World, South asia, 28th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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World South Asia 28 Jul 2017

World, South asia, 28 Jul 2017

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

His second term from 1997 was ended in 1999 by Army chief Pervez Musharraf in a bloodless coup. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif: PM thrice, but forced to quit in middle of term every time

A steel tycoon-cum-politician, Sharif had served as the Pakistan's prime minister for the first time from 1990 to 1993.

28 Jul 2017 2:31 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: File)

Chronology of Panama Papers scandal in Pakistan

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalism published the Panama Papers, exposing tax evasion by the world's elite.

28 Jul 2017 2:20 PM

Speculation within the vocal local media suggests that the party is planning to bring in an interim prime minister for a few weeks. (Photo: File)

As Nawaz Sharif steps down, who could be Pakistan's next PM?

Sharif's chosen candidate will put a vote in the National Assembly a rubber stamp affair as the PML-N holds a strong majority in the house.

28 Jul 2017 2:07 PM

Embattled Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, whose political future will be decided tomorrow by the Supreme Court when it will announce its much-awaited verdict in the Panamagate case. (Photo: File)

Pak MPs rush to pay higher taxes after Panamagate

Tax contributions by cabinet ministers increased by more than 70 per cent to Rs 28.6 million against the preceding year.

28 Jul 2017 1:22 PM

In May, the Supreme Court set up a six-member joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate the charges against the 67-year-old Sharif and his family. (Photo: AP)

Panamagate verdict: Pak PM Nawaz Sharif resigns after SC disqualifies him

Sharif 'stands disqualified', the court said in its highly anticipated ruling over the allegations stemming from the Panama Papers leak.

28 Jul 2017 12:43 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Panama graft case: Pakistan's apex court to rule on fate of PM Nawaz Sharif

Around 3,000 police and paramilitary forces were to be deployed around the court in Islamabad ahead of the ruling.

28 Jul 2017 10:28 AM

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi (Photo: PTI)

NSA Ajit Doval, Yang Jiechi discuss 'major problems' amid Sikkim standoff

China's state-run news agency also reported that Yang met separately with Doval and his other counterparts from South Africa and Brazil.

28 Jul 2017 9:12 AM

Pakistan interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan (Photo: AFP)

Pak minister says 'will resign after judgement'; Panama case verdict today

Pak interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan expressed serious disappointment over the way he was kept away from Sharif by his rivals.

28 Jul 2017 8:07 AM

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