News for 'Nawaz'

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.

Maryam Nawaz arrested by Pak's anti-graft body

Maryam Nawaz arrested by Pak's anti-graft body

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

On July 31, Maryam was questioned by the anti-corruption agency officials.

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters reached the heart of Pakistan's capital on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, after removing barricades and battling police in clashes that killed six security personnel and injured dozens.

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a thrilling draw in the 1000th match of the Indian Super League.

How does Anurag Kashyap rate Nawaz's Thackeray?

How does Anurag Kashyap rate Nawaz's Thackeray?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Will *you* watch Thackeray this weekend?

Want To See Madhuri-Nawaz On Screen?

Want To See Madhuri-Nawaz On Screen?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Sukanya Verma gives you various untried Bollywood combinations we would like to see on screen.

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.

Former Pak pacer Sarfraz Nawaz gets death threats

Former Pak pacer Sarfraz Nawaz gets death threats

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Nawaz, 68, has been very vocal about Pakistan cricketers and officials links with the top bookmakers and gamblers, in the print and electronic media. He has also filed cases in courts on match and spot-fixing.

Sharif set to form govt, Imran-backed candidate jumps ship

Sharif set to form govt, Imran-backed candidate jumps ship

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Wasim Qadir, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidate who defeated PML-N's stalwart Sheikh Rohail Asghar from Lahore's National Assembly-121 constituency, joined the PML-N after a meeting with Maryam Nawaz, daughter of the party supremo Nawaz Sharif, at her residence.

What do you think of Nawaz-Mouni jodi?

What do you think of Nawaz-Mouni jodi?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Mouni-Nawaz will feature in Bole Chudiyan to be directed by Shamas Nawab Siddiqui, Nawaz's younger brother.

Babar, Afridi Denied Permission To Play In Canada

Babar, Afridi Denied Permission To Play In Canada

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan have been denied permission by the PCB to play in the Global T20 in Canada.

Pak Army Chief Will Now Stay Till Nov 2027

Pak Army Chief Will Now Stay Till Nov 2027

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Whenever tenures of army chiefs were extended in the recent past, prime ministers were subsequently eased out of office by the same army chief, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Nawaz Sharif disqualified as PML-N chief

Nawaz Sharif disqualified as PML-N chief

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Sharif, 68, was disqualified by the apex court in the Panama Papers case last year under Article 62 of the Constitution for failing to declare a receivable salary as an asset.

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of former premier Nawaz Sharif, is expected to become Pakistan's new prime minister as the coalition of leading political parties led by them is set to comfortably cross the simple majority mark to form the next government after elections produced a split mandate.

Ailing Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds

Ailing Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

According to the short order, Sharif will have to submit two surety bonds worth Rs 10 million each for his release in the case.

Jaishankar lands in Islamabad as India swears by SCO, but no bilaterals

Jaishankar lands in Islamabad as India swears by SCO, but no bilaterals

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

It is the first time in nearly nine years that India's foreign minister travelled to Pakistan even as the ties between the two neighbours remained tense over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Five months after the elections in February 2024, the Pakistan army has not been able to break Imran Khan's resolve and break his political party.'

Support UN resolution on Kashmir, says Malaysian PM during Pak visit

Support UN resolution on Kashmir, says Malaysian PM during Pak visit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

He also said that his country would continue to talk about the Kashmir issue "through channels that are acceptable" and prayed that "the issue is amicably resolved".

Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif shake hands at SCO dinner; no hint of thaw in ties

Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif shake hands at SCO dinner; no hint of thaw in ties

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The brief exchange and handshake between Jaishankar and Sharif took place at a banquet dinner hosted by the Pakistani prime minister at his residence in honour of the delegates attending a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

When Vivek Oberoi met Nawaz Sharif

When Vivek Oberoi met Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com27 May 2014

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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.

'This is Hurting': Pakistan legends slam team after defeat against Bangladesh

'This is Hurting': Pakistan legends slam team after defeat against Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

It was Pakistan's sixth defeat in their last 10 Tests at home and this was also the first time Bangladesh have beaten their neighbours in a Test and series.

Is Sharif next Pak PM? Bilawal Bhutto quits race, to support govt

Is Sharif next Pak PM? Bilawal Bhutto quits race, to support govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Bilawal has said the reality is that his party does not have a mandate to form a federal government.

Who will Nawaz choose to replace Raheel?

Who will Nawaz choose to replace Raheel?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Nawaz Sharif's appointment of a new army chief will influence India-Pakistan relations

Parties of Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto in talks to form next govt

Parties of Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto in talks to form next govt

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is still in the race for the prime ministerial slot despite his party not securing a simple majority in the Feb 8 general elections in Pakistan, some PML-N leaders said on Monday.

'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.'

Dhanush, Nawaz, Tillotama head to Cannes

Dhanush, Nawaz, Tillotama head to Cannes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The legendary film festival has a strong Indian flavour this year.

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.

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on the national team as it included senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.

Behind bars for being daughter of Nawaz Sharif: Maryam

Behind bars for being daughter of Nawaz Sharif: Maryam

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Meanwhile, Maryam has rejected an offer for better facilities in jail.

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.

Had EVMs been there today...: Pakistan President

Had EVMs been there today...: Pakistan President

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

President Alvi recalled the fight for the EVMs waged by the previous PTI-led government, saying that the entire endeavour -- which involved more than 50 meetings at the presidency alone -- was abandoned.

Happy birthday Nawaz!

Happy birthday Nawaz!

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Anil celebrates wedding anniversary... Tovino celebrates four years of Godha...

Pak poll result: Imran-backed Independents win more seats, PML-N largest party

Pak poll result: Imran-backed Independents win more seats, PML-N largest party

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Among the political parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged as the largest party, winning 227 seats, followed by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with 160 seats.

Divorce And The Business World

Divorce And The Business World

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Being financially independent is crucial.' 'This spares women a lot of grief if the marriage, especially in large business families, breaks down.'

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz will be next Pakistan PM

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz will be next Pakistan PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Earlier in the day, Nawaz Sharif resigned from the prime minister's office following disqualification from the Supreme Court in the Panamagate verdict.

Asif Ali Zardari tipped to become Pakistan president

Asif Ali Zardari tipped to become Pakistan president

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

As part of the PML-N and PPP alliance, Shehbaz Sharif, the younger brother of former premier Nawaz Sharif, is expected to become Pakistan's next prime minister.

'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Pakistan is a nuclear country.' 'With the kind of situation that is there in Pakistan today, America will help Pakistan stay afloat.'

Pak govt sends arrest warrants for Nawaz Sharif

Pak govt sends arrest warrants for Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Sharif, 70, has been in London since November last year after the Lahore High Court granted him permission to go abroad for four weeks for treatment.

Does Nawaz fail Thackeray?

Does Nawaz fail Thackeray?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Can Nawazuddin Siddiqui bring Bal Thackeray's powerful personality to life? Syed Firdaus Ashraf watches the Thackeray trailer to find out.