Pakistani PM's heart surgery successfulPakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif underwent successful open heart surgery in a London hospital on Tuesday, his second cardiac procedure in five years, his daughter said. Sharif's surgery comes as his government prepares to More… |
Pakistani PM to undergo heart surgery in LondonPakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will undergo open heart surgery in London on Tuesday, his family and office said, in what will be his second cardiac operation in five years. Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on More… |
Iran, Pakistan aim to boost trade to $5bnPakistan and Iran aim to increase annual trade volumes between the two countries to $5 billion by 2021, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday. Sharif spoke at a business conference with Iranian President Hassan Ro More… |
Pakistan's military helped revive talks with IndiaThe quiet involvement of Pakistan's powerful military in its foreign policy this year paved the way for reviving a stalled dialogue with India, officials said, a thaw leading to the first visit to Pakistan by an Indian premier in almost 12 y More… |
Indian PM makes surprise visit to PakistanIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise stopover in Pakistan on Friday to meet his counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, the first time an Indian premier has visited the rival nation in over a decade. The visit by Modi just hours More… |
Bahraini group signs franchise accord with ParksideBahrain-based Ahmed Sharif Group has signed a franchise agreement with Parkside Hotels, a US-based global hotel chain with a range of properties catering to budget and luxury segments. Under the agreement, Ahmed Sharif’s Orange Tower Two More… |
Pakistan PM chairs parliament session as crisis deepensPakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a joint session of parliament on Tuesday as a deepening crisis over mass protests demanding his resignation prompted fears of an army intervention. Sharif had called the session and he More… |
Pakistan protesters vow no let-up until PM quitsMore than 20,000 anti-government protesters flooded the centre of Pakistan's capital on Saturday, vowing to stay in the streets until Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resigns. The numbers were far below what protest organizers expe More… |
Pakistan court clears election bar on SharifPakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that popular former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his politician brother can contest elections, removing a cause of political uncertainty in recent months. Two-time prime minister Sharif, who pol More… |
Pakistan court suspends ruling on SharifsPakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended a ruling barring former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother from holding elected office and restored their government in the key province of Punjab. President Asif Ali Zardari plunged P More… |