Shehbaz Sharif
Key military appointments at appropriate time: PM Shehbaz
Speaking to The News, the premier said that no decision has been taken so far as to who would be the new Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). It was also learnt that the military authorities have not yet moved the summary containing a panel of three-star Generals for the topmost military appointments.
Shehbaz Sharif meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Sharif said that they also "agreed to increase multilateral cooperation between China and Pakistan, including CPEC, and further strengthen the strategic partnership". The Pakistani leader also posted images of the meeting. Sharif landed in Beijing on Tuesday night on a two-day official visit -- the first since he took office in April this year.
Deny Imran Khan face saving, Nawaz instructs Shehbaz Sharif
Taking to Twitter, Nawaz took a jibe at Khan and his ongoing long march and said that "the one who claimed to bring 1 million people out on the streets couldn't even manage to gather 2,000 workers", Geo News reported. He said that he has instructed Shehbaz not to bow before Khan's demands at any cost.
Rejected Imran's proposal on Pak Army Chief appointment, claims Shehbaz Sharif
Talking to vloggers, the prime minister said that the PTI chairman offered talks with the government a month ago through a mutual businessman friend to resolve two issues, one of which was the appointment of the army chief, The Express Tribune reported. "Imran Khan offered [to conduct] negotiations," Prime Minister Shehbaz told vloggers. "The first matter was the army chief's appointment and the second was holding early elections," he added.
Shehbaz Sharif seems to be in low spirits: Imran Khan
The PTI chief made the remarks while addressing his supporters in Sialkot, The Express Tribune reported. "A gang of thieves and slaves of America were imposed upon us. Our fight is against these thieves and (mission is to) bring real freedom to the country," he said.
Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia ahead of Crown Prince's likely trip to Pakistan
Hundreds of delegates from around the world including government officials, business leaders and even CEOs of American companies are attending the two-day Future Investment Initiative summit in Riyadh. The conference will kick off on Tuesday, The Express Tribune reported.
Shehbaz Sharif rejects 'factually incorrect', 'misleading' remarks of Joe Biden
In a tweet from his official handle, PM Sharif unequivocally reiterated' that Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state, adding that the country's nuclear assets have the best safeguards as per International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) requirements, Express Tribune reported.
Onus on India to take steps for meaningful engagement: Shehbaz Sharif
"I am absolutely ready and willing to have a serious dialogue and discussion with our counterparts, Indians, provided that they show sincerity of purpose and they show that they are ready to discuss issues that have really kept us at a distance over decades," Dawn news quoted the premier as saying while addressing the 6th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in Kazakhstan.
Lahore court acquits Shehbaz Sharif, his son in money laundering case
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had booked Shehbaz and his two sons, Hamza and Suleman, in November 2020. Suleman had been declared a proclaimed offender by the court for his constant absence in the trial proceedings, Dawn reported.
Should not be forced to go to rich polluting nations with 'begging bowl': Pakistan PM
Speaking from his home in Lahore, Sharif warned that Pakistan is facing an unprecedented crisis of health, food security and internal displacement after the "apocalyptic" monsoons which put a third of Pakistan's regions under water. Some areas were hit by 1.7 m of rainfall, the highest on record, The Guardian reported.
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