah Lahore, said that there is a promise to the people of Lahore that PML-N will serve day and night. She said metro buses and speedo buses are passing from place to place.

The PML-N leader had said that after February 8, the wheel of development will start from where it stopped.

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Nawaz Sharif, UK envoy discuss matters of mutual interest

January 9, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: The British High Commissioner in Pakistan Jane Marriott on Monday held a meeting with Nawaz Sharif, the head of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former prime minister. During the meeting, discussions revolved around matters of mutual interest, with the presence of PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and Party’s Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz. Nawaz Sharif … Read more

Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers hearing case adjourned until January 8

January 5, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

The hearing of the nomination papers case of former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) chief Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif from Mansehra was adjourned till January 8. The Election Tribunal says that the case of eligibility of Abbottabad Members of Parliament is under hearing in the Supreme Court, and the decision of the … Read more

Swati’s appeal against Nawaz’s papers approved for hearing

January 4, 2024 by Abid Khan

Abbottabad: The Azam Swati appeal filed against the approval of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers from NA-15 Abbottabad was accepted for hearing.

Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati had filed an appeal against approval of nomination papers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif for National Assembly Constituency NA-15 from Abbottabad, which has been accepted for hearing.

The court has issued a notice to Nawaz Sharif for tomorrow on Azam Swati’s appeal and Election Tribunal Chief Justice Kamran Hayat will hear the appeal.

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SC to take up lifetime disqualification case tomorrow

January 1, 2024January 1, 2024 by Abid Khan

SC constituted a seven-member bench.
CJP Qazi Faez Isa will hear case.
SC will hear case at 11:30 tomorrow.

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court(SC)) constituted a seven-member bench related to the lifetime disqualification case of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif and other politicians.

“Will the decision of the Supreme Court regarding lifelong disqualification or the Election Act under Article 62(1)(f) of the Constitution”. The court constituted a bench for the hearing.

A seven-member larger bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa will hear the case.

The larger bench includes Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Amin Ud Din Khan, Justice Jamal Mandokhail, Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Mussarat Hilali.

A 7-member larger bench of the Supreme Court will hear the case at 11:30 tomorrow.

The Supreme Court constituted a 7-member larger bench on the notice related to lifelong disqualification in the Meer Badshah Khan Qaisrani case.

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PML-N wraps up candidate interviews for 2024 elections

December 31, 2023 by Muhammad Sher

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has successfully crossed another democratic and electoral milestone. According to the details, the series of interviews of the PML-N Parliamentary Board, which started on December 2, 2023, has been completed today, during which 2300 candidates from across the country were interviewed. The parliamentary board, under the chairmanship of party leader … Read more

Nomination paper of Nawaz Sharif approved from NA-130 Lahore

December 30, 2023 by Abid Khan

Nawaz Sharif nomination papers approved from NA-130.
Yasmin Rashid nomination papers from NA-130 rejected.
Nomination papers of PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz accepted.

LAHORE: Nomination papers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif were approved from NA-130 constituency of Lahore.

On the other hand, the nomination of Dr. Yasmin Rashid of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from NA-130 was rejected.

Earlier, Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers have also been approved from NA-15 Mansehra.

On the other hand, the nomination papers of PML-N chief organizer Maryam Nawaz were accepted from all constituencies of Lahore and Sargodha.

Maryam Nawaz submitted papers for Punjab Assembly from three constituencies PP 159, PP 160 and PP 165 from Lahore while Maryam Nawaz also submitted papers from one constituency PP 80 from Sargodha.

Spokesperson Maryam Nawaz said that Maryam Nawaz will contest the election from the constituencies decided by the party.

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