Meet Shehbaz Sharif, former Punjab chief minister touted to be next Pakistan prime minister - 10 points
Shehbaz Sharif is the younger brother of Nawaz Sharif, who has been Pakistan's prime minister for three terms. The former CM of Pakistan's Punjab is likely to succeed Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has lost majority in Parliament
Mar 31, 2022, 13:07 PM IST
Former Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi remanded to 13-day NAB custody
Abbasi is the second PML-N leader to be arrested since Imran Khan was voted to power in Pakistan.
Jul 19, 2019, 13:40 PM IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrested near Lahore
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was on his way to a press meet when he was arrested on the outskirts of Lahore.
Jul 18, 2019, 15:58 PM IST
Ex-Pakistan President Zardari produced in court, anti-graft body seeks physical remand
Pakistan's former president Asif Ali Zardari was produced before an accountability court here on Tuesday by the anti-graft body seeking his physical remand, a day after he was arrested from his residence in the fake bank accounts case.
Jun 11, 2019, 13:22 PM IST
NAB team to record Nawaz Sharif's statement in jail over illegal purchase of bulletproof vehicles
Nawaz Sharif is currently in Kot Lakhpat Jail, where he is serving a seven-year sentence in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case.
May 27, 2019, 15:56 PM IST
Kiki Challenge onboard Pakistan's PIA flight goes viral and authorities are not amused
In the Kiki challenge, the performer usually jumps out of a moving vehicle and dances to Canadian rapper Drake's song 'In My Feelings'.
Aug 14, 2018, 07:16 AM IST
Pak anti-graft court rejects Sharif family's exemption plea
The court conceded with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) argument that the trial was at a concluding stage hence Sharif's family should not be allowed to leave the country, Dawn newspaper reported.
Mar 22, 2018, 21:06 PM IST
Pakistan anti-graft body gives nod for corruption case against Sharif family
Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau has been given the nod to launch a corruption case against ousted premier Nawaz Sharif and his younger brother Shahbaz Sharif.
Dec 28, 2017, 19:10 PM IST
Panama Papers scandal: Witnesses record statement against Nawaz Sharif
Two prosecution witnesses on Wednesday recorded their statements against ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members in an accountability court which formally began trial proceedings against them in corruption cases linked to the Panama Papers scandal.
Nov 15, 2017, 16:00 PM IST
Non-bailable arrest warrants issued against Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar
An Islamabad-based accountability court on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, after he failed to turn up for several court hearings.
Nov 14, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
Sharif's daughter, son-in-law gets bail in Panama Papers case
The Supreme Court initially declined to dismiss Nawaz but ordered an investigation into his family`s wealth. After the probe it disqualified him and ordered a NAB investigation and trial into the family.
Oct 09, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif to be present in court for indictment proceedings
Ousted Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif will be present during his indictment proceedings in the accountability court here on Monday in three corruption and money laundering cases involving his family's offshore properties, his party said today.
Oct 01, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
Pakistan court indicts Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for corruption
An accountability court in Pakistan indicted Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in connection with a corruption case filed against him by the country's National Accountability Bureau -- anti-graft body.
Sep 27, 2017, 11:03 AM IST
Panama case: Nawaz Sharif appears before accountability court
An accountability court in Islamabad allowed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to leave after he briefly appeared before the court on Tuesday for hearing of references filed against him by the National Accountability Bureau in connection with Panama Papers scandal.
Sep 26, 2017, 11:35 AM IST
Nawaz Sharif returns to Pak to face charges in Panama Papers scandal
Sharif, 67, decided to return after consultations with senior party leaders including his younger brother and Punjab province Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in London, party officials said.
Sep 25, 2017, 11:08 AM IST
Nawaz Sharif, sons, daughter fail to appear before anti-graft body
Sharif, his children and his son-in-law were summoned today in a case that primarily revolves around Maryam being a beneficiary of offshore firms.
Aug 20, 2017, 16:24 PM IST
Money laundering: Nawaz Sharif, sons to appear before Pakistan's anti-graft body today
On July 28, a five-member bench of the SC disqualified Nawaz Sharif from office following a JIT probe that exposed illegal family wealth stashed abroad.
Aug 18, 2017, 09:02 AM IST
Pakistan's top anti-corruption body summons Nawaz Sharif, sons
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on the directive of the Supreme Court issued summons to Sharif and his sons — Hussain and Hasan — to interrogate them in its Lahore office in connection with their offshore properties revealed by the Panama Papers case.
Aug 17, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
NAB directorates initiate fresh investigations against Sharif family
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has begun fresh investigations to prepare four references against ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif`s family in accordance with the July 28 Supreme Court verdict for his disqualification.
Aug 16, 2017, 12:49 PM IST
Appointment of judge to monitor NAB proceedings against Nawaz Sharifs' challenged
Chief Justice Saqib Nisar has appointed Supreme Court`s Justice Ijazul Ahsan to oversee the proceedings against the Sharif family and former finance minister Ishaq Dar.
Aug 07, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
