Page 6 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
Pak PM Sharif condemns Bajaur bomb blast, says culprits will be 'penalised'
Shehbaz Sharif condemned the Bajaur Blast and held a telephonic conversation with JUI-F supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Federal Minister for Communications Maulana Asad Mehmood
 "Pak PM Sharif condemns Bajaur bomb blast, says culprits will be 'penalised'")
Smugglers using drones to send drugs across border into India: Pak official
Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, the Special Assistant on Defence to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made these remarks to Hamid Mir, a journalist associated with Pakistan's Geo News
 "Smugglers using drones to send drugs across border into India: Pak official")
Pakistan Cabinet approves National Adaptation Plan to combat climate change
National Adaptation Plans are widely seen as one of the most important mechanisms for adapting to climate change
 "Pakistan Cabinet approves National Adaptation Plan to combat climate change")
Pak petroleum dealers threaten strike as govt fails to rise profit margins
They fear that they may be left in limbo for another three to six months during the caretaker setup until the next elected government takes office
 "Pak petroleum dealers threaten strike as govt fails to rise profit margins")
Pakistan court acquits PM Shehbaz, family in money laundering case
An accountability court in Pakistan acquitted PM Shehbaz Sharif and his family members in a multi-million-dollar money laundering case after the anti-corruption agency failed
 "Pakistan court acquits PM Shehbaz, family in money laundering case")
Pakistan govt to dissolve Parliament on Aug 8 to get extra time for polls
August 9 and 10 also came under discussion, but it was decided to go for August 8 to avoid any hurdle in the early dissolution of the lower house of Parliament, the report said, quoting sources
 "Pakistan govt to dissolve Parliament on Aug 8 to get extra time for polls")
Shehbaz Sharif to step down as Pak PM before next month; all you must know
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said that he will hand over power to a caretaker government on August 14, paving the way for general elections
 "Shehbaz Sharif to step down as Pak PM before next month; all you must know")
Will hand over power to caretaker setup next month: Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif
Under the Constitution, if the National Assembly completes its term, polls are to be held within 60 days
 "Will hand over power to caretaker setup next month: Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif")
Pakistan PM launches $3.5 bn Chinese-designed nuclear energy project
This mutual cooperation to promote clean, efficient and comparatively cheaper energy is a gift of friendship between the two countries and a model for other countries to emulate," he said
Petition seeking Pak PM Sharif's disqualification filed in Lahore HC
Shehbaz Sharif, 71, should be disqualified under the provisions of Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution, the petitioner pleaded before the court
LIVE: SC to hear Setalvad's appeal against Guj HC order on July 5
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India to virtually host SCO summit today, Pak PM Shehbaz, Xi to take part
The meeting of the SCO Heads of State will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The major issues that are expected to be on the agenda include terrorism, regional security and prosperity
 "India to virtually host SCO summit today, Pak PM Shehbaz, Xi to take part")
Pak should break addiction to IMF bailouts, use crisis as an opportunity
The IMF's bailout package - the 23rd for Pakistan since its independence in 1947 - was suspended in November 2022 because the government had not acted on the IMF's conditions for the loan
 "Pak should break addiction to IMF bailouts, use crisis as an opportunity")
Pakistan, IMF discussing $2.5 bn on 'short-term standby arrangement'
Pakistan's ninth review by the International Monetary Fund under the 2019 Extended Fund Facility for the release of a USD 1.2 billion tranche is still pending with the programme's expiry on June 30
Pak PM Sharif asks IMF chief for early release of stalled bailout fund
Pak's ninth review by IMF under 2019 EFF for release of a $1.2 billion tranche is still pending with fewer than 10 days remaining until the programme's expiry on June 30
 "Pak PM Sharif asks IMF chief for early release of stalled bailout fund")
IMF chief asks Pak PM to resolve policy differences before getting loan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) signed a deal in 2019 to provide USD 6 billion to Pakistan on the fulfilment of certain conditions
 "IMF chief asks Pak PM to resolve policy differences before getting loan")
Pakistan enters election mode, poll body starts making arrangements
As per law, the last date of registration, exclusion and verification of voters is July 13
 "Pakistan enters election mode, poll body starts making arrangements")
300 Pakistanis dead as boat capsizes in Greece: Here's what happened
Between 400 and 750 people were believed to have been aboard the vessel, when it sank about 80 km off the southern Greek town of Pylos
 "300 Pakistanis dead as boat capsizes in Greece: Here's what happened")
Shehbaz Sharif asks Nawaz to return Pakistan, become PM for fourth time
It is pertinent to mention that Nawaz Sharif has been in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019 owing to health reasons
 "Shehbaz Sharif asks Nawaz to return Pakistan, become PM for fourth time")
Pak PML-N chooses Shehbaz Sharif as party president; Maryam Nawaz his VP
The elections were uncontested, apparently indicating a show of unity within the PML-N, but actually an indication of the iron grip by the Sharif family
