Everything you need to know about Bansa Sharif: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Bansa Sharif: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), June 17 (ANI): Indian army on Monday said militants might attack Hindu pilgrims going to revered Lord Shiva shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
Washington, June 17 (ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has condemned U.S. drone strikes against militants in Pakistan.
Islamabad, June 17 (IANS) A provincial leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) allegedly slapped a bus hostess for not serving water swiftly and later had her arrested for making death threat.
Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) At least 20 people were killed and 27 others injured in a twin bomb attack followed by firing in Pakistan's southwest city of Quetta, police said Sunday.
Islamabad, June 15 (ANI): The Pakistan People Party (PPP) has asked the PM Nawaz Sharif led Pakistan Muslim League- N (PML-N) to fulfill the promises made prior to elections about publishing the Abbottabad Commission report, shooting down drones and also prosecuting former president Musharraf.
Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) The Pakistan government has sought Chinese investment in the country's energy sector while assuring it all possible assistance required.
Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has prohibited federal ministers, parliamentarians, and other officials from undertaking unnecessary foreign tours.
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) A joint delegation of industry lobby FICCI and the SAARC Chamber called on Pakistan High Commissioner Salman Bashir here Thursday and expressed hope that bilateral economic relations would prosper under new Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Having welcomed new Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's statements on the need to build bilateral relations, New Delhi is also looking forward to Islamabad implementing its commitment on granting India Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status.
Islamabad, June 13 (IANS) Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was given Rs.600 million (about $6,090,800) in the country's federal budget for fiscal 2012-13 to perform a "special assignment" on the directive of the prime minister.
Islamabad, June 11 (IANS) Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has called for bringing an end to political confrontations to effectively deal with the daunting challenges being faced by the country.
Islamabad, June 10 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in his speech to the first cabinet meeting Monday condemned the US drone attacks as violation of national sovereignty.
Islamabad, June 10 (ANI): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz is offering to eliminate 'terrorist sanctuaries' from the tribal areas itself in an effort to persuade the U.S. to end drone strikes on Pakistan.
Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) Drone attacks by the US in Pakistan's militancy-hit northwest tribal region "must stop" as they were violating the country's sovereignty and international laws, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said.
Islamabad, June 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called US drone attacks in Pakistani territory as 'unacceptable' and violates the country's sovereignty and international laws.
Sydney, June 9 (ANI): US diplomat, Richard Hoagland, was summoned by the foreign ministry to protest against the latest drone strike in northwest region of Pakistan.
New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): In a country not really used to an orderly and smooth transfer of civilian political power, there was justifiable jubiliation in Pakistan when Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif, took oath as Prime Minister for a record third time on Wednesday, and thereafter, President Asif Ali Zardari also administered oath of office to a 25-member council of ministers in Islamabad on Friday.
Islamabad, June 8 (ANI): Although newly-elected Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif had made some positive overtures to India soon after his party won the elections, senior officials of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have said that no major foreign policy initiative towards India is likely to take place soon.
Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif government's foreign policy priorities are "short on vision", said a leading Pakistani daily Saturday.
Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) At least seven people were killed Friday in a US drone strike in Pakistan's North Waziristan agency, Geo News reported citing officials.
Islamabad, June 8 (ANI): A suspected US drone attack has killed seven people in northwest Pakistan, according to officials.
Islamabad, June 7 (ANI): Constitutional law experts in Pakistan have declared an end to the virtually presidential form of government, in vogue in the country for the past 14 years, following Nawaz Sharif's election as prime minister.
Islamabad, June 7 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has outlined his government's foreign policy priorities of pursuing aggressive 'economic diplomacy' and favouring a 'peaceful neighbourhood'.
Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) The budget speech will be the next big moment for Nawaz Sharif's government, a leading Pakistani daily said and added that Pakistanis will then come to know "how much its thinking is out of the box".
Islamabad, June 7 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is in a dilemma over dealing with the matter of Pervez Musharraf, following mounting pressure from national and international powers to rescue the former military dictator.
Islamabad, June 6 (IANS) The "tables have turned" in Pakistan, said a leading daily Thursday pointing out that Nawaz Sharif is again occupying the prime minister's chair while erstwhile military strongman General Pervez Musharraf is under arrest
Islamabad, June 6 (ANI): One of the founding members of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has parted her ways with the party saying it was being run by the mafia and that there was no justice within the PTI.
Washington, June 6 (ANI): The United States has welcomed the swearing-in of Pakistan's new Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as a "significant milestone" in the country's democracy.
Srinagar, June 5 (ANI): Separatist leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday hoped for improvement in the relations between New Delhi and Islamabad as PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif took over as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who was Wednesday sworn in as Pakistan's prime minister after spending nearly 14 years in political wilderness, vowed to resolve the country's acute energy crisis and asked the US to stop drone strikes in the northwest tribal region.
The oath of office was administered by President Asif Ali Zardari, reported Geo TV.
Srinagar, June 5 (ANI): Separatist leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday hoped for improvement in the relations between New Delhi and Islamabad as PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif took over as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who was Wednesday elected Pakistan's prime minister by the National Assembly here, vowed to resolve the country's acute energy crisis and asked the US to stop drone strikes in the northwest tribal regions.
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, in his maiden speech shortly after his election by parliament, asked the US Wednesday to stop drone strikes in the country's northwest tribal regions.
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif elected Pakistan's prime minister by a huge margin in an election held at the National Assembly here. Now he is all set to sworn in later in the evening by President Asif Ali Zardari.
Lahore, June 5 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf is ready to face any court if newly elected premier Nawaz Sharif supports a high treason case against him, said his political advisor.
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif Wednesday vowed to deal with the worst energy crisis the country is currently facing, shortly after he was elected the country's prime minister for the third time.
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif was Wednesday elected Pakistan's prime minister by a huge margin in an election held at the National Assembly here.
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif was Wednesday elected Pakistan's prime minister in polls held at the National Assembly.
Islamabad, June 5 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has become the first politician in Pakistan's parliamentary history to make it to the office of prime minister for a third time.
Jatti Umra (Amritsar), June 4 (ANI): Located near the mighty River Beas, Jatti Umra, Pakistan's incoming Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's native village and its 1500-strong population, is praying that he makes a visit to India and the village soon, so that at least something is done to provide them with basic amenities, which they don't have.
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) The country wants a solid democratic order "free of dictators", a leading Pakistani daily said Wednesday.
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who has spent nearly 14 years in political wilderness, is all set to become Pakistan's prime minister for the third time Wednesday.
Islamabad, June 4 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, whose party emerged victorious in the general elections, Tuesday submitted nomination papers to contest for the position of Pakistan's prime minister.
New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): With Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed warning the political leadership of Islamabad not to renew friendly ties with New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said India would like to engage with elected governments in Pakistan rather than respond to statements made by non-state actors.
Islamabad, June 4 (ANI): Hafiz Saeed, the founder of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayeba (LeT) has once again warned the political leadership of Pakistan not to renew friendly ties with India.
Islamabad, June 4 (ANI): Pervez Musharraf will soon leave for either Dubai or Saudi Arabia as a secret deal has been finalised between the former president and incoming prime minister Nawaz Sharif, according to Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain.
Islamabad, June 4 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari, whose party was trounced in the general elections, is "resigned to his fate", a Pakistani daily said Tuesday.
Lahore, June 3 (ANI): The parliamentary committee of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has formally nominated Shahbaz Sharif for the position of chief minister of Punjab province.
New Delhi, June 3 (ANI): On the face of it, the May 29, 2013 U.S. drone strike that killed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan ( TTP) number two Waliur Rehman as he slept in Chashma village near Miranshah in North Waziristan, was just another drone strike. Rehman, who belonged to the Manzai clan of the Mehsuds, was head of the organisation's South Waziristan chapter, and was a high value target with a USD 5 million U.S. bounty on his head.
Islamabad, June 3 (IANS) The oath taking by newly elected members of the National Assembly "sets the seal on the historic transition" from one civilian government to another, said a Pakistani daily Monday.
Islamabad, June 2 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari says he will not seek another presidential term after his present five-year period expires in September, Xinhua reported Sunday.
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister designate Nawaz Sharif genuinely wants to take the process of improvement in relations with India forward, the Pakistani high commission here said.
Islamabad, June 2 (IANS) The Pakistan National Assembly will elect its speaker and deputy speaker Monday while the leader of the house will be elected Wednesday, a media report said Sunday.
Islamabad, June 2 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari wil not be contesting elections for another term after his current five-year term expires in September.
Islamabad, June 1 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif was Saturday formally nominated as candidate for the position of Pakistan's prime minister by the newly-elected members of parliament, said sources in his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party.
After the successfully election and selection of representative, the first session of Pakistan's newly elected National Assembly started Saturday with the oath taking of its members here.
Beijing, Jun 1 (Xinhua-ANI): The first session of Pakistan's newly-elected National Assembly, or the lower house of the parliament in the country, started for the oath-taking of its members here on Saturday morning.
Islamabad, June 1 (IANS) The first session of Pakistan's newly-elected National Assembly started Saturday with the oath-taking of its members here.
London, June 1 (ANI): Pakistan's incoming Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, has condemned US drone strike that killed the Taliban's second-in-command.
Beijing, June 1 (Xinhua-ANI): New chief minister of Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakthunkhwa province Pervez Khan Khattak Friday urged the leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif to form a decisive policy to stop U.S. drone strikes in the country's tribal regions.
Islamabad, June 1 (IANS) Nawaz Sharif, who is set to become prime minister of Pakistan, Friday expressed strong reservations over US drone attacks inside Pakistani territory.
On Board PM's Special Aircraft, May 31 (IANS) There was no decision on a visit to neighbouring Pakistan despite an invitation from the Pakistan government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Friday.
Islamabad, May 31 (ANI): Incoming Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan and the United States will work collectively to counter terrorism.
Islamabad, May 31 (ANI): Former Pakistan President retired General Pervez Musharraf has said he is determined to face charges despite the change of government.
London, May 30 (ANI): Nawaz Sharif's commitment to restore Pakistan's shattered economy, which is unimaginable without international assistance, means that like his predecessors, he may have to bite the bullet and live with drone strikes, an analytical piece in a British newspaper has said.
Lahore, May 29 (ANI): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led government will run the risk of enraging Pakistan's powerful military establishment if it goes ahead with Pervez Musharraf's trial, a senior political analyst has said.
Lahore, May 29 (ANI): Pakistan's prime minister-in-waiting Nawaz Sharif has said that no immediate relief could be expected in power crisis, but said he was confident that he would be able to improve the situation "within days".
Islamabad, May 28 (IANS) Pakistan Muslim League (PNL-N) party of Nawaz Sharif Tuesday strengthened its position in parliament as it secured 35 Reserved Women and Non-Muslim seats raising its strength in the National Assembly to 186.
New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's special envoy, Satinder K. Lambah met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Monday.
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Former ambassador and the Prime Minister's Special Envoy, Satinder K. Lambah, Monday met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief and prime minister-designate Nawaz Sharif in Lahore.
Islamabad, May 27 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which emerged as the leading party after the May 11 polls in Pakistan, now also enjoys simple majority in the lower house of the parliament when 18 independents announced their affiliations with the party.
Rawalpindi, May 27 (ANI): Former Pakistan interior minister Rehman Malik has said he is eagerly waiting to see what role Nawaz Sharif would play in bringing peace to the nation through talks with the Taliban.
Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Sunday nominated its chief Nawaz Sharif for the post of prime minister, two weeks after the party won the general elections, reported Xinhua.
Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) Pakistan's former prime minister Mir Zafrullah Jamali has joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Geo News reported.
New York, May 26 (ANI): US President Barack Obama's landmark policy speech has hinted that the country is shifting its focus from Pakistan, possibly posing a risk for the South Asian country.
New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): The two-day visit to India by President Hamid Karzai did not receive the media attention that it deserved, as it overlapped the visit of Chinese Premier Le Keqiang. But Hamid Karzai's brief visit was of major importance to India, as the region would have to face a sensitive situation next year following the withdrawal of forces of the United States and its allies from Afghanistan.
New Delhi, May 24. The two-day visit to India by President Hamid Karzai did not receive the media attention that it deserved, as it overlapped the visit of Chinese Premier Le Keqiang. But Hamid Karzai's brief visit was of major importance to India, as the region would have to face a sensitive situation next year following the withdrawal of forces of the United States and its allies from Afghanistan.
Islamabad, May 24 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal Friday called on Nawaz Sharif, who is set to become the prime minister of Pakistan, and discussed ways of strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries, Geo News reported.
London, May 24 (ANI): The new government of Pakistan has faced urgent calls to address the country's appalling record of violence against journalists.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) India will take "cautious and incremental steps" in the peace process with Pakistan because of past experiences, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Thursday.
Islamabad, May 23 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that his government will continue the policy of reconciliation initiated by former premier Benazir Bhutto.
New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Asserting that Pakistan is an important element in maintaining peace in Afghanistan, visiting President Hamid Karzai said on Wednesday it would be difficult to fight terrorism without Islamabad's cooperation because it has influence over Taliban.
Islamabad, May 22 (ANI): Chinese premier Li Keqiang has arrived in Pakistan for an official visit from May 22-23, the Foreign Ministry has said.
Islamabad, May 21 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who is paying a two-day official visit to Pakistan from Wednesday, will be conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan - the country's highest honour.
Lahore, May 21 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif, has told newly elected lawmakers that Pakistan has no other option apart from negotiating with the Taliban in the interest of peace.
Lahore, May 21 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has vowed his government would continue its work for the betterment of the people and would bring about positive change in the first 100 days of his government.
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) The Taliban's offer for peace talks should be taken seriously as every issue cannot be solved through use of power and bullet, Pakistan's prime minister-designate Nawaz Sharif said Monday.
Islamabad, May 20 (ANI): Incoming Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and army chief General Ahfaq Parvez Kayani have agreed to 'overhaul' the country's national security and foreign policy in a closed door meeting.
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) A leading Pakistani daily Monday hoped that incoming prime minister Nawaz Sharif and army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani "can at least be expected to try and work together".
New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): President Hamid Karzai will be in India for a two-day visit, discussing issues that are of importance to both countries. This would be his twelfth visit here, and this in itself, is testimony to the importance of this relationship that both need to nurture constantly.
Islamabad, May 19 (ANI): The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan has said that China is ready to act as an arbiter in Kashmir dispute but any such arrangement is subject to India's consent.
Islamabad, May 19 (IANS) A Pakistani newspaper Sunday lauded army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani for breaking convention and calling on incoming Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Lahore, May 19 (ANI): Pakistan Army Chief, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani has met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and expected prime minister for the next parliamentary tenure Nawaz Sharif at his residence, and exchanged views on internal and external security issues confronting the country.
She walked into my study with a sort of aggressive authority that has become the hallmark of younger TV interviewers, custom made for shrill current affairs chat shows.
Islamabad, May 17 (ANI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has invited Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) to join its government at the Centre while turning down the latter's offer to form a coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where its rival Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has emerged as the largest party in May 11 polls.
Lahore, May 17 (ANI): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is all set to form government in Islamabad as it has acquired majority in the National Assembly after as many as 17 independent winners of NA seats joined the Nawaz Sharif-led party.
Islamabad, May 17 (ANI): The Pakistan Foreign Office has said that it is expecting the peace process with India to gain pace after the installation of the new government.
New York, May 16 (ANI): Pakistan's newly elected premier Nawaz Sharif will face a number of staggering challenges, an editorial in an American daily has said.
Islamabad, May 16 (Xinhua-ANI): Pakistan's interim Prime Minister, Mir Hazar Khan Khoso, on Thursday promised to transfer power to the incoming government on time.
