Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif

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Generals Pushed Pakistan Into Kargil War For Personal Gains: Ex-PM Sharif

Amid political crisis in Pakistan, ex-PM Nawaz Sharif has blamed Army Generals for pushing the country into the 1999 Kargil war with India. Sharif said the soldiers were left to die on peaks without sufficient food and weapons. He criticized Parvez Musharraf for dragging Pakistan into war for personal gains as Pakistan achieved nothing of it. India had won the 3-month-long war decisively by pushing back Pakistani forces from Kargil-sector.… read-more

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 02:38 AM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: Pakistan, Kargil War, Pakistan Army, Nawaz Sharif, Parvez Musharraf

Courtesy: DNA

pakistan protests

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Pakistan Democratic Movement Begins Protest Against PM Imran Khan

Members of nine political parties of 'Pakistan Democratic Movement' began their protest on October 16 against the country's PM Imran Khan and his government. Reportedly, the opposition accused the PM of getting in power with the support of the military through an "rigged" 2018 elections. However, Imran Khan denied the accusations and said they are trying to create political pressure so that the corruption charges against opposition leaders… read-more

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 - 09:55 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Pakistan, World news, Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif

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Pakistan Warns Sharif To Be Declared “Proclaimed Offender” on Failing to Appear in Court

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif has been summoned on November 24 by the Islamabad High Court to avoid charges of 'proclaimed offender'. The order came after he refused to receive the non-bailable warrant to return back to Pakistan.  The court also directed the government to advertise about the summon in newspapers. Nawaz is in London since November 2019, after the court allowed him eight weeks of medical treatment. 

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 - 03:05 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz

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Pakistan: Former PM Nawaz Sharif, 13 Others Booked Under Sedition Charges

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and 12 other people have been booked under the sedition charges for criticising the army's involvement in the national politics. Sharif, who is currently on bail, has commented on the Pakistan army, from London, through digital platforms. However, the army denied the statements made by Sharif. Reportedly, the case's copy states Sharif was booked for motivating people to commit treason… read-more

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 - 08:56 PM / by Mahadevan K V

Tags: Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Sharif, Pakistan, Sedition

Courtesy: Reuters

Maulana Fazlur rehman

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Pakistan's Anti-govt Alliance Appoints Maulana Fazlur Rehman As President

Pakistan’s anti-government alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), has appointed politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman as it’s first president. Rehman was prioritised by the coalition for his last year’s demonstration against PM Imran Khan. Also, in an earlier meeting, the alliance denied Imran Khan’s statement regarding its link with Indian government. At the meeting, Rehman’s name was proposed by former PM Nawaz Sharif, and was agreed… read-more

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 - 01:39 AM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: Pakistan, Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, alliance, Unstable government

Courtesy: The Hindu

Nawaz Sharif

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UK Declines To Help Pakistan on Former PM Nawaz Sharif's Arrest Warrant

Pakistan failed to retrieve its former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from the British government, after his visit to London. Sharif had been permitted to visit UK on the medical terms but failed to return, even after a non-bailable warrant was issued. The British Government has refused to help, stating that it does not want to involve in the "internal politics". Earlier, Pakistan PM Imran Khan had directed the officials to expedite the process… read-more

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 - 01:43 PM / by Shivam Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Tags: Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, British, Imran Khan

Courtesy: ANI News

PML (N) leader Maryam Nawaz

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Pakistan Leader Maryam Nawaz Criticizes Army, ISI Meeting with Opposition Leaders

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz on September 23, criticized the army’s interference in political decisions, speaking over the Army-Chief Gen Bajwa and ISI's meeting with opposition leaders, last week. Reportedly, the meeting had taken place at army's General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. “From what I understand it was called to discuss Gilgit-Baltistan which is a political issue...These decisions should be made in… read-more

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 - 10:28 AM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz, Maryam Nawaz, India-Pakistan Border, India-Pakistan relations, Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Government

Pakistan PM Imran Khan

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Pakistan: Opposition Unites Against PM Imran Khan, Demands Resignation

Pakistan’s major opposition parties formed an alliance and asked the PM Imran Khan to resign immediately. The alliance, ‘Pakistan Democratic Movement', adopted a 26-point resolution, and will organise nationwide protests against the PM. It blamed him for instability and compromising the internal affairs of the country. It also demanded for fresh and fair elections. Earlier, former PM Nawaz Sharif, who is on exile, extended his support to the… read-more

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 - 01:53 AM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: Pakistan, Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif, islamabad, Nationwide Protest

Courtesy: New Indian Express