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  • When is Nawaz coming back? PML-N sources announce a date

    When is Nawaz coming back? PML-N sources announce a date

    As former Prime Minister Imran Khan remains incarcerated at Attock Jail, the matter of the return to Pakistan of another former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, remains unclear with no official announcements as yet.

    However, SAMAA News has reported that the official date may finally have been decided.

    There is a strategy in place for Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif’s long-anticipated return from London. Nawaz Sharif will reach Lahore from London on a passenger plane on October 15, SAMMAA has reported. PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif will also meet Nawaz in this regard today.


    PML-N sources said that Nawaz Sharif has assigned his central leadership with arranging his reception.

    According to sources who talked to the news outlet, former assembly members and organisation executives have been told to gather as many individuals as possible for the party head’s reception.

    Maryam Nawaz, the PML-N’s chief organiser, is in charge of reception-related matters.

    Earlier, it was reported that Nawaz will return to Pakistan by mid-September; however, the party’s plans changed in the last few days after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced that elections will not take place within 90 days.

  • KHAN TO BE SET FREE, Shehbaz is NOT happy

    KHAN TO BE SET FREE, Shehbaz is NOT happy

    Shehbaz Sharif took to X (formerly Twitter) and reacted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) decision suspending Imran Khan’s three-year sentence in the Toshakhana case.”‘Laadla’s’ sentence has been suspended, not terminated,” Sharif wrote, adding that Chief Justice’s message of “Good to see you” and “Wishing you good luck” has reached Islamabad High Court.

    He tweeted, “Before the decision comes, everyone knows what the decision will be, so it should be a momentary concern for the justice system. If a clear message is received from the higher judiciary, then what else should the subordinate court do?”

    He further stated that a monitoring judge was appointed to ensure Nawaz Sharif’s punishment, and the then Chief Justice himself became a monitoring judge to save “Laadla”.

    He added, “This role of the justice system will be written in the dark chapter of history. Scales tilted to one side and a justice system that undermines justice are not acceptable. The law is powerless before the one who sold watch. Thieves and state terrorists will be facilitated, then where will the common man get justice in the country?”

    He also stated that be it May 9, be it an attack on the judicial complex, be it throwing petrol bombs on the police, everything is forgiven.

    READ MORE: Imran Khan’s Toshakhana conviction suspended by Islamabad High Court

  • Nawaz Sharif finalises date for return to Pakistan

    Nawaz Sharif finalises date for return to Pakistan

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif is likely to return to Pakistan on October 15 this year as per family discussions, according to reliable sources as reported by Murtaza Ali Shah for Geo News.

    The matter of the date was discussed between Nawaz, Shehbaz Sharif and close family members in London.

    Earlier, it was reported that Nawaz will return to Pakistan by mid-September; however, the party’s plans changed in the last few days after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced that elections will not take place within 90 days.

    Sources told Geo that Nawaz’s return has been delayed till mid-October, not because of the ECP announcement but over the advice of party loyalists that September is too hot and for large-scale political gatherings, making mid-October a better time for return.

    The decision to return around mid-October was taken after Shehbaz held two meetings with the PML-N supremo in London.

    “It’s the severity of weather that is being kept in mind in deciding the return date of Nawaz Sharif. There could be a further change but for now, the date of 15th October is final, and further discussions will take place around it,” said the trusted source.

  • Shehbaz Sharif arrives in London to meet Nawaz

    Shehbaz Sharif arrives in London to meet Nawaz

    Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached London on Sunday to meet Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif. According to Geo News, the agenda of the meeting between the two brothers included the upcoming general elections and Nawaz Sharif’s return to Pakistan.

    Shehbaz Sharif’s son Salman Shehbaz is accompanying him.


    According to PML-N sources, Shehbaz Sharif will meet his brother as well as other party leaders in London.
    Several former federal ministers are also present in the British capital to join the crucial meeting about Nawaz Sharif’s return to the country.
    Earlier, Shehbaz Sharif has said that his elder brother will return to Pakistan next month and face the law.

  • Caretaker Prime Minister condemns attack on Christian Community in Jaranwala

    Caretaker Prime Minister condemns attack on Christian Community in Jaranwala

    On Wednesday morning, Jaranwala, Faisalabad, became the site of communal violence as multiple churches were burnt amid allegations of blasphemy against two Christian community members. Mobs attacked churches and residential houses along with office of the assistant commissioner of Jaranwala. As yet, Salvation Army Church, United Presbyterian Church, Allied Foundation Church, and Shehroonwala Church situated in the Isa Nagri area along with multiple houses have been burnt. Christian colonies all around the city have been evacuated, while the Lahore-Multan motorway was also blocked by protestors amid a complete shutter down in the city.

    Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has asked all law enforcement to apprehend the culprits & bring them to justice and given assurances that stern action will be taken against those who violate law and target minorities.

    Politicians from different political parties of Pakistan have raised their concerns, condemned the incident, and shown solidarity with the Christian community of Pakistan.

    Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the incident while saying that government should take action against the culprits.

    Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and former Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, urged the administration to ensure the safety of the Christian community and their churches.

    The Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan, Riina Kionka, said, “We call for restoring calm & order.”

    Senator Sarfraz Bugti tweeted, “Punjab Govermnet should enforce its full might to protect the Christian churches and homes.”

    Former Interior Minister of Pakistan and President of PMLN Punjab, Rana Sanaullah said, “The culprits must be brought to justice at the earliest, and the law should take its due course.”

    Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council, Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, tweeted that there is no space in Islam for violence.

    Politician and activist Ammar Ali Jan stated that the police is helpless in front of bigots.

  • Anwaar ul Haq Kakar sworn in as caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan

    Anwaar ul Haq Kakar sworn in as caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan

    Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has officially assumed office as the eighth caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the President House, where President Arif Alvi administered the oath to Kakar.

    The event was attended by former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, former cabinet members, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, caretaker Chief Ministers of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other high-ranking officials from different sectors of the government.

    Following the oath-taking, the caretaker PM Kakar was given a guard of honor at the Prime Minister’s House, symbolizing his official responsibility as the interim leader.

    His initial responsibility is to announce his cabinet so that the electoral process is conducted smoothly.

    Kakar’s appointment as the caretaker Prime Minister was unveiled on Saturday, following deliberations between Shehbaz Sharif and former opposition leader Raja Riaz. After several days of speculation, Kakar was officially designated for the role.

    Kakar took to X (former Twitter) to announce his resignation from Senate along with giving up membership of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP)

  • What are Pakistani politicians saying on Independence Day?

    As Pakistan celebrates its 76th Independence Day, let’s take a look at what the country’s leaders chose to highlight in their messages.

    Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated the nation on Independence Day in a prerecorded video, filmed before his arrest on August 5. He has also gave a message to Pakistan’s youth that they need to struggle hard to achieve success, adding that there is no need to go abroad to earn money.  Iman Khan has also said that Pakistan was Allama Iqbal’s dream, and as a nation, we need to struggle hard for its success.

    On the other hand, the outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his best wishes to the nation on Independence Day.

    He also paid tributes to Quaid-e-Azam in a tweet posted on Monday:

    “On the 76th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence, I join the nation in paying rich tributes to the Quaid-i-Azam, and hundreds of thousands of unsung heroes of the freedom movement for their selflessness, sacrifices, and devotion to the cause of Pakistan. The Quaid’s statesmanship was a critical factor in shaping Pakistan’s story”.

    The vice president of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz Sharif, wrote “Pakistan Zindabad” in her tweet.

    Interim Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has said in his tweet, “Happy Independence Day. Honoured to join the 14th August function alongside Cabinet members, Judiciary, Army, Administration, and Police officers”. Senator Sherry Rehman has also said in her tweet “Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Pakistanis”.


    On the other hand, former finance minister Ishaq Dar also wrote in his tweet “Happy Independent Day”.

  • ‘I’ve been establishment ki aankh ka taara for 30 years’: Shehbaz Sharif

    ‘I’ve been establishment ki aankh ka taara for 30 years’: Shehbaz Sharif

    Talking to journalists in Islamabad on Saturday, outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that he has never denied his links with the establishment, calling himself the apple of their eyes. “When was my relationship with the establishment not good?”

    Last week, Shehbaz lamented being touted as an “establishment’s man”.

    “I was called the establishment’s man, but I did not care about those taunts. I never met army chiefs for personal reasons; the only motive behind those meetings was to ensure that the establishment and governments take the country forward together.”

    Shehbaz Sharif said this during a farewell ceremony at the Prime Minister’s house. Senior reporters, journalists, and anchors came to the event.

    On this occasion, the prime minister was questioned about why, in addition to encouraging investment in the nation, he was attributing General Asim Munir’s leadership to the Bhara Kahu Bypass project’s success

    He said in response that the army chief was to be credited for ensuring the project’s prompt completion.

    On the other hand, Former Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has explained that Shehbaz Sharif’s statement about being the apple of the establishment’s eye, he said it satirically. 
    Maryam Aurangzeb further clarified that Shahbaz Sharif said, “If I am the apple of the eye, then why was I in Attock Fort, Attock Jail, Adiala Jail, and Kot Lakhpat Jail.” She added that Shahbaz Sharif went to jail during both General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani’s time and General Musharraf’s time.

  • Who is Anwaar-Ul-Haq Kakar?

    Who is Anwaar-Ul-Haq Kakar?

    Taking whole of the country by surprise, Senator Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has been declared the next Interim Prime Minister of Pakistan, assuming the highly sought-after position in a stunning turn of events. Raja Riaz, the opposition leader, made the declaration on Saturday after holding talks with the Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif.

    Dr. Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan, also signed the summary of the appointment, making the appointment official.

    The recently chosen interim premier was born in Balochistan’s Muslim Bagh neighborhood of Killa Saifullah district in 1971.

    After finishing elementary school at St. Francis School in Quetta, he attended Cadet College in Kohat, but after the death of his father, he moved back to the provincial capital of Balochistan.

    The Senator graduated from the University of Balochistan with a Master’s degree in political science and sociology.

    In order to begin his profession, Senator Kakar worked as a teacher in his hometown.
    He was appointed in 2018 to serve as the primary spokesperson for the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and is also one of its founding members.
    The interim prime minister is also a chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis.
    In 2008, he contested elections for a seat in the National Assembly from Quetta on a Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) ticket.

    Geo News’ Hamid Mir has said about him, “Though he has been involved in politics, Kakar is widely regarded as a great intellectual in the country.”

    A clip of the caretaker PM immediately went viral in which he had said in a press conference held after May 9, “A section of the public made Imran Khan. A section of Pakistan’s judiciary made Imran. A section of Pakistan’s establishment also contributed. I am not condemning anyone, I am condemning only Imran. The people did not make Imran what he is to attack state institutions.”
    He also said, “May 9 is the darkest day in the history of Pakistan’s politics”.

  • Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is the caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan

    The suspense is over. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, who belongs to Balochistan Awami Party, has been made caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan.

    Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, elected to the Pakistani Senate from Balochistan in March 2018, previously worked as the advisor to Chief Minister of Balochistan’s information department from January to March 2018 and as the government of Balochistan’s spokesperson from December 2015 to January 2018.
    He has often spoken about on academic and policy-making platforms as an avid book reader and ardent thinker with an understanding of the problems faced by Pakistan’s restive Baloch province.

    Senator Kakar holds a hopeful vision for a powerful Balochistan, committed to the Pakistani nation.

    He graduated from the National Defence University in Islamabad with a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology. English, Urdu, Persian, Pushto, Balochi, and Brahvi are all spoken by him with ease.