News for '-sharif'

Either Imran Khan will get murdered or...: Pak minister

Either Imran Khan will get murdered or...: Pak minister

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Khan is now our enemy and he will be treated like that," Pak's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah declared.

Sharif sacks trusted aide over news report on rift with army

Sharif sacks trusted aide over news report on rift with army

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Sharif approved an inquiry committee's recommendation to remove his special assistant on foreign affairs Fatemi from his post.

Modi calls Sharif in attempt to break diplomatic deadlock

Modi calls Sharif in attempt to break diplomatic deadlock

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

PM Modi spoke to Pak PM Nawaz Sharif in an effort to revive suspended diplomatic dialogue.

Sharif to skip nuclear security summit in US due to Lahore attack

Sharif to skip nuclear security summit in US due to Lahore attack

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday cancelled his upcoming visit to the United States where he was scheduled to attend the Nuclear Security Summit.

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said that the violation of Pakistan's sovereignty is "completely unacceptable" and warned of serious consequences.

Nawaz Sharif scripts history in Pak parliament

Nawaz Sharif scripts history in Pak parliament

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif was on Wednesday formally elected Pakistan's prime minister by an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly, setting the stage for an unprecedented third term as premier.

PM Modi, Pakistan's Sharif to hold bilateral talks in Russia

PM Modi, Pakistan's Sharif to hold bilateral talks in Russia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Ufa on Friday after more than a year.

Sharif vows to prevent being toppled on Thursday

Sharif vows to prevent being toppled on Thursday

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Bracing for two massive anti-government rallies on August 14, Pakistan's Independence Day, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday vowed to resist any move to topple his government by a moderate cleric and cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan who will take out their protest marches on the same day.

Sharif: India can't just walk away from Indus treaty

Sharif: India can't just walk away from Indus treaty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the Indus Water Treaty was a mutually agreed arrangement between his country and India brokered by the World Bank and no one country can unilaterally separate itself from the treaty.

Did Sharif refer to the PM as 'village woman'?

Did Sharif refer to the PM as 'village woman'?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

A major controversy erupted on Sunday over Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif purportedly calling his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh a "village woman" with Narendra Modi terming it as the "biggest insult" of the prime minister.

Won't allow Pak to become terror sanctuary: Sharif

Won't allow Pak to become terror sanctuary: Sharif

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said he will not allow Pakistan to become a "sanctuary of terrorists" and asserted that the military operation against the Taliban in North Waziristan tribal region would continue until militants are eliminated.

Did Musharraf tell Sharif about Kargil?

Did Musharraf tell Sharif about Kargil?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Who is telling the truth -- Musharraf in his book in which he claimed that Nawaz was on board or General Kiani, who claims that Nawaz was informed in passing after the Pakistan army had moved into the Kargil heights?

India CAN'T become a permanent UNSC member: Sharif tells Obama

India CAN'T become a permanent UNSC member: Sharif tells Obama

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

India's permanent membership in the reformed UNSC is unacceptable to Pakistan

Waiting for the day Kashmir becomes part of Pakistan: Sharif

Waiting for the day Kashmir becomes part of Pakistan: Sharif

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Pakistan's ruling party PML-N has swept the PoK's legislative assembly elections, bagging 30 of 41 directly elected seats, with a two-thirds majority to form the new government.

Exiled Sharif returns to Pak: Timeline

Exiled Sharif returns to Pak: Timeline

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Pakistan's former premier Nawaz Sharif on Sunday returned home from exile after being deported to Saudi Arabia on September 10.

Sharif wants probe into Kargil 'blunder'

Sharif wants probe into Kargil 'blunder'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Sharif was referring to revelations by Lt Gen (retired) Jamshed Gulzar Kayani, a former aide of Musharraf, who said in an interview on Monday night that Sharif was not initially aware of the army's plan to intrude into Kargil, but on learing of it, he offered to support the operation as long as it meets success.

Sharif-Benazir conclave on Monday

Sharif-Benazir conclave on Monday

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

In a fresh bid to forge opposition unity, Pakistan's two most popular leaders Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto are expected to meet on Monday to consider boycotting the January 8 polls, while electoral authorities were to decide on the validity of the PML-N leader's nomination papers.

Panama leak: Sharif forms panel to probe allegations against family

Panama leak: Sharif forms panel to probe allegations against family

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

He also invited all politicians accusing him and his family to present evidence of any financial wrongdoing before the judicial commission.

Pak can't be bullied, capable of defending itself: Sharif warns India

Pak can't be bullied, capable of defending itself: Sharif warns India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

His remarks came a day after the Pakistan Army admitted that seven of its soldiers were killed in firing by Indian troops across the Line of Control in Bhimber sector.

US should help resolve dangerous Kashmir issue: Sharif

US should help resolve dangerous Kashmir issue: Sharif

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Days ahead of his meeting with President Barack Obama, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday sought United States' intervention in resolving the Kashmir issue.

Sharif spoke like Hizbul chief not Pak PM, says BJP's Ram Madhav

Sharif spoke like Hizbul chief not Pak PM, says BJP's Ram Madhav

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

All of India, said Madhav, is angry after Nawaz Sharif's speech, in which he also raked up the recent protests in Kashmir.

Amid reports of civilian-army rift, Sharif's aides meet Pak army chief

Amid reports of civilian-army rift, Sharif's aides meet Pak army chief

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Sharif's younger brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met army chief on Thursday evening.

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The ISI was taking no chances and wanted no repeat of Pulwama; it wanted to make it clear at a political level it was not involved with the revenge attack being planned, but was only giving India a friendly tip-off. A stunning excerpt from Ambassador Ajay Bisaria's Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan.

Sharif chairs high-level meeting, discusses Pathankot attack

Sharif chairs high-level meeting, discusses Pathankot attack

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

He directed officials to speed up work on the leads given by India, sources said.

Indian Sikh pilgrims meet Sharif

Indian Sikh pilgrims meet Sharif

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The Indian Sikhs were in Pakistan to to participate in the celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. They met Sharif, who's father hails from Jati Umra, a village near Amritsar, at his home in Lahore.

Sharif returns to rapturous welcome

Sharif returns to rapturous welcome

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif's plane landed at Lahore airport on Sunday evening.

Imran Khan trades counter attacks with Nawaz Sharif

Imran Khan trades counter attacks with Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Friday responded to corruption allegations leveled against him by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, by accusing former premier Nawaz Sharif of failing to pay taxes and investing billions of dollars abroad.

Kerry tells Sharif to find out truth in Pathankot attack

Kerry tells Sharif to find out truth in Pathankot attack

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Sharif said Pakistan would not allow anyone to use its soil to carry out terror operations abroad.

Sharif determined to oust military rule

Sharif determined to oust military rule

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Sharif also held out the prospect of getting arrested on his return to the country this month though no charges of corruption exist against him.

PIX: Kangna Ranaut visits Ajmer Sharif

PIX: Kangna Ranaut visits Ajmer Sharif

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

PIX: Kangna Ranaut visits Ajmer Sharif

Pak to react strongly on threat to Saudi's integrity: Sharif

Pak to react strongly on threat to Saudi's integrity: Sharif

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia and will react strongly if there is a threat to its integrity, but kept mum on Riyadh's request for military assistance to fight Houthi rebels in war-ravaged Yemen.

Pakistan and India should live like good neighbours: Sharif

Pakistan and India should live like good neighbours: Sharif

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The Pak PM said he told the UN that it was its resolution on Kashmir and not that of Pakistan therefore it was the body's duty to implement it.

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Gen Sharif had earlier promised to bow out at the end of his term in November this year.

Sharif set to return to Pakistan

Sharif set to return to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Deposed Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif is set to arrive in Lahore on Sunday after being deported unceremoniously to Saudi Arabia in September when he had briefly landed in Islamabad in a bid to end his seven-year exile, but his homecoming this time is expected to be smooth.

Raheel Sharif to succeed Kayani as Pak's new army chief

Raheel Sharif to succeed Kayani as Pak's new army chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Ending weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday appointed Lt Gen Raheel Sharif as Pakistan's new army chief and Lt Gen Rashid Mehmood as the chairman joint chiefs of staff committee.

Setback for Nawaz Sharif as close aide resigns

Setback for Nawaz Sharif as close aide resigns

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

As differences between the two men apparently reached a point of no return, close aide Sardar Zulifqar Khosa resigned from the post of senior adviser to Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the younger brother of Nawaz Sharif.

Man, who duped Delhi hotel posing as UAE official, sent to police custody

Man, who duped Delhi hotel posing as UAE official, sent to police custody

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Duty magistrate Shivangi Vyas sent Mahamed Sharif for custodial interrogation, noting that police had to recover certain articles from his residence in Delhi, which were allegedly stolen by him.

Sharif continues urging for US mediation in Kashmir

Sharif continues urging for US mediation in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif continues his exhortation for US mediation in Kashmir, and harks back to his meeting with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee when the latter had agreed to a resolution of Kashmir imbroglio; senior us officials assert there is 'absolutely no change in us policy' that Kashmir has to be resolved bilaterally. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

Islamic nations denounce Ram Navami violence, India hits back

Islamic nations denounce Ram Navami violence, India hits back

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

India's strong reaction came after the OIC secretariat issued a statement alleging targeting of the Muslim community in several states in India during Ram Navami processions.