Tag: Sharif

Sharif tells MQM Karachi operation will target all criminal elements

Farooq Sattar says PM has assured MQM investigation of Saulat Mirza's ‘confessional’ video A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) delegation called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif...

Sharif says little time for development, thanks to terrorism

PM lashes out at dictators; says will out terrorism from Pakistan Says Karachi operation not targeted against any specific political party Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on...

Sharif envisions peace with all neighbouring states

PM tells Afghan minister Pakistan will ensure its soil is not used against Afghanistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said building stable and cooperative...

If you can’t beat them, join them

Blurring the lines between diplomacy and duplicity, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Tuesday embraced the obvious by shoring up the opposition’s decision to seat Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Raza Rabbani at the helm of affairs in the Upper House.

Zardari serves 15 dishes at dinner, Sharif leaves without eating

At least 15 dishes were served on Tuesday at the dinner hosted by former president and co-chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Asif...

Sharif meets Saudi King Salman, vows to strengthen ties

Saudi king receives PM at airport, says Saudi Arabia wants to see Pakistan prosper and develop Media report says Riyadh likely to press Pakistan for...

Ghani calls PM, exchanges views on dialogue process

ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani called Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday to discuss an imminent start of a reconciliation dialogue with the Afghan-Taliban, as...

Sharif vows to rid country of terrorism, load shedding

Talking to Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif at his Jati Umra residence on Sunday, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the PML-N government...

Sharif urges resolution of Kashmir per UN resolutions

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday told a parliamentary delegation comprising members of the European Union (EU) that the Kashmir conflict should be resolved...

Obama phones Sharif, updates him on India visit

US President Barack Obama on Thursday telephoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and updated him on his recent visit to India, a statement from the...

Former Sharif loyalist in Khan’s camp

Sarwar visits Khan twice, seeks PTI president’s slot, demands party be institutionalised on modern lines PTI leaders Qureshi, Haq oppose Sarwar’s demand while Khan seeks...

Sharif cancels Davos visit

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has decided to cancel his visit to Switzerland where he was to attend the World Economic Forum in wake of...

Sharif approves 7 more ministers in GB caretaker cabinet

Khurshid Shah says induction of over 10 ministers in caretaker setup is pre-poll rigging PTI warns of moving court against PM’s decision     ISLAMABAD STAFF REPORT Prime Minister, Nawaz...

Pak, Afghanistan reiterate resolve to carrying on hunt for terrorists

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday made another telephonic contact with Afghan President Dr Ashraf Ghani and discussed the developments in the two nations’...

Tragedy brings Sharif and Khan on same page

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Wednesday exchanged pleasantries at the press briefing held at Governor House. Prime Minister Sharif...

Obama phones Sharif, regrets Peshawar incident

US President Barack Obama telephoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday and expressed his condolences over the death of 144 people — including 132...

Modi calls Sharif, expresses grief over Peshawar killings

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi telephoned his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday evening to commiserate the deaths of 141 people, including 132 students,...