Shehbaz Sharif
PTI plotting against IMF deal: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
"I have never seen such self-centred politics; it will be a huge injustice with Pakistan and a big conspiracy against the country," the premier said while referring to PTI on his visit to the flood victims in Sujawl, Sindh province. Prime Minister Sharif said that the federal government had allocated Rs 38 billion in grant to support the flood-affected families with the disbursement of Rs 25,000 to each of them, Geo News reported.
Negative comments attributed to me about Shehbaz Sharif incorrect: Nawaz
"The negative comments attributed to me about PM Shehbaz Sharif are misleading and incorrect," Nawaz said in a late night tweet on Thursday, without elaborating what comments he was referring to, Dawn reported. The former Prime Minister added that he remained hopeful that "sincere and tireless efforts by 'SS' (Shehbaz Sharif) under the most challenging circumstances will bear fruit and he will steer the country out of the mess created by Imran Khan".
Shehbaz Sharif cancels UK visit as Pakistan declares floods as national emergency
On his part, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cancelled his visit to the United Kingdom and is heading back from Qatar to chair a meeting to review flood relief activities, Samaa TV reported. In a statement issued on Thursday, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb termed the flood situation in the country as a national emergency.
As Pakistan turns 75, Shehbaz cites flaws in economic model
In his latest blog written for The Economist, he added that the nation was widely thought ready to "become the next Asian tiger", reports Geo News. However, in 2022, Pakistan found itself mired in its latest economic crisis. "Pakistan today is one of the most consumption-oriented economies in the world, with consumption accounting for more than 90 per cent of our GDP (gross domestic product). By contrast, we only invest 15 per cent of our output and export just 10 per cent. Annual inflows of foreign direct investment are less than 1 per cent of the GDP," he wrote.
Special court set to indict Shehbaz Sharif in money laundering case
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) booked Shehbaz and his sons Hamza and Suleman in November 2021 under sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Anti Money Laundering Act, Geo News reported. Suleman Shehbaz is absconding in the UK. During the hearing on Saturday, property details of Suleman, who was declared a proclaimed offender in the multi-billion-rupee money laundering case, were submitted in the court, Geo News reported.
Nawaz Sharif wants early elections
Nawaz Sharif has discussed this several times with top leaders of the party including Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and also with the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), The News reported. He suggested that staying in the government any longer looked set to create more problems than resolving the issues in the absence of genuine support the government should have received from all state organs, said sources.
Modi, Shehbaz meeting may take place in Uzbekistan at SCO summit
Highly-placed diplomatic sources told The News here on Thursday that a chance meeting between Shehbaz and Modi couldn't be ruled out since both would be in the same compound for two days. "No structured meeting of the two has been tied up since India hasn't requested the same yet. In case such a request is made, Pakistan's response will be positive," the sources said.
Lahore court declares Shehbaz Sharif's son proclaimed offender in money laundering case
Lahore's Special Court (Central-I) declared Suleman and Tahir Naqvi as proclaimed offenders after both the suspects failed to appear before the court despite being summoned, Dawn reported. On June 11, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had submitted a report about non-bailable arrest warrants issued against Suleman, Naqvi and others.
Pakistan PM announces 10% 'super tax' on large-scale industries
In his address, the premier discussed the "tough" economic decisions taken by the incumbent coalition government, as Pakistan edges towards a default, the Express Tribune reported. The premier stated that the revenue generated from the "super tax" would be beneficial for "poverty alleviation" in order to support the burden of inflation on the masses.
Shehbaz, Imran's spouses richer than husbands: Report
The statements of assets filed for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2020, with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) revealed that Khan owns four goats worth 200,000 PKR and possesses six properties, the most prominent of which is his 300-kanal villa in Banigala, reports Dawn news. He also owns inherited properties, including a house in Lahore's Zaman Park, around 600 acres of farm land as well as non-agricultural land, the statements showed.
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