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Pakistani cricket star-turned-politician and head of the party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan greets supporters during a political campaign rally in Multan. Pakistan will hold the general election on July 25, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Imran’s PTI vs PML-N: Central Punjab will see a crucial battle

There were too many cats to stuff into the bag to begin with and the bag would have had to be small to remain unobtrusive.

23 Jul 2018 12:02 AM

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

More chaos, violence likely after Pak polls

The political campaign has borne the full brunt of the playing out of the process of dangerous extremists wearing party colours.

23 Jul 2018 12:00 AM

Captain, my captain! An army behind him

Nawaz Sharif, who came to power in the 2013 election, was ousted over corruption allegations a year ago, removed from office for the third time.

22 Jul 2018 1:53 AM

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Will Sharif’s Shahdat pay off?

The army’s onslaught on Sharif led to defections and a drift of some ‘electables’ to Imran Khan who is viewed as the army’s favourite.

22 Jul 2018 1:44 AM

Both Sharif and Maryam have been sentenced by the accountability court to 10 and 7 years in prison respectively for corruption charges linked to the Panama Papers scandal. (Photo: File)

Maryam Nawaz refuses to shift to Sihala rest house: Report

Maryam told the authorities that she would prefer to stay at the Adiala Jail with her husband and father.

21 Jul 2018 4:33 PM

Pak Punjab is the real battleground: It can make or break Imran’s dreams

Imran is surely much closer to fulfilling his dream this time with a favourable playing field.

19 Jul 2018 6:29 AM

Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam returned to Lahore from London following their conviction in a corruption case. (Photo: File/Twitter)

Why protests are critical to bring change in any system

In Pakistan’s case, the most important reason to enable protest is because the act spurs political participation.

18 Jul 2018 2:26 AM

On July 6, Sharif and Maryam were convicted in absentia in the Avenfield reference case by the Accountability Court. (Photo: ANI)

Islamabad HC rejects Nawaz Sharif, Maryam's request for release on bail

A 2-judge division bench issued notice to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to submit a response on appeals filed by the Sharif family.

17 Jul 2018 5:22 PM

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Nawaz, Maryam, son-in-law challenge ‘guilty’ judgment

Sharif, 68, and his daughter Maryam, 44, were arrested in Lahore on Friday on their arrival from London.

17 Jul 2018 6:40 AM

Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam (Photo: File/Twitter)

Jailed Nawaz Sharif wants open trial in corruption cases

Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz were granted B Class facility in Adiala Jail.

16 Jul 2018 5:33 AM

For Sharifs, is jail a halt on way towards a comeback?

Hyper-partisanship, fear, anger, dread, confusion — it’s all out there at the moment and it’s all mixed up.

16 Jul 2018 12:06 AM

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan. (Photo: AP)

Khan set to tread his seniors’ path

It may be strange now but Mr Sharif was once exactly in the same position as Mr Khan today is.

15 Jul 2018 5:51 AM

Why would anybody wish to be PM?

Traditionally, sections of the military establishment have played a major role in formulating Pakistan’s security policy.

15 Jul 2018 12:05 AM

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. (Photo: File)

Nawaz Sharif, Maryam provided 'B' class facilities at Rawalpindi jail

Class 'B' consists of prisoners who by social status, education have been accustomed to a superior mode of living.

14 Jul 2018 11:57 AM

The plane carrying Nawaz, and Maryam Sharif landed at Lahore's Allama Iqbal Airport at 9:15 pm IST (Indian Standard Time), nearly three hours late from the scheduled arrival. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Nawaz Sharif, Maryam arrested at Lahore airport, shifted to Adiala jail

Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam were shifted to Adiala jail in separate armoured vehicles escorted by police.

14 Jul 2018 11:04 AM

132 die in Pakistan election violence ahead of Sharif return

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement carried on its Aamaq news agency.

14 Jul 2018 6:45 AM

Nawaz Sharif, Maryam arrested for graft, sent to prison

After their arrest they boarded a small, chartered plane bound for Islamabad.

14 Jul 2018 1:49 AM

Nawaz Sharif, Maryam lands in Lahore to rally party, face prison

'A team of NAB is present at the Lahore airport and arrest convicted Nawaz, Maryam from there, NAB spokesman said.

13 Jul 2018 9:53 PM

Supporters of Pakistani former prime minister Nawaz Sharif chant slogans for their leader in Lahore, Pakistan on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Ahead of Pak arrival, Nawaz Sharif questions Lahore crackdown

Nawaz Sharif, Maryam are likely to land at Lahore airport at 8:58 pm (local time) on Etihad Airways flight EY243.

13 Jul 2018 8:56 PM

Maryam Nawaz's son claimed that the protesters, who have been camping outside the Avenfield House, had spit on him and tried to attack him and threw an umbrella as well. (Photo: File/AFP)

London police arrest Nawaz Sharif's grandsons over scuffle with protestors

Report, quoting authorities said, Junaid Safdar was arrested for allegedly punching man, confirmed that Zakariya had also been arrested.

13 Jul 2018 6:19 PM

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