Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz

Maryam Nawaz Makes History As First Female Chief Minister Of Pakistan's Punjab Province

Maryam Nawaz secured 220 votes in the election, triumphing over her opponent, Rana Aftab Ahmad of the Sunni Ittehad Council, who received zero votes due to a boycott by SIC members.

Feb 26, 2024, 16:51 PM IST

'If these two...': Pakistani Taliban threatens to target Shehbaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto

The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is believed to be close to al-Qaeda, has explicitly warned PM Shehbaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari led Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

Jan 05, 2023, 07:12 AM IST

Pakistan Political Crisis: Imran Khan's to dissolve Punjab, KPK assemblies if...

Islamabad, Dec 11 (PTI) Ousted premier Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Sunday warned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government that it will dissolve the assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces if a date for next general election is not announced by December 20.

Dec 11, 2022, 18:40 PM IST

'PML-N begins preparations to welcome Nawaz Sharif'

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in Pakistan on Friday announced that it has started preparations for the return of its "self-exiled" supreme leader Nawaz Sharif from London. The 72-year-old former three-time premier had left for London in November 2019 after the Lahore High Court granted him four-week permission allowing him to go abroad for his treatment. But he never returned to Pakistan where he was convicted of corruption and jailed. The PML-N has begun preparations to welcome Nawaz Sharif. He will return ahead of the elections, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah told a press conference here on Friday.

Dec 09, 2022, 22:30 PM IST

Troika of Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi, her friend Farah Gogi made 'billions' during PTI tenure, claims PML-N govt

The Express Tribune quoting Tarar reported that the former Prime Minister gave the relief due to his personal relations and friendship between Bushra and Farah.

 

Jun 06, 2022, 08:24 AM IST

Pandemonium, chaos in Pakistan National Assembly following budget proposals

Chaos reigned as the Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif addressed the house. Opposition parties attacked the Imran Khan government`s budget proposals saying that it had failed to provide relief to the masses from unemployment and inflation.

Jun 16, 2021, 10:59 AM IST

Musharraf treason trial to be held daily from October 9

The previous Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government had filed the treason case against the ex-army chief Musharraf in 2013 over the imposition of extra-constitutional emergency in November 2007.

Sep 10, 2018, 13:45 PM IST

How a phone app and database of over 50 million voters was key to Imran Khan's Pakistan poll win

Weeks before the elections, Khan sent out a video via WhatsApp urging PTI candidates to embrace CMS.

Aug 05, 2018, 15:36 PM IST

Pakistan elections: Historic or dud? It now lies in the hands of the Pakistan Army

Will this Pakistan election become the third time that a civilian government hands over power to another?

Jul 24, 2018, 11:01 AM IST

Indians will come to Wagah Border and call Pakistanis their master: PMLN President Shehbaz Sharif ahead of Pakistan polls

The PML-N President while defending his elder brother and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said he came back to Pakistan leaving his ailing wife in London.

Jul 22, 2018, 10:07 AM IST

While Pakistan is a by-stander, Indian PM Modi attends G20 meet, rues Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz Sharif

The surprising admission was made by Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and brother of convicted ex-PM Nawaz Sharif.

Jul 12, 2018, 19:23 PM IST

PTI women activists throw eggs, tomatoes at Ayesha Gulalai

Gulalai, who has levelled allegations of harassment and corruption against Imran Khan, was attacked outside her hotel in the city, reports GEO TV.

Mar 17, 2018, 15:22 PM IST

Sharif may extend his stay in London, summons PM, PML-N leaders after review pleas' rejected

The PML-N leadership is waiting to see the outcome of the NA-120 by-elections.

Sep 17, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shahbaz set to become PML-N president next month

The announcement of Shahbaz as the new PML-N president is likely to be made on September 7.

Aug 21, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

Thousands attend events for ousted Pakistani Prime minister Nawaz Sharif

Shahbaz is now likely to replace his brother as party chief, because the ousted premier can no longer lead a political party as Pakistani law bars convicted or disqualified persons from such roles.

Aug 10, 2017, 00:26 AM IST

Imran Khan's party files plea against Nawaz Sharif's political activities

On July 28, a five-member Supreme Court bench disqualified 67-year-old Sharif for dishonesty and ruled that corruption cases be filed against him and his children, forcing the embattled leader out of office.

Aug 09, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

Pakistan ruling party drops plans for ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's brother to replace him: Sources

The brother of ousted Pakistani leader Nawaz Sharif will not contest a parliamentary by-election for the vacant seat, party sources said on Tuesday, effectively scuttling previous plans for him to take over as prime minister in September.

Aug 08, 2017, 19:05 PM IST

First-ever Hindu in Pak Cabinet in over two decades

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's recently formed cabinet on Friday included the first Hindu in the government in over two decades.

Aug 05, 2017, 14:32 PM IST

PML-N leaders warn Shehbaz Sharif from contesting seat vacated by Nawaz Sharif

Shehbaz Sharif is also likely to ask former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to reconsider his decision to get him elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan and also to allow him to continue working as chief minister of Punjab.

Aug 02, 2017, 11:25 AM IST

Pakistan set to elect new Prime Minister today: Six in race to replace Nawaz Sharif

The National Assembly of Parliament is the electoral college for the election of the Prime Minister.

Aug 01, 2017, 06:55 AM IST