News for 'Maryam Sharif'

Sharif quits as PM after Pak SC disqualifies him

Sharif quits as PM after Pak SC disqualifies him

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The SC also ordered the National Accountability Court to start a corruption case against Sharif, his sons -- Hussain and Hassan -- and daughter Maryam.

Sharif, daughter and son-in-law granted parole to attend Kulsoom's funeral

Sharif, daughter and son-in-law granted parole to attend Kulsoom's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Kulsoom, the wife of Sharif, died on Tuesday in London after a long battle with cancer. She was 68. Her body will be brought back and buried in the Jati Umra Lahore residence of the Sharif family.

Sharif, daughter to be shifted from Adiala to Sihala jail amid security fears

Sharif, daughter to be shifted from Adiala to Sihala jail amid security fears

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Adiala jail authorities have limited the movement of Sharif after some prisoners started chanting slogans against him as he was out for a stroll in the courtyard of his barrack on Thursday morning.

Sharif, daughter to remain in jail until polls as court adjourns hearing

Sharif, daughter to remain in jail until polls as court adjourns hearing

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The court also refused to suspend the conviction in the case until the appeals were decided.

Ex-Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif suffers angina attack

Ex-Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif suffers angina attack

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Angina is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

Pak PM Nawaz Sharif to undergo open-heart surgery in UK

Pak PM Nawaz Sharif to undergo open-heart surgery in UK

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is in London for medical check-up, will undergo an open-heart surgery on Tuesday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said in Islamabad on Friday.

Pak court to indict Sharif on October 2 in corruption cases

Pak court to indict Sharif on October 2 in corruption cases

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

The court also issued fresh arrest warrants against his children and son-in-law.

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The 68-year-old former first lady was diagnosed with lymphoma (throat) cancer in August 2017.

Returning to Pak 'whether I'm taken to prison or gallows': Sharif

Returning to Pak 'whether I'm taken to prison or gallows': Sharif

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Authorities arrange helicopters to shift Sharif to jail; 300 PML-N workers arrested.

Ex-Pak PM Abbasi among 1,500 booked for taking out rally in Sharif's support

Ex-Pak PM Abbasi among 1,500 booked for taking out rally in Sharif's support

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Police said PML-N leaders and workers have been booked for taking the rally in violation of law.

Sharif gifts a sari to Modi's mother

Sharif gifts a sari to Modi's mother

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has sent a white sari for the mother of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, who had gifted a shawl to the Pakistani leader's mother.

Pak's defence minister frontrunner to replace Nawaz Sharif

Pak's defence minister frontrunner to replace Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

According to Pakistani media reports, other names that have been doing rounds are for interim prime minister are: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Petroleum Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

Panama Papers: Nawaz Sharif's son defends offshore companies

Panama Papers: Nawaz Sharif's son defends offshore companies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Hussain Nawaz Sharif was quoted, as saying that all finances and non-moveable properties listed in the name of the Sharifs were legal.

Shahbaz Sharif arrested in two corruption cases

Shahbaz Sharif arrested in two corruption cases

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Shahbaz was allegedly involved in the corruption of Rs14 billion Ashiana Housing project and Rs 4 billion Punjab Saaf Pani Company scams.

'Sharif's 26/11 statement grossly misinterpreted'

'Sharif's 26/11 statement grossly misinterpreted'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Sharif in an interview had appeared to admit that terrorists sent by Pakistan were responsible for the 26/11 attacks.

Panama Papers leak: Arrest warrant issued against Nawaz Sharif

Panama Papers leak: Arrest warrant issued against Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Sharif, 67, is in London with his wife Kalsum who is undergoing cancer treatment, and has not returned to Pakistan for the court hearing since he was indicted in the graft allegations.

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem showered with cash awards

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem showered with cash awards

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Pakistan's sensational javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem who won the country's first individual Olympics gold in 40 years is being showered with cash awards by Punjab and other provincial governments and organisations.

40 killed, several hurt in two bus accidents in Pak

40 killed, several hurt in two bus accidents in Pak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

At least 11 people were killed and 35 others injured in the accident in Balochistan province, over 100 km from Karachi.

What will Sharif do now?

What will Sharif do now?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The Panama verdict will decide how Pakistan handles its leadership problems.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif narrowly survives Panamagate jolt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Pakistani Supreme Court ordered for a joint investigation team to probe the allegations of money laundering against his family.

Welcome back to 'purana Pakistan': Bilawal on Imran's ouster

Welcome back to 'purana Pakistan': Bilawal on Imran's ouster

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

'We welcome (you) back to the purana Pakistan,' top Opposition leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Sunday, as he took a jibe at ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan following the adoption of a no-confidence vote against him.

'Sharif vows to clear children's names in Panama Papers issue'

'Sharif vows to clear children's names in Panama Papers issue'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has vowed to have the name of his three children cleared in the 'Panama Papers' issue.

No relief for Sharif as Pak SC dismisses review plea against disqualification

No relief for Sharif as Pak SC dismisses review plea against disqualification

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

With the rejection of the review petitions, Sharif's disqualification as a member of parliament remains valid.

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates on Friday sprang a surprise by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly.

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Arshad Nadeem's home village erupted into rapturous celebrations after he clinched Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics

Sharif faces opposition to attend Modi's swearing-in

Sharif faces opposition to attend Modi's swearing-in

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Pakistan's Premier Nawaz Sharif till late on Friday night gave no indication on attending Monday's swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as prime minister amidst reports that he was facing opposition from hardliners in the establishment.

White Sheet For Imran, Bushra

White Sheet For Imran, Bushra

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi appeared in the Lahore high court for protective bail.

Nawaz Sharif gets 7 years prison term in corruption case

Nawaz Sharif gets 7 years prison term in corruption case

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Three cases -- Avenfield properties case, Flagship Investment case and Al-Azizia steel mills case -- were launched by the National Accountability Bureau on September 8, 2017 following a judgment by the apex court that disqualified Sharif.

Interesting facts about the Sharif family and its business interests

Interesting facts about the Sharif family and its business interests

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

The Sharif group's website claims they are worth $300 million in business and $100 million in real estate holdings

Pak courts flooded with petitions challenging poll results

Pak courts flooded with petitions challenging poll results

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The courts in Pakistan have been flooded with petitions as candidates, mostly backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), challenged the results of Thursday's general elections, alleging rigging.

Panama Papers: JIT report 'bundle of baseless allegations', says Nawaz Sharif

Panama Papers: JIT report 'bundle of baseless allegations', says Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Sharif said his family business has been targeted for over six decades but "there is no single sentence.

Panama Papers scandal: Pakistan SC orders probe against Sharif

Panama Papers scandal: Pakistan SC orders probe against Sharif

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Pakistan's apex court said it was ready to appoint a probe commission headed by a judge and armed with powers of the Supreme Court.

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Therefore, these people want Imran Khan out of the elections whenever it is held.' 'For this, he will have to be disqualified from contesting on the basis of cases against him, declaring that he is not sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous).'

'Pakistan is sitting on a powder keg'

'Pakistan is sitting on a powder keg'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Outrage will take place sooner than later, because it's not only that their mandate has been stolen, but the most important issue right now is the sinking economy in Pakistan.' 'Inflation is 26%-27%. It is backbreaking inflation.' 'Food, energy, education, health, which are the primary things that every family requires, is going beyond the reach of the masses.'

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Sharif govt slams reports of Pak army chief asking PM to step down

Sharif govt slams reports of Pak army chief asking PM to step down

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Fresh controversy erupted after Pakistan's powerful Army Chief met Premier Nawaz Sharif on Monday to discuss ways to resolve the deepening political crisis with media reports claiming that the embattled prime minister was advised to step down during the meeting.

Sharif to meet Khan as protesters threaten to storm PM House

Sharif to meet Khan as protesters threaten to storm PM House

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday decided to meet opposition leader Imran Khan in an effort to end the anti-government protests seeking his ouster, as Pakistan's powerful military called for calm and asked all stakeholders to resolve the impasse through meaningful talks.

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Imran produced before court amid heavy security, party leaders stopped

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan's anti-corruption watchdog on Wednesday sought a 14-day physical remand of former prime minister Imran Khan as he was produced before a special court inside a high security police facility in Islamabad for the hearing in a corruption case in which he has been arrested.

Modi-Sharif meeting: Can we expect a deal for Jadhav?

Modi-Sharif meeting: Can we expect a deal for Jadhav?

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'Will Muhammad Habib Zahir -- who was part of the team that arrested Kulbhushan Jadhav and went missing in Nepal -- figure in a Jadhav-for-Zahir deal?' asks Aditi Phadnis.