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Another elected PM sent home but only to see him return with greater force, says Maryam Nawaz
July 28, 2017 17:16 IST
Sharif was disqualified under Article 62 and 63 of the Constitution. The articles state that a member of Parliament should be "truthful" and "righteous". "He is disqualified as a member of the parliament so he has ceased to be holding the office of Prime Minister,"Justice Khan said.
Godfather’s rule ended: Pakistan Opposition on Nawaz Sharif verdict
July 28, 2017 15:39 IST
The top court had taken up the case in October last year on petitions filed by Imran's party, Awami Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI). "Godfather's rule has ended for good! Truth & Justice have prevailed!," the party tweeted.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif steps down for the third time
July 28, 2017 15:19 IST
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif is also the second prime minister who stepped down after the Panama leak. Former prime minister of Iceland was the first one.
Nawaz Sharif’s brother Shehbaz to be next Pakistan PM? Top 10 developments
July 28, 2017 19:41 IST
The 2016 Panama Papers leak showed that Sharif and his family had allegedly indulged in money laundering to buy expensive assets in London in the 90s through offshore companies.
Panama papers verdict on Nawaz Sharif
July 28, 2017 14:58 IST
The five-judge bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa announced the verdict on Panama Papers on Friday …. After hearing the Panamagate matter for four days consecutively, the three-judge bench headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal, comprising Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed and Justice Ijazul Ahsan had concluded the hearing against Sharif and reserved the order on […]
Timeline of Panama Papers scandal that brought down Nawaz Sharif government
July 28, 2017 14:19 IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was disqualified by the Supreme Court on Friday.
Profiles of Pakistan SC judges behind landmark Panama Papers ruling
July 28, 2017 14:06 IST
Friday's unanimous 5-0 verdict came more than three months after the same bench had issued a split 3-2 judgement, with two dissenting notes in the verdict by Justice Khosa and Justice Gulzar Ahmed.
Panama Papers: Pakistan Supreme Court disqualifies Nawaz Sharif, accountability bureau to probe case
July 28, 2017 14:56 IST
Panama Papers case: Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified by the Supreme Court and the case will now be probed by the National Accountability Board, the anti-corruption agency of that country.
Panama Papers hearing highlights: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif steps down after SC ruling
July 28, 2017 16:09 IST
Panama papers hearing LIVE updates: Nawaz Sharif was allegedly involved in money laundering to buy assets in London in the 1990s. The 2016 Panama Papers leak revealed that the assets were being managed through offshore companies owned by Sharif's children.
Pak chief justice takes suo motu notice of teenage girl’s rape
July 27, 2017 18:09 IST
"Had police registered FIR on the complaint of first victim and arrested the culprit the second girl might not have been assaulted on the panchayat's order. Police's role is criminal in this case," Shahbaz said.
Pervez Musharraf mulled using nukes against India after 2001 attack: Report
July 27, 2017 16:11 IST
The former president disclosed that amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the 2001 terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament, he contemplated the use of nuclear weapons, but decided against doing so out of fear of retaliation.
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif accuses India of ‘undermining’ spirit of SAARC
July 26, 2017 19:06 IST
"India undermined and violated the spirit of SAARC Charter by casting shadows of bilateral issues and problems on a multilateral forum for regional cooperation," he was quoted as saying.
Pakistan suffering from difficulties of its own creation: Manish Tewari
July 26, 2017 12:02 IST
Citing the Shimla agreement which was was signed between India and Pakistan on July 2, 1972, Tewari said the dispute between the two sides is circumscribed this agreement and envisages that whatever outstanding disputes are there would be revolved bilaterally.
Pakistan officials fear ISIS trying to recruit university students
July 25, 2017 23:00 IST
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh Police said that terror outfits like the Islamic State are trying to spread extremism and recruit students of leading universities.
Imran Khan’s party demands probe into funding of political parties
July 25, 2017 21:37 IST
"We have presented our record. We hope that the Election Commission of Pakistan and other institutions will now ask (about the source of funding) from other parties," Imran Khan said
Death toll in Taliban suicide attack in Lahore rises to 27
July 25, 2017 17:54 IST
In April, six persons were killed and 15 others injured when a suicide bomber targeted a population census team in Lahore's Bedian Road. In February, a suicide bomber killed 14 people, including senior police officers, near Punjab Assembly at Lahore.
Majority Pakistanis want PM Nawaz Sharif to resign, says survey
July 25, 2017 16:43 IST
The apex court is likely to announce its verdict in the sensitive Panama Papers case against Nawaz Sharif in the coming week. Sharif and his cabinet members have been alleging for weeks that conspiracies are being hatched to oust Nawaz Sharif.
Nawaz Sharif to embark on 3-day visit to Maldives on Tuesday
July 24, 2017 17:41 IST
"Both countries closely coordinate with each other at regional and international fora on issues of mutual importance. The visit by Prime Minister is in line with our pro-active policy of engagement with the countries of our region," a statement said.
Pakistan: 25 killed in suicide blast near Punjab chief minister office
July 24, 2017 19:14 IST
Among those killed, at least eight have been identified as policemen belonging to the anti-riot police division. At the time of the blast, anti-riot police were deployed in the area to over see an anti-encroachment drive. The area of the blast has been cordoned off by law enforcement personnel. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast.
Pakistan Army clears two strongholds of terrorists near Afghan border
July 23, 2017 19:41 IST
The operation is being conducted by a division-size force supported by commandos, artillery, aviation and air force in the area that was infested with hideouts of the banned Lashkar-i-Islam, Jamaatul Ahrar and the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.
Nawaz Sharif rejects JIT charge of hiding UAE employment
July 23, 2017 18:25 IST
The JIT has recommended that the report's Volume-X should be treated as confidential as it contains details of correspondence with other countries. So far Sharif has refused to quit, calling the report a compilation of "allegations and assumptions".
Pakistan may face economic instability if reforms stop: IMF
July 22, 2017 17:03 IST
Noting that the budgeted revenue would require a "significant effort", Mirzoev said the decline in reserves and the growing current account deficit were sources of concern.
US blocks $350 million coalition support fund to Pakistan for insufficient action against Haqqani network
July 21, 2017 21:53 IST
The decision, which was based on US Defence Secretary James Mattis' report that says Islamabad has failed to take 'sufficient actions' against the terrorist group Haqqani network, comes prior to the US review of its policy on South Asian countries Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court weighs dismissal of PM Nawaz Sharif over corruption report
July 21, 2017 17:58 IST
The court is expected to make a decision in a week or two, with analysts split on whether it will dismiss Sharif outright or recommend a fresh investigation and corruption trial by the National Accountability Bureau.
Panama Papers: Pakistan SC concludes hearing against PM Nawaz Sharif
July 21, 2017 15:08 IST
Justice Saeed observed that the court will not deviate from any law while delivering judgement in the case. "We are conscious of the fundamental rights of petitioners and respondents," he said.
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