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  'We will continue to engage with...': US declines role in 'choosing' leaders of Pakistan

  World | December 12, 2023 19:29 IST

  US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the US does not play a role in "choosing" the leaders of Pakistan and said that Washington will continue to engage with the Pakistani leadership. Former PM Imran Khan earlier accused the US of playing a role in his ouster.

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  Pakistan: Islamabad HC acquits ex-PM Nawaz Sharif in Al-Azizia corruption case

  World | December 12, 2023 18:17 IST

  With this development, Nawaz cleared another legal hurdle as he sought to make his political comeback as the next Pakistani premier. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) bench had acquitted Nawaz of the Avenfield case on November 29.

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  Pakistan: Major relief for ex-PM Nawaz Sharif as Islamabad HC acquits him in Avenfield case

  World | November 29, 2023 18:57 IST

  An accountability court in 2018 sentenced Nawaz to 10 years for owning assets beyond known income, with an additional year for non-cooperation with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Nawaz was declared a proclaimed offender in 2020 when he left for London on medical grounds.

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  Pakistan: Imran Khan claims 'another attempt on his life' possible in prison through slow poisoning

  World | October 27, 2023 16:36 IST

  Saying that there have been two attempts on his life in 'broad daylight', Imran Khan remarked that the cases against him are "totally bogus" and framed to keep him imprisoned till and after the elections. He also said that Pakistan witnessed a mockery of the law with Nawaz Sharif's return.

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  When Raveena Tandon spoke about bombs sent to Nawaz Sharif by India in her name during Kargil War

  Celebrities | October 26, 2023 11:45 IST

  During the Kargil War, there were reports that some Indian soldiers inscribed the words "From Raveena Tandon to Nawaz Sharif" on a large bomb with the intention of sending it to the then-Pakistan Prime Minister. Read to know more.

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  Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif says 'no desire for revenge' after return, to appeal against convictions

  World | October 22, 2023 20:54 IST

  Nawaz Sharif called for harmony among all constitutional institutions and political players in Pakistan for the country's development. Upon his return, he signed some applications that will be filed to restore his appeals against prior convictions.

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  Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan after four years of exile in London

  World | October 21, 2023 16:00 IST

  Nawaz Sharif was convicted in the Al-Azizia Mills case and was serving a seven-year imprisonment when he allowed to leave for London on medical grounds. He was disqualified by the Pakistan Supreme Court for life in 2018 due to corruption cases against him.

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  Pakistan: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif to arrive in Lahore tomorrow after four years, police on alert

  World | October 20, 2023 17:30 IST

  Nawaz Sharif was allowed to leave for London in 2019 on medical grounds after his conviction and imprisonment in the Al-Azizia Mills case. He is still considered a crowd-puller for the upcoming elections and will address a major rally in Lahore tomorrow.

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  Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif to surrender to court with 'protective bail' upon return, says party leader

  World | October 03, 2023 21:13 IST

  The PML-N supremo was serving a seven-year imprisonment at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail in the Al-Azizia Mills case when he was allowed to proceed to London in 2019 on "medical grounds". He has not returned to Pakistan since.

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  Pakistan: Major setback for Shehbaz, Nawaz Sharif as corruption cases to be reopened ere elections

  World | September 22, 2023 16:37 IST

  The cases against former prime minister Shaukat Aziz and fake accounts cases against Zardari and Omni Group’s directors also stand revived.

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  Nawaz Sharif's driver spits on woman for calling him 'very corrupt Pakistani politician' | WATCH

  World | September 18, 2023 8:19 IST

  Nawaz Sharif's driver spat on a woman in London for calling the PML-N leader a "very corrupt Pakistani politician". The incident has drawn flak from users on social media after the video went viral.

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  Nawaz Sharif claims Pakistan would have hosted G20 summit if...

  World | September 12, 2023 15:15 IST

  The three-time-PM was disqualified in 2017 over corruption allegations related to the Panama Papers Leak and has been in self-imposed exile in London since 2019.

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  Pakistan: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif expected to return by mid-September, says family source

  World | August 15, 2023 20:07 IST

  "Nawaz Sharif’s decision to return to Pakistan after ending nearly four years of exile is final and everything is in order," said a Sharif family source involved in negotiations.

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  Nawaz Sharif's political hopes in jeopardy as Pak SC rules judgements review law 'unconstitutional'

  World | August 11, 2023 20:14 IST

  Nawaz Sharif was disqualified for life by the apex court of Pakistan in 2018 in relation to corruption charges after the much-publicised Panama Papers leak.

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  Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan next month, says PM Shehbaz Sharif

  World | August 11, 2023 11:00 IST

  The former Pakistan PM was serving a seven-year imprisonment at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail in the Al-Azizia Mills case before he was allowed to proceed to London in 2019 on "medical grounds".

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  Nawaz Sharif to 'change country's destiny' as PM after PML-N wins polls, says Shehbaz Sharif

  World | August 07, 2023 18:15 IST

  "Nawaz Sharif will be the next prime minister of Pakistan. He will serve the people as he had done before," said the 71-year-old Shehbaz Sharif.

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  Shehbaz Sharif says no to Ishaq Dar as interim PM, says brother Nawaz Sharif to be in Pakistan soon

  World | July 31, 2023 15:23 IST

  Several parties, including the coalition partners of the Pakistani government, have opposed Dar's appointment as he is closely linked with the Sharif family.

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  Pak: Nawaz may resume active politics as NA passes bill to limit parliamentarians' disqualification

  World | June 25, 2023 23:55 IST

  In addition to reducing the disqualification period, the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2023 empowers the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to unilaterally announce election dates without consulting the president.

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  Pakistan: Court acquits ex-PM Nawaz Sharif in 37-year-old 'bribe' case

  World | June 25, 2023 6:12 IST

  The court's decision came just a few days after the federal government led by Nawaz Sharif's younger brother, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, made important changes to laws to lift the lifetime ban on politicians.

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  Pakistan: 'Disqualified' Nawaz Sharif likely to return as President approves THIS move I DETAILS

  World | May 29, 2023 23:24 IST

  Sharif was disqualified in 2017 by a five-member bench of the apex court but he couldn't file an appeal as there was no law to challenge the judgment of the top judiciary.