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'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Right now, we have no relationship with Pakistan. And the relationship with China is not great.'

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.

Attock jail being readied for Nawaz Sharif

Attock jail being readied for Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The VIP cells of Attock jail in Punjab province were being whitewashed and new curtains and furniture put in place to house former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother.

Pak should buy power from India: Nawaz Sharif

Pak should buy power from India: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Pakistan should buy electricity from India to overcome a crippling energy shortage if it is provided at an affordable rate, former premier Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday.

Cricket Buzz: PCB chief briefs Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations

Cricket Buzz: PCB chief briefs Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations

Rediff.com25 May 2014

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sethi has briefed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak cricket relations ahead of the Premier's two-day official visit to India.

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.

'Rubio's Call To Munir Was Critical'

'Rubio's Call To Munir Was Critical'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Fears in Washington began to intensify when it was realised that subsequent Pakistani and Indian attacks on major military facilities -- which were significant in terms of geographic scope and intensity -- could rapidly take both sides to where neither actually wanted to go.' 'The US objective was to stop the fighting as soon as possible. Everything else was secondary.'

Didn't go to meet Nawaz Sharif, Uddhav quips on talks with PM

Didn't go to meet Nawaz Sharif, Uddhav quips on talks with PM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

As his one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew intense interest in political circles, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said there was nothing wrong in having such interaction, adding snarkily that he had not gone to meet Pakistani leader Nawaz Sharif.

Panama Papers: Imran Khan submits evidence against Nawaz Sharif family

Panama Papers: Imran Khan submits evidence against Nawaz Sharif family

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf submitted the documents containing details of alleged bank accounts held by the Sharif family and loan write-off schemes.

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif hospitalised in London

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif hospitalised in London

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Former Pakistan prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif was on Wednesday admitted to a London hospital after complaining of heart pain.

Pak SC acquits Nawaz Sharif of hijacking charges

Pak SC acquits Nawaz Sharif of hijacking charges

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Friday acquitted former prime minister Nawaz Sharif of hijacking charges, stemming from the military coup against his government in 1999, paving the way for his return to electoral politics. Sharif had been banned from office by a lower court after being found guilty of hijacking the then army chief General Pervez Musharraf's plane in 1999.

PM hails Nawaz Sharif's victory, invites him to India

PM hails Nawaz Sharif's victory, invites him to India

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday applauded Nawaz Sharif and his party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz for their convincing victory in the recently concluded elections and conveyed India's desire to work with him to chart "a new course" in India-Pakistan relations.

PML-N formally nominates Nawaz Sharif for PM's office

PML-N formally nominates Nawaz Sharif for PM's office

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz has formally nominated its chief Nawaz Sharif for the office of prime minister after the party moved towards a simple majority in the 342-member National Assembly or Pakistan's lower house of parliament. The final approval for Sharif's nomination will be made during a meeting of the PML-N's parliamentary committee before the start of the first session of the new National Assembly.

Nawaz Sharif set for third term as Pak PM

Nawaz Sharif set for third term as Pak PM

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party took an unassailable lead over its rivals in landmark general elections that witnessed a huge turnout despite Taliban threats and bomb attacks.

Nawaz Sharif on why India DID NOT attack Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif on why India DID NOT attack Pakistan

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Pakistan's nuclear arsenal deterred India from carrying out any attacks and made the country's defence impregnable, former premier Nawaz Sharif has claimed.

Nawaz Sharif govt has given 'good signals': India

Nawaz Sharif govt has given 'good signals': India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

India on Friday said the Nawaz Sharif government in Pakistan has given 'good signals" in normalising bilateral ties but cautioned against expecting "magic overnight".

PM Modi, Nawaz Sharif exchange pleasantries in Astana

PM Modi, Nawaz Sharif exchange pleasantries in Astana

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Modi enquired about Sharif, his mother and family.

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

When Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visits the White House on Wednesday, it will be his first encounter with an American president since that turbulent meeting with Bill Clinton when the Kargil war was raging 14 years ago.

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The court delivered the verdict after postponing it for four times in the Avenfield corruption case -- pertaining to the ownership of four flats in the posh Avenfield House in London.

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N gets 124 seats in National Assembly

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N gets 124 seats in National Assembly

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The Election Commission on Thursday announced results for 261 constituencies of the National Assembly or lower house of the Parliament. The results of the remaining 11 constituencies will be declared later.

SHOCKING! 'Pak PM Nawaz Sharif gave approval for '93 Mumbai blasts'

SHOCKING! 'Pak PM Nawaz Sharif gave approval for '93 Mumbai blasts'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

In the book, 'Where Borders Bleed: An Insider's Account of Indo-Pak Relations', Rajiv Dogra says that a judge had told him of this.

Nawaz Sharif to be sworn in as Pak PM tomorrow

Nawaz Sharif to be sworn in as Pak PM tomorrow

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Nawaz Sharif is expected to be sworn in for a record third term as Pakistan's prime minister Wednesday with a very small cabinet comprising close aides shortly after he is formally elected to the post.

Won't allow the army to dictate terms: Nawaz Sharif

Won't allow the army to dictate terms: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Refusing to play second fiddle to the powerful military, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said he will be the Army chief's "boss" if voted back to power in the May 11 general elections.

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.

Nawaz Sharif re-elected as PML-N chief

Nawaz Sharif re-elected as PML-N chief

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Sharif, 67, had to step down as the chief of the PML-N after he was disqualified as the prime minister by the Supreme Court on July 28 in the Panama Papers scandal.

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.

Pak court orders filing of murder charges against Nawaz Sharif

Pak court orders filing of murder charges against Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

A Pakistani court on Saturday ordered framing of murder charges against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz and 19 others over the June violence near Canada-based cleric Tahirul Qadri's headquarters here that killed 14 of his supporters.

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'It showed me that this man had courage. He makes his own decisions, but he also trusted me enough in that moment to walk with me into the crowd,' Modi tells Lex Fridman on his podcast.

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N most popular party in Pak: Survey

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N most popular party in Pak: Survey

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party's popularity has gone down by a massive 22 per cent among likely voters, according to a survey. The survey, conducted by the International Republican Institute, has shown that the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz Sharif group) has witnessed an increase of 3.7 per cent in its popularity.

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.

I am still the Pak prime minister: Nawaz Sharif

I am still the Pak prime minister: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Sharif, who heads the Pakistan Muslim League-N party, said he and former premier Benazir Bhutto wanted to return to Pakistan before the general elections, scheduled for later this year, in order to launch their campaigns.

Heart to heart in Islamabad: Sushma meets Pak PM Nawaz Sharif

Heart to heart in Islamabad: Sushma meets Pak PM Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Sushma Swaraj called on Pakistan PM Sharif, amid efforts by both countries to revive the stalled dialogue process to improve ties.

Nawaz Sharif may attend Modi's oath-taking ceremony

Nawaz Sharif may attend Modi's oath-taking ceremony

Rediff.com22 May 2014

India has invited leaders of all South Asian countries, including Nawaz to Modi's oath-taking ceremony scheduled for May 26.

Nawaz Sharif may be allowed to return to Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif may be allowed to return to Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The official said the Sharif family, which currently lives in London, have maintained their contacts with the Pakistan government through interlocutors, though both sides have vehemently denied it publicly.

Panama papers: Pakistan SC verdict on Nawaz Sharif on Friday

Panama papers: Pakistan SC verdict on Nawaz Sharif on Friday

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The decision is keenly awaited as it would determine the course of Pakistan's polity and with it Sharif's. An adverse decision may result in Sharif's disqualification, or even snap elections.

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

When Nawaz Sharif gave Bill Clinton a hard time over Kargil

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

When Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visits the White House on Wednesday, it will be his first encounter with an American president since that turbulent meeting with Bill Clinton when the Kargil war was raging 14 years ago.

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N wins polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N wins polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has emerged as the single largest party in the legislative assembly elections in the strategically-located Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Pakistan foils plot to target Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan foils plot to target Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Pakistani authorities claimed to have foiled a plot to target Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif by busting a terror network planning to launch suicide attack on his residence in Raiwind on the outskirts of Lahore.

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.