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The job of the caretaker prime minister is to keep the country running between the dissolution of parliament and the new government being sworn in. (Photo: AFP)

Ex-chief justice Nasir Mulk appointed as Pak's caretaker prime minister

The announcement came after weeks of deadlock between PML-N, opposition over name of caretaker prime minister.

28 May 2018 3:32 PM

Pakistan's interior minister Ahsan Iqbal was on Sunday shot at and injured in a suspected assassination bid after he addressed a rally in Punjab province, police said. (Photo: File)

Pak interior minister shot on shoulder in suspected assassination bid

Ahsan Iqbal, 59, sustained a bullet wound on his right shoulder.

06 May 2018 8:36 PM

Sharif made a brief speech in which he did not mention about the man who threw shoe at him. ‘This hurt the sentiments of millions of Pakistanis including myself,’ he said. (Photo: AP)

Shoe-d away: Extremist student hurls shoe at Nawaz Sharif

Sunday, Mr Sharif was a chief guest at Jamia Naemia seminary, Ghari Shahu Lahore.

11 Mar 2018 4:14 PM

Nawaz Sharif, 68, was disqualified by the apex court in the Panama Papers case in July 2017 under Article 62 for failing to declare a receivable salary as an asset. (Photo: File)

Nawaz Sharif disqualified as PML-N chief, rules Pak SC

However, the verdict will not affect the PML-N's registration as a party.

21 Feb 2018 8:25 PM

Opposition parties say that since the Sharif family is facing multiple cases in courts and political challenges it needs its friends in the Saudi royal family to reach a deal with the establishment in Pakistan. (Photo: File)

May be royal family can negotiate with Pak govt: Sharif arrives in Saudi

The Sharif family is facing three corruption cases linked to the Panama Papers scandal.

31 Dec 2017 1:38 PM

PML-N lawmakers threaten to resign

Sialvi has also reiterated demand for a resignation of the Rana Sanaullah over his stance on the finality of the prophethood.

11 Dec 2017 2:52 AM

The previously obscure Islamist group has been calling for weeks for Hamid's ousting over a hastily-abandoned amendment to the oath which election candidates must swear. (Photo: AP)

Pak’s hardline leader calls off weeks-long protest after law minister resigns

The protesters have linked the amended wording to blasphemy - a highly contentious issue in Muslim Pakistan that has often fuelled violence.

27 Nov 2017 1:15 PM

The protesters had staged sit-in in the capital for about three weeks demanding removal of Hamid for changes in a law related to the Khatm-i-Nabuwwat (finality of prohpethood) oath in the Elections Act 2017. (Photo: AP)

Law Minister Zahid Hamid resigns over hardline protests in Pak

The resignation came as part of an agreement reached between the government and the protesters overnight.

27 Nov 2017 1:01 PM

Shehbaz Sharif set to become PML-N chief

During the meeting, the leaders also discussed current political scenario and future strategy for the PML-N, party sources said.

31 Oct 2017 1:04 AM

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

Sharif’s ouster leaves Pak parliament seat vacant; wife, daughter nominated

A party quoted Nawaz Sharif as telling the consultative meeting that he would make a final decision on the issue after reaching Lahore.

08 Aug 2017 2:46 PM

The announcement charts a way forward for Pakistan after the Supreme Court ousted Sharif on Friday following an investigation into corruption allegations against him and his family. (Photo: AFP)

Pak govt or family enterprise: Sharif passes baton to brother

The move maintains the eponymous Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party's hold on power, with Nawaz continuing to act as puppet master.

31 Jul 2017 10:10 AM

The ruling party named Sharif's younger brother Shahbaz as his successor over the weekend, but he must first enter parliament by contesting the seat left vacant by Sharif. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Pakistan parliament to meet on Tuesday, elect new prime minister

In the meantime, the PML-N which enjoys a majority in parliament, has nominated ex-oil minister Shahid Abbasi as interim prime minister.

30 Jul 2017 6:13 PM

Nawaz Sharif, who resigned from his post after the top court disqualified him, was quoted by The Express Tribune as saying that he wished to see his brother Shehbaz appointed the next prime minister. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz could be Pak PM: reports

Names of Rana Sanaullah and Hamza Shehbaz are being touted as contenders for the post of Punjab chief minister, the report said.

28 Jul 2017 8:38 PM

According to Pakistani media reports, it was decided in advance that if the Supreme Court disqualifies Nawaz Sharif then Asif will be made interim prime minister for 45 days till someone from Nawaz Sharif's family is elected. (Photo: AFP)

Khawaja Asif likely to be interim Pak PM after Sharif’s ouster

Despite Nawaz's disqualification, ruling party Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) enjoys a majority in the Parliament.

28 Jul 2017 6:38 PM

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