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Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves after a press conference on his appearance in front of an accountability court to face corruption charges, in Islamabad on 26 September 2017. Picture: AFP

Pakistani prime minister nawaz sharif

Pakistan opens terrorism inquiry against ex-PM's party 10 days before election

By Reuters

The case relates to a march staged by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on 13 July, when Sharif returned to Pakistan, which defied a ban on holding...

  • FILE: Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Ousted Pakistani PM starts defiant 'caravan' to hometown

    Thousands of Nawaz Sharif party supporters thronged the capital to join in the rally, setting up camps where he'll address the crowd.

    1784 days ago
  • FILE: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Picture: Facebook.com

    [ALERT] Pakistan's top court disqualifies PM Sharif from office

    The Supreme Court dismissed Sharif after an investigative panel alleged his family could not account for its vast wealth.

    1797 days ago
  • FILE: Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Picture: AFP.

    Pakistan's Supreme Court starts hearings to decide PM's future

    The Supreme Court could put Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on trial on corruption charges or disqualify him from office.

    1807 days ago
  • Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Picture: AFP.

    US to discuss nuclear security concerns with Pakistan

    There are concerns that Pakistan might be on the verge of deploying a small tactical nuclear weapon.

    2448 days ago
  • FILE: Indian villagers transport their belongings on a horse cart as they head for higher ground during a flash flood on the banks of the River Tawi in Jammu on 4 September, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Heaviest rain in 50 years catch India, Pakistan off guard

    As the number of dead hits 420, both countries have been criticised for their disaster preparedness.

    2849 days ago
  • Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif. Picture: Facebook.

    Pakistan protests ease as rival leaders negotiate

    Protests turned deadly last weekend when thousands tried to storm the prime minister's house.

    2855 days ago
  • Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Pakistani PM mulls over 3 month resignation

    Nawaz Sharif has now met with military leaders to discuss the option of resigning for three months.

    2857 days ago
  • FILE:Pakistani cricketer-turned politician and opposition leader Imran Khan is leading the anti-government protests. Picture: AFP.

    More violent clashes in Pakistan

    Protesters have been on the streets for weeks trying to bring down Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

    2858 days ago
  • Chairman of Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaaf party (PTI), Imran Khan, addresses thousands of people at Azadi Square outside the country's Parliament in August 2014. Picture: Official PTI Facebook page.

    Pakistan: Situation remains tense

    3 people were killed when thousands of protesters tried to storm PM Nawaz Sharif’s residence.

    2858 days ago
  • In a bid to resolve the standoff, government representatives have held sporadic talks with protest leaders. Picture: AFP.

    Pakistan: Protesters gear up for decisive day

    In a bid to resolve a standoff, govt representatives have held talks with protest leaders.

    2862 days ago
  • Smoke rises after militants launched an early morning assault at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on 9 June, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Death toll rises from Karachi airport siege

    Militants attacked one of Pakistan’s biggest airports on Sunday and killed at least 24 people.

    2942 days ago
  • Nawaz Sharif has demanded to know why police stood by while a pregnant woman was stoned to death. Picture: AFP.

    Pakistan PM denounces 'honour killing'

    Nawaz Sharif has demanded to know why police stood by while a pregnant woman was stoned to death.

    2952 days ago
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