Tag: Nawaz

LAHORE - After remaining out of the political arena for over two weeks due to health issues, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has resumed political activities while heading a meeting to discuss the prevalent situation in the country. The meeting discussed the current political situation, the aftermath of the Raymond Davis case, allegations on the Punjab government in the case, the Pakistan-India Cricket World Cup semi-final, cricket diplomacy and the increase in terrorist incidents. The

LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif told reporters at the Allama Iqbal International Airport upon his return from London on Sunday that his elder brother and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was recovering quickly.
Shahbaz said Nawaz had been discharged from the hospital and was now resting at his house. He said Nawaz would return to Pakistan soon. He said the Pakistan cricket team was moving forward with dedication and the entire nation was praying for its

HAFIZABAD - Pakistan People's Party Punjab President Chaudhry Imiaz Sadfar Warraich has said that Nawaz Shrief cannot bring about a revolution by buying 40 MPAs. Addressing the opening ceremony of a newly established passport office in Hafizabad, he claimed the popularity of Palistan People's Party was increasing in the Punjab.
The party had won every by-election held in the province, he said and added it was a revolution. He further claimed the party would form its government in

LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif had told US senators in a meeting that he wanted to help the government eradicate the menace of terrorism, but some members of his party did not share the same views, India's The Hindu newspaper said in a report, based on cables released by WikiLeaks, on Wednesday.
The report said that Bryan Hunt, principal officer at the US Consulate, in a cable sent on December 3, 2008 (181158: confidential), detailed a

LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif on Monday was discharged from St Mary's Hospital, London. The PML-N sources while confirming the news told Pakistan Today that Nawaz Sharif, who went through an operation, has been allowed to go home after recovering completely, adding that he will return to Pakistan very soon. Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari phoned Nawaz to enquire about his health.

LAHORE - PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Friday was shifted from the intensive care unit to a private room after gaining fast recovery from a heart surgery in a local hospital in London. PML-N's Senator Pervaiz Rashid told Pakistan Today that Nawaz Sharif, who went through an operation, was now quite well and had attained full consciousness.
"Doctors will conduct various tests and there is no need to worry about the medical checkups as they are a part of the routine procedure," he

LAHORE - Amidst widespread rumours of his death, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif is recovering fast at a hospital near Park Lane, London on Thursday, after undergoing an open heart surgery a day before. Nawaz was hospitalised on Wednesday after complaining of pain in his chest.
During examination of his blood vessels at the hospital, Nawaz started bleeding, upon which three specialist doctors performed angioplasty. Nawaz was later shifted to ICU, where he would undergo more tests and

LAHORE - Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif was admitted to a hospital in London on Wednesday after complaining of a cardiac problem. However, his condition is now reported to be out of danger.
Sources in the PML-N said that Nawaz Sharif felt pain in the chest early in the morning and was taken to hospital for checkup where the doctors decided to keep him under observation. Nawaz's personal secretary Asif Kirmani said, "Doctors have advised

QUETTA - Provincial ministers from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) walked out on the Balochistan Assembly (BA) session to protest against the objectionable remarks against PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif by a Pakistan People's Party (PPP)'s parliamentary leader.
The BA session began here on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Speaker Muhammad Aslam Bhootani. On a point of order, PPP parliamentary leader Mir Sadiq Umrani strongly criticised PML-N minister Sardar Sanaullah Zehri

ISLAMABAD - Federal Law Minister Babar Awan on Sunday said that Opposition Leader in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan was trying his best to destroy the democratic dispensation and send Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif again to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
"No gentleman can do what Nisar is doing. He is devastating the political and democratic dispensation in the country and hell-bent to send Nawaz Sharif again to Jeddah, not to let him (Nawaz) be a part of the National Assembly

ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday telephoned PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif in London to inquire about his wife's health. Zardari prayed for the early recovery of Nawaz's wife.
The PML-N chief thanked the president for the kind gesture and for sending Pakistan's High Commissioner to UK Wajid Shamsul Hassan to receive him and his family at the London airport.

LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)'s Chief Nawaz Sharif left for Dubai on a private trip on Friday. After his stay in Dubai for a few days, he will fly to London for a week-long tour.
During his stay in Dubai, Nawaz will meet his sons, friends and party leaders of the overseas chapter in connection with a PML-N reorganisation drive which is at full swing in all four provinces of Pakistan.
Before leaving the airport, he met a delegation of the Air League led by Air

LAHORE - PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday rejected the hike in POL prices and demanded the government provide the people subsidy on petrol and diesel by curbing tax evasion and corruption. Addressing party workers from Karachi and Balochistan divisions at his Model Town residence, Nawaz called on the government to punish all those involved in target killings in Karachi and demanded a judicial probe into the May 12, 2007 massacre in the country's financial hub.
He said peace in

LAHORE - All eyes are set on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif to see if he includes members of the PML-Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) Unification Bloc in the reconstituted Punjab cabinet following criticism of the party's new move from political and legal quarters, damaging its credibility. Party insiders told Pakistan Today that Nawaz was initially was not very responsive to the idea of including Unification Bloc members in the party and thought such a step would damage

LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif told party workers at his Model Town residence on Monday that the PML-N would launch another long march with the country's revolutionary youth if circumstances required.
He said President Asif Ali Zardari had asked him to "support former president Pervez Musharraf's unconstitutional measures." Pakistan was losing wealth as a result of corruption and instead of relying on the country's resources, the government was

ISLAMABAD - Federal Law Minister Babar Awan on Monday said the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would not let the provincial government fall and derailment of democracy in the Punjab, if Nawaz Sharif realised the mistake of indulging in horse-trading and get rid of his advisors promoting floor-crossing in the province. "People make mistakes and if they realise their mistakes, they should be forgiven.
If Nawaz Sharif realising the mistake gets rid of his advisors involved in

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif told Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah in writing that he would be stepping into practical politics since his agreement to not participate in politics for 10 years had ended.
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif called on the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Pakistan Ibrahim Al Ghadir in Islamabad and handed over the letter. Sources said the letter contained information about Nawaz's active role in future