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Forces can 'crush' aggressors: Sharif's big warning amid Pak-Afghan flareup

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 09:42 am IST

Pakistan Prime Minister to host U19 Asia Cup winning team; grand gala expected

Pakistan under 19 team with the Asia Cup trophy
Updated on Dec 22, 2025 02:21 pm IST

Pakistan must make the first move to de-escalate tensions, say peaceniks

Indian tourists are pictured in Pahalgam south of Srinagar. (AFP)
Published on May 03, 2025 07:20 am IST

Lahore's Gaddafi stadium is ready for international cricket: PCB

Lahore's Gaddafi stadium is ready for international cricket: PCB
Published on Feb 06, 2025 02:31 pm IST

Distantly Close | Lessons for Imran Khan

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The cricketing-hero-turned-politician has obviously learnt little from his Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) bête noire.
Published on May 17, 2023 05:59 pm IST

9 killed in Pakistan, Afghanistan as strong earthquake strikes

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled much of Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday, sending panicked residents fleeing from homes and offices and frightening people even in remote villages.
Published on Mar 22, 2023 04:22 am IST

Pakistan opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif prevented from leaving country

On Friday, the Lahore High Court ruled that Shahbaz Sharif could leave Pakistan and stay abroad for treatment till early July.
Published on May 08, 2021 02:46 pm IST

Pak govt declares oppn leader's daughter, son-in-law 'proclaimed offenders'

Shahbaz Sharif, who is the president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), called the entire the matter 'political victimisation'.
Published on Mar 06, 2021 09:03 pm IST

Pak Oppn leader Shahbaz Sharif arrested ahead of stir against Imran Khan govt

Shahbaz Sharif (Centre wearing blue mask), Pakistani opposition leader and brother of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, comes out from the Lahore high court surrounded by supporters after the court rejected his bail plea in a money laundering and assets beyond income case.
Published on Sept 28, 2020 08:12 pm IST

Pakistan’s opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif arrested in money laundering case

Shahbaz, 69, was taken into custody from the court’s premises, where a large number of PML-N workers gathered ahead of the hearing.
Published on Sept 28, 2020 06:20 pm IST

Pak oppn alliance against Imran Khan is crumbling, with some help from the army

Pakistan opposition leaders Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (R), Shahbaz Sharif (C) and Maryam Nawaz Sharif (L) arrive for press conference at the end of All Parties  Conference (APC) in Islamabad on September 20.
Updated on Sept 24, 2020 08:10 pm IST

Pak oppn divided over army dictating policy on Gilgit Baltistan

Pakistan opposition leaders during a press conference at the end of All Parties  Conference in Islamabad on September 20.
Updated on Sept 23, 2020 10:59 pm IST

Pakistan opposition chief Shahbaz Sharif tests positive for Covid-19

Shahbaz Sharif, who has tested positive for coronavirus, has isolated himself at home.
Updated on Jun 12, 2020 03:16 am IST

Sharif’s viral UK restaurant photo invites opposition questions over his illness

Federal Science Minister Fawad Chaudhry uploaded the leaked photo on his Twitter account with a satirical comment.
Updated on Jan 14, 2020 06:19 pm IST

Son of opposition leader arrested in Pak court for graft

Opposition leader in Pakistan’s Punjab assembly, Hamza Shehbaz, was arrested on Tuesday inside the Lahore high court in cases related to money laundering and holding assets beyond means, media reported.
Published on Jun 11, 2019 08:39 pm IST

Pakistan opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif sent to 10-day NAB remand in Rs 1,400 crore housing scam

Supporters of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) party stand on armoured vehicle carrying opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif on his arrival in the corruption court in Lahore on October 6, 2018.
Published on Oct 06, 2018 05:01 pm IST

Pakistan’s Opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif arrested in connection with corruption cases

Opposition leader and president of Pakistan Muslims League-N party Shahbaz Sharif during a press conference, in Lahore.
Updated on Oct 06, 2018 12:06 am IST

PML-N chief Shahbaz Sharif set to become leader of opposition in NA

Pakistani opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif, center, arrives at the National Assembly in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday.
Updated on Aug 19, 2018 12:08 am IST

Imran Khan set for victory as Pakistan MPs vote on new PM

Khan won the July 25 election, but did not have enough seats for an outright majority, forcing him to partner with smaller parties and independents in order to form a government.
Updated on Aug 17, 2018 01:29 pm IST

PML-N chief Shahbaz Sharif’s son-in-law declared ‘proclaimed offender’ in corruption case

An accountability court in Lahore on Tuesday declared PML-N PresidentShahbaz Sharif’s son-in-law, Imran Ali Yousaf, a proclaimed absconder on the request of National Accountability Bureau.
Published on Aug 07, 2018 06:32 pm IST

Pakistan’s All Parties Conference announces protests demanding fresh elections, Shahbaz Sharif extends support

Maulana Fazlur Rehman, center, head of Pakistani religious parties alliance surrounds by Pakistani politicians addresses a news conference after the All Parties Conference (APC) in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, July 27, 2018.
Updated on Jul 28, 2018 12:07 am IST

As Imran Khan’s PTI takes lead in Pakistan elections, he plans his next move

Pins with images of Imran Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), are pictured at a market a day after general election in Islamabad, Pakistan, July 26, 201
Published on Jul 26, 2018 05:20 pm IST

This rigging has pushed Pakistan back 30 years, says Shahbaz Sharif

Shahbaz Sharif addressed a press conference in Lahore.
Updated on Jul 26, 2018 05:11 pm IST

Rock the vote: Pakistan’s political parties use music to unify support

In this picture taken on July 17, 2018, Asif Butt, better known by his stage persona DJ Butt, performs during a rally of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Islamabad. Pakistani political rallies have been transformed in recent years to festive blowouts, designed to entertain as much as inspire supporters to vote.
Updated on Jul 23, 2018 01:56 pm IST

Special cook, lawn, TV: Pak says Nawaz Sharif given all facilities in jail

A supporter of the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) holds a portrait as he march towards the airport with others to see ousted prime pinister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam, in Lahore.
Updated on Jul 19, 2018 11:59 am IST

Abbasi, Shahbaz among 1,500 booked for taking rally in support of Nawaz Sharif

Supporters of ousted Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif take part in a march towards the airport ahead of the arrival of Nawaz from London, in rally led by Shahbaz Sharif, Nawaz's younger brother and the head of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-L) party, in Lahore on July 13, 2018.
Updated on Jul 14, 2018 05:16 pm IST

Pak police detaining Nawaz Sharif supporters to foil rally, says his party

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif speaks during a UK PMLN Party Workers Convention meeting with supporters in London on July 11, 2018.
Updated on Jul 12, 2018 11:11 pm IST

Pak’s Punjab govt releases 20 million to renovate Krishna temple in Rawalpindi

Shahbaz Sharif, Chief Minister of Punjab Province in Pakistan
Updated on May 20, 2018 04:55 pm IST

Modi’s diplomacy: Breakfast in Kabul, tea in Lahore, dinner in Delhi

PM visited Sharif’s home in a special gesture, where his grand-daughter’s wedding was being held
Updated on Sept 15, 2018 11:13 am IST