PML-N

Sharif's daughter, son-in-law gets bail in Panama Papers case

The Supreme Court initially declined to dismiss Nawaz but ordered an investigation into his family`s wealth. After the probe it disqualified him and ordered a NAB investigation and trial into the family.

Oct 09, 2017, 13:50 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif re-elected head of Pakistan's ruling PML-N

Nawaz Sharif was on Tuesday re-elected as the president of the ruling PML-N, allowing the ousted Pakistan prime minister to stage a political comeback with "full force".

Oct 03, 2017, 20:36 PM IST

Graft accused Nawaz Sharif set to return as PML-N chief

PML-N's Central Working Committee (CWC) has agreed to amend the party's constitution, paving way for his return, the Pakistani daily Dawn reported.

Oct 02, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

Pak senate bill paves way for Sharif's return as PML-N chief

The amendment relates to a controversial clause introduced by then president retired Gen Pervez Musharraf through the Political Parties Order 2002.

Sep 23, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Pakistanis vote in by-election seen as test of support for ousted PM Sharif

Pakistanis began casting votes on Sunday for the parliamentary seat vacated by ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, in a by-election seen as a test of support for the Sharif dynasty ahead of the 2018 general election.

Sep 17, 2017, 16:01 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's wife undergoes successful throat cancer surgery

Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, has successfully undergone surgery for throat cancer at a clinic here, a media report said.

Sep 01, 2017, 16:22 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz diagnosed with throat cancer: Aide

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with throat cancer, PTI quoted an aide saying on Tuesday.

Aug 22, 2017, 23:16 PM IST

PML-N ponders over options for new party chief

Shahbaz Sharif will continue as Punjab Chief Minister as leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are mulling over options, who would replace former prime minister Nawaz Sharif as the party chief, in regard to a notice from election commision, following Sharif`s disqualification from office.

Aug 16, 2017, 12:10 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz files nomination papers as PML-N's candidate

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's candidate Dr Yasmin Rashid also submitted her nomination papers.

Aug 11, 2017, 17:44 PM IST

Shehbaz Sharif set to head PML-N

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) through the notice told the PML-N that Nawaz Sharif cannot lead the party after disqualification under the Political Parties Order 2002.

Aug 09, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

Pakistan EC asks PML-N to appoint new party chief to replace Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan's Election Commission on Tuesday issued a notice to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) asking it to appoint a new leader to replace former prime minister Nawaz Sharif as its chief.

Aug 08, 2017, 17:33 PM IST

First-ever Hindu in Pak Cabinet in over two decades

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's recently formed cabinet on Friday included the first Hindu in the government in over two decades.

Aug 05, 2017, 14:32 PM IST

Imran Khan faces parliamentary probe into sexual harassment

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, soon after the swearing-in of his Cabinet.

Aug 04, 2017, 19:53 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's exit will bring uncertainties to CPEC: Chinese daily

Nawaz Sharif's resignation as Pakistan Prime Minister may bring "some uncertainties" to the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, though it may not "impede" the all-weather bilateral ties, an article in a state-run Chinese daily said on Thursday.

Aug 03, 2017, 21:24 PM IST

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi likely to continue as Pak PM for 10-month PML-N tenure

Pakistan's newly-elected Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is likely to continue as premier for the remaining 10-month tenure of PML-N as the party chief Nawaz Sharif has hinted retaining his younger brother Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in the key province.

Aug 03, 2017, 18:33 PM IST

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi replaces Nawaz Sharif, elected 18th PM of Pakistan

Pakistani lawmakers on Tuesday elected former petroleum minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as the country`s new prime minister, four days after the Supreme Court disqualified Nawaz Sharif from holding the post.

Aug 01, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

Shahbaz Sharif's son may become Punjab CM

Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif is looking to his son Hamza Shabaz as his replacement in Punjab.

Jul 30, 2017, 15:30 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz Sharif to be next Pakistan PM, Shahid Abbasi as interim PM

Shehbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab has been announced as the next prime minister of Pakistan whereas former Petroleum Minister and senior PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will be appointed as the interim Prime Minister, Pakistani media said on Saturday.

Jul 29, 2017, 17:40 PM IST

Nawaz's days are not over, party stands united, says PML-N after Pakistan SC ruling in Panama Papers case

Pakistan's ruling party - PML-N - put up a brave front after the country's top court disqualified Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for life in the Panama Papers case on Friday.

Jul 28, 2017, 17:40 PM IST