ISLAMABAD: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee(CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza Thursday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
The chairman joint chiefs of staff committee congratulated the prime minister on assuming his office and expressed best wishes for him.
During the meeting, the professional and security affairs of the armed forces also came under discussion.
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PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur did not welcome Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his visit to Peshawar.
According to the protocol, the presence of the governor and the chief minister is necessary on the arrival of the prime minister, but Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was not present during the ceremony at the governor’s house.
The Chief Minister was not present on the occasion of the distribution of relief cheques to the victims of the rain and in the meeting related to law and order and financial affairs of the province.
Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur did not even participate in the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister.
The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa participated in the oath-taking ceremony of the provincial cabinet after some time.
PTI leader Zahir Shah Toro said that the Prime Minister is not a Form 45 holder, but a Form 47 holder, so the Chief Minister did not go to the reception.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has completed consultation with his close associates for the formation of the federal cabinet.
According to the sources, Muhammad Aurangzeb is likely to be made the Finance Minister, while Khawaja Asif is likely to be made the Defence Minister and Ishaq Dar is likely to be made the Foreign Minister.
Sources said that Ahsan Iqbal is likely to be given the portfolio of the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Privatization, while Atta Tarar is likely to get the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Sources said that Rana Sanaullah is likely to be made Special Assistant on Interior Affairs while Shamshad Akhtar can be made Special Assistant on Finance.
According to the sources, Amir Maqam is likely to be entrusted with the Ministry of Water Resources and Musadik Malik with the portfolio of Petroleum and Energy.
Sources say that Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s Mustafa Kamal is likely to be made the Minister of Science and Technology, while Faisal Sabzwari is likely to be given the Ministry of Ports and Shipping and Farooq Sattar to get the Federal Ministry of Overseas.
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ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff(COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here at the Prime Minister’s House.
During the meeting, they discussed the Pakistan Army’s professional as well as the security-related matters.
The army chief also congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz on assuming the office and expressed good wishes for him.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif extending greetings on the Saraiki Culture and Saraiki Ajrak Day being observed on Wednesday, reiterated that the incumbent government would play its role in promoting the local languages, literature, and cultures of all the regions in the country.
The prime minister, in his message, said that all the colors of the Saraiki region were beautiful while being rich in different cultures and traditions.
He said it was not only spoken in South Punjab rather in Balochistan and India as well. He said the Saraiki language and the Saraiki writers had immense contributions to literature, poetry, and music.
The prime minister said that Saraiki culture was rooted in the thousands of years old Indus Valley Civilisation. He said that saints like Hazrat Bahauddin Zakaria, Hazrat Shah Ruknuddin Alam, and Khawaja Ghulam fareed. Salman Taunsavi, Sakhi Sarwar Shah, and Shams Tabraiz also enriched the Saraiki language through their words.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said that the promotion of South Punjab’s culture, literature, and art had always been among the government’s priorities.
On the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has extended felicitations to Saraiki sisters and brothers on Saraiki Cultural Day today.
In her message, she said Saraiki land gave birth to eminent personalities who became an asset to Pakistan.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on swearing in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
“Congratulations to (Shehbaz Sharif) on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan,” Modi wrote on his X timeline.
Prime Minister Shehbaz took the oath of office on Monday after winning the prime ministerial election a day earlier. This is the second time that he has been elected to the country’s top office as earlier he was voted in as the prime minister in April 2022 by ousting Imran Khan through a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly.
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ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led by former President Asif Ali Zardari and party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wherein they assured the government of the party’s support for the country’s economic stability.
The delegation, which also comprised Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah, congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on assuming the office of the prime minister and expressed good wishes for him.
Asif Ali Zardari assured the prime minister that the PPP would stand alongside the government to achieve the economic stability, progress, and prosperity of the country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked Allah Almighty as well as the people of Pakistan for giving him another opportunity to serve Pakistan.
He also expressed gratitude to the coalition parties in the parliament for reposing trust in him, reiterating his resolve to work tirelessly for the country’s progress and prosperity.
Senator Ishaq Dar, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, and former Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi also attended the meeting.
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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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ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the newly elected prime minister, on Sunday spelled out a number of initiatives to net the runaway inflation, high cost of living, price hike, circular debt in energy sector and foreign debts, expressed the optimism that though these challenges existed, but not insurmountable. In a maiden speech in the National Assembly, … Read more
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) President and Prime Ministerial candidate Shehbaz Sharif has said that members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly intimidated, threatened, and insulted lawmaker Sobia Shahid, which amounts to disrespecting Pashtun culture and traditions. Member Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Sobia Shahid met Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad and paid tribute to him for the bravery of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The nomination papers of Shehbaz Sharif and Umar Ayub for the Leader of the House have been approved in the National Assembly.
The nomination papers of Shehbaz Sharif, the candidate of the coalition parties for the Prime Ministership, were submitted to the Secretary of the National Assembly, which was received by the Secretary General of the National Assembly, Tahir Hussain.
In comparison to Shehbaz Sharif, Sunni Ittehad Council candidate Umar Ayub also submitted papers.
According to the National Assembly Secretariat, 8 nomination papers were submitted for Shehbaz Sharif and 4 for Umar Ayub, which were approved after scrutiny.
Sunni Ittehad Council’s objection to Shahbaz Sharif’s nomination papers was rejected.
It should be noted that 169 votes are required for the Prime Ministership in the 336-member House and the coalition parties have the support of 209 members.
Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has the support of the People’s Party, Balochistan Awami Party, MQM Pakistan, Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party while Umar Ayub is the prime ministerial candidate from Sunni Ittehad Council and their number of members in the House is 91.
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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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The newly elected Prime Minister (PM) will take the oath by March 1, President Dr. Arif Alvi will take the oath next week to the newly elected PM of the highly populated country of Pakistan. The swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister of Pakistan will be held on Thursday, February 29 or Friday, March 1, … Read more
LAHORE: Newly elected members of provincial and national assemblies from Balochistan called on Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz(PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif.
PML-N Balochistan President Jaffar Khan Mandokhail led the delegation of the candidates. Speaking on this occasion, Shehbaz Sharif said that an atmosphere of stability was being developed in the country because of concerted efforts.
He said that collective efforts would be made for development and prosperity of Pakistan and Balochistan and added that there was a need to give priority to the country’s interests over personal interests.
During the meeting, matters pertaining to forming of the government in Balochistan were also discussed.
The delegation consisted of Jamal Shah Kakar, Sardar Yaqoob Khan Nasir, Jam Kamal, Nawab Changez Khan Mari and others.
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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
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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Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan has serious reservations about the negotiations with Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) regarding government formation. A four-member delegation of MQM will meet PML-N President and Prime Minister-designate Shehbaz Sharif today. MQM will meet Shehbaz Sharif with serious concerns; MQM will meet Shehbaz Sharif with serious reservations; and MQM maintains that they … Read more
LAHORE: Two independent members of the provincial assembly from Balochistan announced to join the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N).
2 newly elected members of the Balochistan Assembly met Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore and announced joining the party.
Newly elected independent members of Balochistan Assembly Constituency PB 41 and PB 51 Wali Muhammad and Abdul Khaliq joined PML-N.
Shahbaz Sharif congratulated and welcomed Wali Muhammad and Abdul Khaliq Khan on joining PML-N.
He said that you played a role for the stability of Pakistan, which is worthy of praise, Pakistan needs stability, not chaos.
He said that problems can be solved not by fighting but by talking and working together. He considers the development of Balochistan as the first requirement for the development of Pakistan.
In the meeting, the newly elected members congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on being nominated as Prime Minister by PML-N.
On the other hand, after joining two members, the number of members of PML-N in the Balochistan Assembly increased to 12.
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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
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif asserted that the PML-N played a crucial role in preventing the country from economic default. He highlighted that in the 2018 elections, the Result Transmission System (RTS) was deliberately blocked through strategic planning, and polling agents were removed to facilitate rigging. Shehbaz Sharif pointed out that during … Read more
The Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) president and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif first accepted the challenge of debate given by Pakistan Peopeles Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto and then rejected it, saying that there is no need for any debate; people have to judge on performance. Nawaz Sharif is not competing with any party but … Read more
The Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) has released the list of its National Assembly candidates for general elections, Bol News reported on Sunday. According to details, the candidates of PML-N will contest elections for 212 seats in the National Assembly. However, the chief of PML-N Nawaz Sharif will contest the election from NA-15 Mansehra and NA-130 … Read more
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) president and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid homage to intelligence based operation against terrorist in Sitan province, Bol News reported on Thursday. In a statement issued on social media he said that salute to the team for protecting the security of Pakistan and taking action against terrorism, Pakistan … Read more
Former Prime Minister and President Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif has reacted to the violation of Pakistan’s airspace by Iran. In a message on the social media platform, X Shehbaz Sharif said that, surprised by Iran’s violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, this attack is against our spirit of friendship, soul, and principles of good … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court judge Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi has resigned from the post over misconduct allegations.
Supreme Court judge Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi has sent his resignation to the President of Pakistan.
Earlier, Justice Mazahar Naqvi had submitted a detailed response to the show cause to the Supreme Judicial Council.
In his reply, Justice Mazahar Naqvi denied the allegations leveled against him and said that the Supreme Judicial Council can take information against the judge but the council cannot act on any complaint against the judge.
In the detailed reply, it has been said that the orders issued by the Supreme Judicial Council are tantamount to contempt of the rules, according to the rules, the person giving information to the council has no role in the proceedings.
Justice Mazahar Naqvi also objected to the appointment of the Attorney General as a prosecutor and said that one of the complainants in the council is the Pakistan Bar Council and the complaints of the Bar councils have been filed against the political and the PDM government.
In his reply, Justice Mazahar further said that the Pakistan Bar met the then Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on February 21. On the day of the meeting with Shahbaz Sharif, the Pakistan Bar approved the resolution to file the complaint.
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The Election Tribunal set up in the Sindh High Court rejected the appeal against the approval of the papers of former Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif from constituency NA-242. In the Election Tribunal, a hearing was held on the appeal against the approval of the nomination papers of the former PM from National Assembly constituency … Read more
KARACHI: The President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has criticized the Peshawar High Court (PHC) verdict regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) election symbol, the ‘bat.’ Speaking at a press conference in Karachi on Thursday, Sharif expressed dissatisfaction with the PHC’s decision to suspend the Election Commission of Pakistan’s … Read more
LAHORE: President of the Pakistan Muslim League-N, Shehbaz Sharif, has expressed confidence that Nawaz Sharif, upon assuming the role of Prime Minister for the fourth time, will rekindle the path of development and prosperity. Speaking at the PML-N Parliamentary Board’s meeting in Lahore on Wednesday, he highlighted the renewed enthusiasm among party workers following Nawaz … Read more
