Page 18 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
Can't achieve durable peace without resolution of Kashmir issue: Pakistan
Sharif was sworn in as Pakistan's 23rd prime minister on April 11 after his predecessor Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote
 "Can't achieve durable peace without resolution of Kashmir issue: Pakistan")
PTI protests outside Nawaz Sharif's residence continue on third weekend
Following the ouster of Imran Khan the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) took out protests in several cities of Pakistan chanting slogans in the former Prime Minister's favour
 "PTI protests outside Nawaz Sharif's residence continue on third weekend")
IMF team to visit Pak in May; to discuss policies in Extended Fund Facility
The newly appointed Pakistan Finance Minister Ismail departed for Washington on April 21 to seek the revival of the USD 6 billion IMF programme signed by the previous Imran Khan government
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Breakthrough in Pakistan-IMF bailout talks as $8-bn package approved
The size of the loan would be increased from the existing $6 billion to $8 billion - a net addition of $2 billion, a senior government functionary requesting anonymity said
 "Breakthrough in Pakistan-IMF bailout talks as $8-bn package approved")
Shehbaz Sharif, Putin quietly exchange letters to enhance ties: Report
A day after his appointment as Pakistan Prime Minister, President Putin sent a congratulatory message to Sharif which was made public by the Kremlin Press Office
Former Pak lawmakers still enjoying National Assembly facilities: Report
Despite quitting their offices, the former PTI parliamentarians were still using these vehicles, reported The Express Tribune
Will Nawaz Sharif's return from 'exile' for the third time prove lucky?
Javed Latif made clear that after his return, Nawaz Sharif will face the cases as per the law and the constitution as 'he believes in court and will accept its verdict'
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz withdraws foreign affairs portfolio from Tariq Fatemi
In a setback to Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he was forced to withdraw the appointment of seasoned diplomat Tariq Fatemi as his Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs
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PML-N-led govt plans impeachment of Pakistan President Arif Alvi
PML-N led govt in Pakistan has announced plans to impeach President Arif Alvi, who recently emerged as a major obstacle to the smooth sailing of the new govt
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34% of Pakistan's population living on just $3.2 a day income: World Bank
The World Bank has said that 34 per cent of Pakistan's population was living on just $3.2 or Pak Rs 588 a day income, Express Tribune reported.
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Ex-IMF economist Miftah Ismail has a tight time frame as Pak's FM
Ismail, who briefly held the post four years ago, brings with him a record of decisive policy action and a close relationship with PM Shehbaz Sharif but faces a daunting array of challenges
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's Cabinet takes oath after several days of delay
The Cabinet includes 31 ministers and three ministers of the state and its first meeting has been summoned in the evening by Prime Minister Sharif
Pakistan braces for worst diesel shortage amid harvesting season: Report
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has been warned by economists and industry experts that the country would face the worst shortage of diesel next month amid the harvesting season, Express Tribune reported
Change in govt in Islamabad, an opportunity for normalising India-Pak ties
Unlike his predecessor Imran Khan, Shehbaz Sharif is an experienced politician who understands the imperatives of improving relations with India
Pak PM to unveil Cabinet, Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani to administer oath
The Cabinet was scheduled to take oath tonight at 8:30 pm on Monday; however, when the prime minister's office contacted the president's office, Alvi refused to administer oaths, Geo TV report
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Pak cabinet swearing-in delayed after Prez Alvi refuses to administer oath
According to the sources familiar with the development, the new cabinet is now likely to take oath now on Tuesday or Wednesday, reported ARY News
PML-N claims Imran's theft exposed, 'concealed PKR 310 mn foreign funding'
This comes in the light of last week's order by Islamabad High Court wherein the court directed the Election Commission of Pakistan to decide the PTI foreign funding case within a month
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Imran contradicts Pak Army; insists 'establishment' gave him '3 options'
He also said that the military was onboard over his visit to Russia and he telephoned Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa before the visit
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to take CPEC forward with new vigour: PML-N leader
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed said that under the new government, there would be a broad based acceleration in the Pakistan-China relations in all domains
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif says his 'speedy work' will frighten Imran
Sharif said that earlier, the country's defence expenditures used to be met by the national income, but during PTI's rule, these expenses were met through loans
