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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.

Amid tension on border, PM Modi greets Sharif on birthday

Amid tension on border, PM Modi greets Sharif on birthday

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Last year on this day, Modi had made a huge gesture by travelling to Lahore on an unscheduled visit to wish Sharif personally and attend the marriage ceremony of his kin.

Sharif, Maryam provided 'B' class facilities in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi

Sharif, Maryam provided 'B' class facilities in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The National Accountability Bureau officials took Sharif, 68, and Maryam, 44, into custody in the Avenfield case, shortly after their arrival at Lahore airport from London via Abu Dhabi. They were flown to Islamabad on a special aircraft and then were taken to the Adiala Jail in separate armoured personnel carriers escorted by police convoys.

Climate change? Modi, Sharif talk briefly in Paris

Climate change? Modi, Sharif talk briefly in Paris

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday briefly interacted with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Paris on the sidelines of a United Nations summit on climate change.

Nawaz Sharif briefs President on political crisis

Nawaz Sharif briefs President on political crisis

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday met President Mamnoon Hussain here and discussed the current political crisis caused due to anti-government protests spearheaded by opposition leader Imran Khan and cleric Tahirul Qadri, demanding the premier's resignation.

War with India is NOT an option: Sharif

War with India is NOT an option: Sharif

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

War with India is not an option as use of force could only worsen the situation, Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said while hoping to resolve all outstanding issues between the two countries.

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.

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

Hollywood icon Omar Sharif dies at 83

Hollywood icon Omar Sharif dies at 83

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The Egypt-born actor's agent Steve Kenis said, "He suffered a heart attack in a hospital in Cairo."

High time India, Pak set aside hostilities, says Sharif

High time India, Pak set aside hostilities, says Sharif

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Sharif also thanked Modi for visiting Lahore last week.

So what's the other Sharif doing in China?

So what's the other Sharif doing in China?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Pakistan's powerful Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif's visit to Beijing comes in the backdrop of assertions by Pakistan that it will raise its concerns at the international level over India's successful test of supersonic interceptor missile.

As expected, Sharif mentions K word at UN

As expected, Sharif mentions K word at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Weakened by two fierce political opponents and the army in Pakistan, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's United Nations speech was to address his domestic audience.

Modi-Sharif meeting at UN unlikely, says report

Modi-Sharif meeting at UN unlikely, says report

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Sharif and Modi are expected to attend the UN General Assembly session next week.

US warns Pak of 'potential risk' over trade deal with Iran

US warns Pak of 'potential risk' over trade deal with Iran

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Early this week, the US imposed sanctions on suppliers to Pakistan's ballistic missile programme, including three companies from China.

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.

Furfura Sharif cleric's outfit joins Congress-Left alliance in Bengal

Furfura Sharif cleric's outfit joins Congress-Left alliance in Bengal

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

In a new political alignment in poll-bound West Bengal, state Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday announced the inclusion of newly formed Indian Secular Front (ISF) of Furfura Sharif cleric Abbas Siddiqui in the Left Front-Congress alliance.

Nawaz Sharif vows to support struggle of Kashmiri people

Nawaz Sharif vows to support struggle of Kashmiri people

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Pak PM reiterated his government's firm resolve to extend its fullest moral, diplomatic and political support to the indigenous freedom struggle of Kashmiri people.

Did Trump really say those 'fantastic' things about Sharif

Did Trump really say those 'fantastic' things about Sharif

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

While Sharif's office has released a read-out of his conversation with Trump, the US president-elect's team has issued bare minimum information, triggering much bemusement both in mainstream and social media.

Nawaz Sharif invites Kashmiri hardliner Geelani to Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif invites Kashmiri hardliner Geelani to Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Geelani was handed the invitation letter from Sharif by Pakistan high commissioner in India Abdul Basit over a dinner at the latter's residence at Tilak Marg in Delhi.

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.

US applauds Modi-Sharif bilateral meeting

US applauds Modi-Sharif bilateral meeting

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The United States on Tuesday applauded the first bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, adding it welcomes any steps by the two South Asian neighbours to strengthen and deepen their dialogue and cooperation.

Keen to meet Trump, Sharif may visit US next month

Keen to meet Trump, Sharif may visit US next month

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Analysts say that it will be a major breakthrough if a meeting is actually realised.

Kashmir's 'freedom struggle' cannot be equated with terrorism, says Sharif

Kashmir's 'freedom struggle' cannot be equated with terrorism, says Sharif

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Sharif said Kashmiris were fighting for their right of self-determination and Pakistan would continue to support them.

'Democracy Will be Weakened In Modi 3.0'

'Democracy Will be Weakened In Modi 3.0'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'Modi's image has no takers among the masses.'

Sharif offers prayers at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Sharif offers prayers at Delhi's Jama Masjid

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday offered prayers at the historic Jama Masjid and visited the Red Fort in Old Delhi area.

Trump called PM 'terrific guy', Pak 'amazing country': Sharif's office

Trump called PM 'terrific guy', Pak 'amazing country': Sharif's office

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'Pakistanis are one of the most intelligent people. Please convey to the Pakistani people that they are amazing,' the President-elect told Sharif, claims Pak PMO.

PM Sharif wants peace with India: Pakistan

PM Sharif wants peace with India: Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

At the core of Sharif's initiatives is the belief that Pakistan's economic revival is not possible until it has improved and tension-free relations with neighbouring countries, particularly India and Afghanistan, said Tariq Fatemi, the Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs.

Berrington to lead Scotland's squad in T20 World Cup

Berrington to lead Scotland's squad in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Richie Berrington will lead Scotland's 14-member squad in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, the Cricket Scotland (CS) announced the squad on Wednesday.

Mobile services suspended across Pak as voting underway

Mobile services suspended across Pak as voting underway

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With former prime minister Imran Khan in jail, Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is tipped to emerge as the single largest party in the elections.

Sharif calls for peace during talks with Modi

Sharif calls for peace during talks with Modi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that India and Pakistan must put aside differences and work for peace.

Why Nitish Supports '1 Nation, 1 Poll'

Why Nitish Supports '1 Nation, 1 Poll'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Nitish Kumar wants to assure the BJP leadership that he will continue to be a part of the NDA. But he also wants to secure a larger number of seats for his party in the 2025 assembly elections in Bihar.

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.

Looking forward to working with Modi: Sharif

Looking forward to working with Modi: Sharif

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has written to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi expressing satisfaction over his meeting with him recently and said he was looking forward to working with him in "harmony on all unsettled matters".

Sharif our guest: S Arabia

Sharif our guest: S Arabia

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

Sharif was greeted by Saudi intelligence chief Prince Miqren bin Abdul Aziz, the agency said.

Ping! How Nawaz Sharif & Co were exposed!

Ping! How Nawaz Sharif & Co were exposed!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

When Bastian Obermayer and Frederik Obermaier shone a light on the Pandora's Box that became famous as the Panama Papers, even they didn't know how it would shake up the murky world of finance, indeed the world itself.

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

Nawaz Sharif a 'closet Taliban': Musharraf

Nawaz Sharif a 'closet Taliban': Musharraf

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

In an interview to ABC News, Musharraf called Sharif 'abrasive' and 'confrontational'.

Pakistan PM Sharif's name removed from Panama Papers

Pakistan PM Sharif's name removed from Panama Papers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The ICIJ on its website has now acknowledged the error and removed all data from its website carrying the name of Sharif as the original Panama Papers never contained his name.

Have to work together, Sharif tells armed forces

Have to work together, Sharif tells armed forces

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday praised the powerful Army and its chief Gen Raheel Sharif and stressed on the need to work together for a strong economy, democracy and containment of terrorism.

Wary Sharif raising Kashmir with anyone he shakes hands with

Wary Sharif raising Kashmir with anyone he shakes hands with

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has raised the Kashmir issue with almost every world leader he has held talks with on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session, but his efforts to internationalise the dispute with India appeared to have gained no traction.