Shehbaz Sharif
Shehbaz ready to sacrifice political capital at IMF altar
The ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) alliance was ready to sacrifice its political career for the sake of the country, Dawn news quoted Sharif as saying. The premier said the government has clearly conveyed its intentions to complete the ninth review to the IMF. "We are ready and want to sit down regarding your (IMF's) conditions so that (the review) can be concluded and Pakistan moves forward," he said.
Pakistan PM's son clarifies 'joker' remarks after backlash
The statement from the Prime Minister's son came in response to a journalist's query about his "joker" slur against ex-finance ministers which received a strong response from senior PML-N leader and former Pakistan prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Geo News reported. "Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) changed five finance ministers and I called the last three [jokers]," the PM's son stated.
Hardliners adamant to push Pakistan towards bankruptcy, make Shehbaz Sharif retract his peace offer
It's not for the first time that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his desire for peace. Soon after he took over the reins of the country last year, he had dropped enough hints to make a new beginning with India but he was warned by the people around him to stay within the boundaries drawn by the deep state in Pakistan.
Pak govt stuck between 2 major difficult decisions
Pakistan's current financial crisis is worsening with each passing day and its backfiring the element of realization more stronger that the only option they have it to comply with the tough pre-conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to revive the bailout programme.
Negotiations with India impossible until reversal of 'August 5 action': Pakistan PMO
On August 5, 2019, the Indian government had abrogated Article 370 of the country's Constitution which granted special status to the Jammu and Kashmir. "Without India's revocation of this step, negotiations are not possible," Dawn News reported quoting the PMO as saying.
Shehbaz Sharif: Embarrassing to ask for more loans
Loans is not a solution to the economic challenges facing the country as they would be returned, The Express Tribune quoted him as saying. Meanwhile, Sharif also thanked Saudi Arabia for the financial support. During the past 75 years, different governments, whether headed by the political leadership or military dictators, could not address the economic issues, he said.
Pakistan caught in maelstrom of its own making
This country is facing grave issues of political and economic instability and security threat but its establishment and politicians, particularly former Prime Minister and PTI chairman Imran Khan, are prepared to stake everything in the ongoing game of power.
Embarrassment for Shehbaz Sharif as IMF rejects Pakistan's claim its MD initiated telephone call
"The call took place in response to a request by the Prime Minister of Pakistan to discuss the International Conference on resilient Pakistan," Esther Perez, the resident representative of the IMF confirmed to The Express Tribune.
Support for Pakistan has ebbed away: Shehbaz
In an article for the Guardian newspaper, the premier wrote: "International attention has receded, but the waters have not. Large parts of Sindh and Balochistan provinces remain inundated. The number of food-insecure people in Pakistan has doubled to 14 million; another 9 million have been pushed into extreme poverty.
Maryam Nawaz promoted to PML-N Senior Vice President
"Pursuant to the powers conferred under the Constitution of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, the undersigned is pleased to appoint Ms Maryam Nawaz Sharif as 'Senior Vice President' with immediate effect," stated the notification. It said that Maryam Nawaz is authorised to re-organise the party at all functional tiers/levels as "chief organiser", Geo News reported.
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