Shehbaz Sharif
Shehbaz Sharif's son Suleman returns to Pakistan after four years of self-exile
His return comes days after the Islamabad High Court barred the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and NAB from arresting him in an assets-beyond-means reference, while hearing his petition for protective bail that would enable him to surrender before a trial court. Suleman had been in London with his family since 2018 when the National Accountability Bureau (FIA) registered multiple cases against him ahead of the general election and he left Pakistan after appearing in a few hearings, Dawn reported.
Pakistan ready to play its part for revival of SAARC: Shehbaz Sharif
In a tweet, he noted that today is SAARC Charter Day, "a reminder of (the) vast untapped potential of regional development, connectivity and cooperation" among South Asian countries, the Express Tribune reported. Sharif said that the people of the SAARC countries are "victims of these missed opportunities", adding that Pakistan is ready to play its role in reviving the organisation.
Shehbaz Sharif's son Suleman to return to Pakistan
In a petition to the IHC, filed by Suleman's counsel Amjad Pervaiz, a two-week protective bail was sought in a money laundering case registered against him, The Express Tribune reported. Suleman has stated in a petition that he is a "businessman" and has "never been a public office-holder. He also maintained that a "baseless" and "false case of money laundering" has been filed against him.
Shehbaz Sharif insults Pakistan occupied Jammu & Kashmir PM: Legacy of colonial occupation
Ilyas interrupted Sharif's speech complaining that the later did not mention about the sacrifices of the people of Mirpur who had been displaced to give land for the construction of Mangla Dam in 1965. After concluding his speech, Sharif left the venue in a hurry and when Ilyas tried to get close to him he was manhandled and pushed by the Pakistan Prime Minister's security personal.
Political instability in Pakistan continues to pose serious challenges
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its major coalition in country's largest province Punjab, led by Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi, who is also leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), have been on constant consultations to formulate a plan to take take forward Khan's announcement.
Imran seeks power even if it undermines Pakistan's foundations: Shehbaz Sharif
The PTI and the coalition government are at loggerheads as the former presses on holding early elections. However, the ruling alliance has ruled out snap polls and vowed to not come under Khan's pressure, Geo News reported. "Imran's recent diatribe against parliamentary democracy is the latest in a series of attacks that fly in the face of how democracy functions in modern nation-states," Sharif said in a tweet.
IMF can't dictate Pakistan government: Finance Minister
Talking to a local media outlet, Dar said that he was not concerned whether the IMF team arrives or not to assess and finalise the pending review of the country's $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The Minister said that the IMF team is more than welcome to visit as the compliance details for the ninth review was "completely in order".
PM Shehbaz thanks General Bajwa for tackling Pakistan's 'crises'
COAS Bajwa is set to retire on November 29 and will hand over the "baton of command" to General Asim Munir, who was appointed to succeed him last week, Geo News reported. As he gets ready to bid farewell to arms after serving as COAS from 2016-2022, Gen Bajwa met Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Arif Alvi on Monday.
Decision on Army chief based on merit despite 'immense pressure': Pakistan PM
In a statement, PM Sharif said that applying the principle of seniority in state institutions would serve to strengthen them, Samaa TV reported. He was referring to how he picked the senior-most officer from among the six candidates shortlisted and sent to him to pick the new Army chief and CJCSC, the report said.
Summary for appointment of next Pakistan army chief ready
Summary contains the names of six senior-most military officials, as per a confirmation by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, The News reported. Meanwhile, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who has been serving as the COAS since 2016 and received an extension in service in 2019, is all set to retire on November 29.
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