Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Nawaz Sharif decides to play active role in politics

Nawaz Sharif praises economic progress of country

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has decided to become politically active.

In Lahore, Nawaz Sharif met with party leaders in which Rana Sanaullah and Khawaja Saad Rafique and others participated.

Nawaz Sharif’s meeting with the party leaders continued for 2 hours. Sources said that Nawaz Sharif has decided to become politically active and he will soon meet party workers and leaders.

Sources said that Nawaz Sharif will also play an active role in strengthening the political system.

Earlier, Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been elected unopposed as the President of Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) again after 6 years.

After the resignation of the former president of the PML-N, Shehbaz Sharif. The election was held to elect a new president, in which 8 nomination papers of Nawaz Sharif were submitted for the post of party president. The separate nomination papers were also submitted from the four provinces of Nawaz Sharif.

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Khawaja Saad Rafique opposes NAB’s amendment ordinance

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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former federal minister Khawaja Saad Rafique opposed the National Accountability Bureau’s amendment ordinance.

In his statement, Khawaja Saad Rafiq said that the law of changing physical remand from 14 days to 40 days is sad. He said that this black law cannot be supported and added that the ordinance should be withdrawn.

Khawaja Saad Rafiq also said that many innocent people have become victims of this law while  suspicious legislation is always inappropriate.

Khawaja Saad Rafiq said that the NAB law was made by a dictator which was used for shameful political purposes.

It should be noted that Acting President Yusuf Raza Gilani issued the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Ordinance.

Under the NAB Amendment Ordinance, the remand of NAB has been increased from 14 days to 40 days, while according to the NAB Amendment Ordinance, the punishment of the NAB officer for making a malicious case has been reduced from 5 years to 2 years.

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Saad Rafique briefs PM over progress on airport outsourcing process

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PM was also briefed on the reorganization of the National Aviation Policy. Ongoing cooperation between Pakistan and China on the ML1 project was also discussed. Country’s political landscape also takes center stage during huddle. Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday discussed the progress in the … Read more

Pakistan Railways Plans to Transition Its Network to Solar Power

Pakistan Railways

Pakistan Railways to shift network to solar energy. Transition to solar energy aims to eliminate economic burden. Mohenjo Daro Express to be restored from July 20. The management of Pakistan Railways has made the strategic decision to transition the railway network to solar energy as a means to alleviate the economic burden faced by the … Read more

PML-N will introduce reforms in judicial system: Kh Saad Rafique

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  • He said quick and doubtless justice will be provided to people.
  • PML-N leader said tax-net would be expanded without putting burden.
  • He said that the PML-N would work for the common man instead of rich.

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will introduce reforms in the judicial system of the country for quick and doubtless justice to people after coming to power.

Addressing an organisational meeting of the PML-N in his constituency, he said that it was a responsibility of the parliament to provide swift justice to the common man. He said that if the PML-N got an opportunity, such a judicial system would be introduce through legislation in which favoritism would not have any place.

The minister said that the PML-N would also introduce a revolutionary economic framework for which the PML-N was needed the support of people and it was not possible in just six months. In the new economic framework, tax-net would be expanded without putting burden on the poor and deprived citizens of the country. The government structure would be reduced and expenditures of all government institutions would be decreased, he promised.

He said that the PML-N would work for the common man instead of the rich, adding that he was part of the current democratic system for changing the system. “This democratic system of billionaires cannot run the country progressively,” he added.

The minister said that the election had become a commercial activity, as political parties did not give tickets to political workers if they did not have resources to contest elections. He said that the political parties were not well organised and it was a responsibility of political parties and their leaderships to introduce a democratic culture in their parties and allow political workers to come forward. “We will continue to raise our voice for the rights of workers in parties,” he pledged. He disclosed that the PML-N supremo Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was coming to the country soon to lead the nation. He asked party workers to realise their responsibilities and link themselves with the issues of the common man.

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Experiment of bringing Imran Khan to power failed: Khawaja Saad

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Khawaja Saad Rafique called on PM Shehbaz Sharif They discussed the political situation Khawaja Saad said experiment of bringing Imran Khan to power failed LAHORE: Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore. During the meeting, issues pertaining to the ministry of railways and aviation … Read more

Aviation minister took notice of sanitation issues at Islamabad airport

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  • The aviation minister took notice of the problems faced by the passengers due to a lack of cleaning arrangements at the Islamabad International Airport
  • CAA Director security Air Commodore Shahid Qadir and Additional Director Operations Naveed Khan are members of the investigation team

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Thursday took notice of the problems faced by the passengers due to a lack of cleaning arrangements at the Islamabad International Airport authorities and has ordered an investigation on the issue, BOL News reports. 

According to the details, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Director security Air Commodore Shahid Qadir and Additional Director Operations Naveed Khan are members of the investigation team to review the arrangements at the airport. The CAA investigation team will investigate the reasons for the poor sanitation arrangements at Islamabad Airport and will also investigate the deficiencies in the sanitation system and the monitoring system.

Moreover, the investigation team of CAA will also identify those responsible for the poor arrangements at the Islamabad International Airport.

The investigating team has been ordered to complete the investigation into the poor sanitation arrangements at Islamabad Airport and submit a report within 48 hours by the ministry.

It should be noted that BOL News has obtained a copy of the notification regarding the investigation into the poor sanitation arrangements at the Islamabad International Airport.

A few days ago, Federal Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique made a detailed visit to Quetta Airport, where he reviewed the passenger facilities at Quetta Airport and issued orders to improve them further.

Khawaja Saad Rafique said that national airline PIA is operating flights to Quetta from three major cities of the country: Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore.

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Politicians express grief over the martyrdom of Pakistani Soldiers

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The Political fraternity of Pakistan is deeply saddened over the martyrdom of four soldiers in South Waziristan. According to the details, the Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of four soldiers in South Waziristan. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Shibli Faraz said they are … Read more

PML-N’s Protest: Stage Collapses During Saad Rafique’s Speech

PML-N's Protest: Stage Collapses During Saad Rafique's Speech

The stage collapsed during the PML-N’s protest against the arrest of former Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore. According to details, a protest was staged by PML-N in Regal Chowk area of ​​Lahore against the arrest of former Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the president of PML-N, where party leaders used a wooden truck … Read more

“Talks will not change the system, Practical Steps will”

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PML-N central leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that words will not change the system but practical steps will have to be taken. In a statement on Tuesday, PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that the government does not want former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to return because this government cannot control the situation … Read more

Supreme Court issues written verdict in Khawaja brothers’ bail case

Supreme Court issues written verdict in Khawaja brothers' bail case

The Supreme Court has issued a written decision in the case related to the bail of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Khawaja Saad Rafique and his brother Khawaja Salman Rafique. The 87-page written decision on the bail of the Khwaja brothers has been written by Justice Maqbool Baqir. The court remarked in the judgment … Read more

There is no democracy in Pakistan, says Saad Rafique

There is no democracy in Pakistan, says Saad Rafique

PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that if you can not run the government, hand it over to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). According to details, PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique while addressing the National Assembly said that you are suffering from a misunderstanding because if you have to create a crisis and the … Read more

Court issues release order of Khawaja Brothers in Paragon Housing scam

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An accountability court on Thursday issued release orders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Khawaja Saad Rafique and Khawaja Salman Rafique. The Supreme Court on Tuesday had granted bail to Khawaja brothers in Paragon housing corruption reference. The lawyers of Khawaja brothers this morning reached the accountability court II for submission of surety bonds. Haris … Read more

SC to hear Khawaja brothers’ bail plea on February 24

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The Supreme Court to take up plea seeking bail of former Railways minister Khawaja Saad Rafique and his brother Salman Rafique on February 24. Khawaja brothers moved SC after the Lahore High Court (LHC) had rejected their bail in corruption case. A two-member bench of the court headed by Justice Baqir Ali Najfi had pronounced … Read more

Khawaja Saad Rafique released on parole for three days

Khawaja Saad Rafique's release on parole approved

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Khawaja Saad Rafique’s release on parole has been approved here on Sunday. According to the details, the PML-N leader had submitted a plea to deputy commissioner, seeking to release him on parole for funeral and burial of his mother-in-law. The concerned authorities have approved his bail … Read more

Court rejects acquittal pleas of Khawaja Brothers

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The accountability court has dismissed Khawaja Saad Rafique’s and Khawaja Salman Rafique’s acquittal pleas in Paragon Housing Society case, here on Wednesday. According to the details, the court dismissed acquittal pleas of Khawaja Brothers and extends their judicial remand till October 30. Court Judge announced the judgment reserved on the petitions of Khawaja Saad Rafique … Read more

Khawaja Brothers’ judicial remand extended till October 05

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An accountability court on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique and his brother Salman Rafique till October 5 in the Paragon Housing Society scandal case. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) presented in court amid tight security. The court directed to NAB prosecutor and Khawaja Brothers’ lawyers for … Read more

AC extends judicial remand of Khawaja brothers for 15 days

Khawaja brothers

The Accountability court on Tueday has extended judicial remand of Khawaja Saad Rafique and Khawaja Salman Rafique for 15 days in Paragon City reference. According to the details, the court has ordered to provide clear copies of the reference to the Khawaja brothers and directed to re-present them in next hearing on September 04 for … Read more