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  'Shehbaz, Nawaz no serious politicians': Pakistan slammed on silence over Manmohan Singh's demise

  World | December 30, 2024 19:24 IST

  On Pakistan's silence over former PM Manmohan Singh's death, Shehbaz Sarif and his elder brother, Nawaz Sharif are being criticised on social media. A social media user said 'both are not serious politicians'.

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  'Manmohan Singh tried very hard to establish peace with Pakistan, but...': Former deputy NSA | READ

  World | December 27, 2024 15:06 IST

  During his tenure as prime minister, Manmohan Singh "tried very hard" to establish "some kind of peace" with Pakistan, but it didn't work, former deputy NSA and his then close aide Pankaj Saran said on Thursday. Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, died here on Thursday night at the age

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  Why is Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor agreement crucial, can it be ice-breaker in India-Pakistan ties?

  Explainers | October 23, 2024 14:44 IST

  The extension of the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor agreement and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to Pakistan gave some momentum to India-Pakistan ties which have been on pause mode for a decade. However, India maintains its stand that terrorism and dialogue can't go together.

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  Nawaz Sharif urges India and Pakistan to 'bury' the past, calls for positive future relations

  World | October 17, 2024 23:46 IST

  The ties between India and Pakistan came under severe strain after India's warplanes pounded a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot in Pakistan in February 2019 in response to the Pulwama terror attack. The trade ties between Islamabad and New Delhi have remained suspended since 2019.

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  Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif hopes to meet PM Narendra Modi in 'not-so-distant future' | Report

  World | October 15, 2024 15:07 IST

  Nawaz Sharif said he had always been a supporter of good relations with India and expressed optimism about a meeting with Prime Minister Modi soon. This is not the first time Nawaz has expressed a desire for friendly relations with India, which underwent a severe strain in 2019.

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  Pakistan: Major relief to Shehbaz Sharif, Supreme Court reinstates changes in anti-corruption laws

  World | September 06, 2024 12:47 IST

  Shehbaz Sharif's previous government introduced changes in the NAB laws that Imran Khan alleged would favour politicians accused in corruption cases. In September last year, the Supreme Court restored corruption cases against public representatives but reversed it on Friday.

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  Could Nawaz Sharif's recent praise of PM Modi be a pivotal moment for India-Pakistan relations?

  World | June 12, 2024 12:59 IST

  In recent times, the Sharif family has been making efforts to reach out to India through positive declarations. Nevertheless, consecutive terrorist assaults could impede the incremental progress made by Pakistan.

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  'Success reflects confidence of people in your leadership': Nawaz Sharif congratulates 'Modi Ji'

  World | June 10, 2024 18:40 IST

  Earlier in the day, his brother and Pakistan's incumbent Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also congratulated PM Modi on assuming the office for third time reacting to which, PM Modi thanked him for his wishes.

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  PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Excluding Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif from the frame

  World | June 09, 2024 15:06 IST

  As Modi takes his oath for a third term as Prime Minister on Sunday evening, prominent political figures from neighbouring nations will once again gather, with one conspicuous absence being a leader from Pakistan.

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  Pakistan doesn’t have 'No First Use' policy on nuclear weapons, says top ex-Army official

  World | May 30, 2024 15:54 IST

  Adviser to the National Command Authority Lt Gen (retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai has underscored Pakistan’s stance on not committing to the No First Use (NFU) policy regarding nuclear weapons.

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  25 years ago, how the 'violation' of Lahore Declaration flared the 1999 India-Pakistan Kargil war?

  World | May 29, 2024 14:03 IST

  Nawaz Sharif, the newly-appointed PML-N President, admitted on Tuesday that Pakistan 'violated' the Lahore Declaration aimed at peace with India, which resulted in the Kargil misadventure. The Lahore Declaration was signed between Nawaz and former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in February 1999.

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  Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif resigns as PML-N president, elder brother Nawaz Sharif set to take over

  World | May 13, 2024 20:35 IST

  Nawaz Sharif, 74, who returned to Pakistan in October last year, ending nearly four years of self-imposed exile in London, will take over the realm of the ruling party.

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  Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif's two sons acquitted in three corruption cases related to Panama Papers

  World | March 20, 2024 8:37 IST

  Hassan and Hussain Nawaz were implicated in the Avenfield, Flagship, and Al-Azizia corruption cases in 2018 and were declared proclaimed offenders. They lef Pakistan in 2018 and returned on March 12 from a six-year exile after their father secured acquittals in previous corruption cases.

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  PM Modi congratulates Shehbaz Sharif on becoming Pakistan's next Prime Minister

  India | March 05, 2024 10:18 IST

  Shehbaz Sharif was nominated as the PM candidate after PML-N's poor performance in the February 8 elections forced his elder brother Nawaz to withdraw his plans and form a coalition with other parties. He became the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan after securing 201 votes in the National Assembly.

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  Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif attempts to woo former ally JUI-F's Fazlur Rehman, falls short

  World | March 02, 2024 11:24 IST

  Leaders of both parties noted that progress had been made in the talks between Nawaz and Fazl, but the JUI-F remained adamant about remaining in the opposition. The JUI-F, which played a vital role in Imran Khan's poll, rejected the results of Feb 8 elections and decided to stay in the opposition.

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  Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif returns to parliament after 7 years, takes oath as ordinary lawmaker | WATCH

  World | February 29, 2024 17:22 IST

  After a disappointing performance in Pakistan's elections, Nawaz Sharif abandoned his claim to becoming the next PM to his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif. He returned to the Parliament after seven years, following his ouster and a four-year exile in London.

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  Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif officially nominates 'best choice' brother Shehbaz for PM

  World | February 28, 2024 21:13 IST

  Nawaz said the upcoming coalition government will prioritise on fixing the economy of the cash-strapped Pakistan and remained hopeful that all members complete their five-year tenure. He asserted that Shehbaz Sharif was the best choice under the current circumstances.

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  Pakistan's next coalition government: The ups and downs of Sharif-Bhutto ties | EXPLAINED

  Explainers | February 21, 2024 17:47 IST

  The PML-N and PPP joined hands to form Pakistan's federal government in 2008 and 2022. The leaders of these two parties - Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto- were locked in intense rivalries for power in the 1990s that ended with Nawaz's ouster by Pervez Musharraf.

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  Nawaz Sharif given two options by Pak army; either PM post or Punjab CM slot for daughter: Sources

  World | February 17, 2024 17:57 IST

  Nawaz Sharif sacrificed his ambition to become the Pakistan prime minister for the fourth time for his daughter Maryam, sources said, adding that he was given two options by the Pakistani army -- either to become premier or leave it to make his daughter CM of Punjab province.

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  Pakistan: Who is Omar Ayub, picked by Imran Khan's PTI as PM candidate? 5 facts about him

  World | February 15, 2024 17:35 IST

  PTI leader Asad Qaiser said Imran nominated Omar Ayub as the Prime Minister candidate and will reach out to other parties to support his candidature. Omar served in Imran Khan's Cabinet as a federal minister and has been a member of Nawaz Sharif's party and the ruling party under Pervez Musharraf.