<p>Shehbaz Sharif, after being elected as Pakistan's&nbsp;Prime Minister, used X (formerly Twitter) to thank Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory wishes.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> for felicitations on my election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan 🇵🇰</p>
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<p>On Monday (Mar 4), Shehbaz, representing a six-party coalition led by his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP), was sworn in as Pakistan's 24th Prime Minister.</p>

<p>"Congratulations to&nbsp;@CMShehbaz&nbsp;on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan," PM Modi wrote on social media platform X.</p>

<p>Sharif officially took office during the inauguration ceremony held at the presidential office in Islamabad, the nation's capital. This event occurred subsequent to his parliamentary election as prime minister, notwithstanding objections from lawmakers affiliated with incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan.</p>

<p>After the swearing-in ceremony, the newly appointed prime minister convened the inaugural meeting with his financial team. As per Reuters, he directed them to commence negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning an extended funding arrangement, given that the existing agreement is scheduled to lapse in April.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Shehbaz Sharif, after being elected as Pakistan's Prime Minister, used X (formerly Twitter) to thank Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory wishes.

Shehbaz Sharif, after being elected as Pakistan's Prime Minister, used X (formerly Twitter) to thank Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory wishes. Thank you @narendramodi for felicitations on my election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan 🇵🇰 — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 7, 2024 × On Monday (Mar 4), Shehbaz, representing a six-party coalition led by his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP), was sworn in as Pakistan's 24th Prime Minister. "Congratulations to @CMShehbaz on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan," PM Modi wrote on social media platform X. Sharif officially took office during the inauguration ceremony held at the presidential office in Islamabad, the nation's capital. This event occurred subsequent to his parliamentary election as prime minister, notwithstanding objections from lawmakers affiliated with incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan. After the swearing-in ceremony, the newly appointed prime minister convened the inaugural meeting with his financial team. As per Reuters, he directed them to commence negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning an extended funding arrangement, given that the existing agreement is scheduled to lapse in April. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In an unprecedented event in Pakistan, supporters of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) showcased a lion and a tiger at a Lahore rally led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, as reported by The News International. The animals, representing the party's symbol, were displayed in iron cages at the camps set up in the National Assembly (NA)-130 constituency to welcome Sharif.</p>

<p>Scores of PML-N supporters seized the opportunity to take selfies with the lion and tiger, a spectacle not uncommon at PML-N public gatherings. However, this incident drew attention and criticism, leading to swift action.</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video here:</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Nawaz Sharif's intervention and return of the lion</strong></h2>

<p>In response to the lion's presence at the rally, PML-N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb revealed that, on Nawaz Sharif's instruction, the "real lion" brought by a supporter was promptly returned. Sharif, through a tweet, said&nbsp;that no real lion or any other animals should be part of any political rally in Pakistan.</p>

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<p dir="rtl" lang="ur">پاکستان مسلم لیگ (ن) کے قائد جناب محمد نواز شریف نے مونی روڈ پر ریلی میں اصلی شیر لانے کا سخت نوٹس لیتے ہوئے فوری یہ شیر واپس بھجوانے کی ہدایت کی جس کے بعد یہ شیر فوری واپس بھجوا دیا گیا۔ قائد محمد نواز شریف نے سختی سے ہدایت کی ہے کہ پورے پاکستان میں کسی بھی ریلی میں اصلی شیر یا…</p>
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<p>Nawaz Sharif, on Tuesday evening (Jan 23), led a public rally in NA-130, where he is set to contest the upcoming general elections on February 8. The rally route, from Mohini Road to Ameer Roor Malik Park via various locations, witnessed the active participation of PML-N Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bhutto-scion-aims-to-focus-on-pakistans-youth-break-with-old-politics-683199">Also read |&nbsp;Bhutto scion aims to focus on Pakistan’s youth, break with old politics</a></p>

<p>During a public gathering in Nankana Sahib on Wednesday (Jan 24), Nawaz Sharif asserted that Pakistan faced a crisis following his removal from the prime minister's office. He questioned the justification behind imprisoning a prime minister pivotal in making Pakistan a nuclear state. Sharif alleged that five judges ousted him for not accepting a salary from his son, leading to subsequent economic challenges.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan: Intel reports reveal threat of terror attack in Islamabad</strong></p>

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<p>Despite the challenges, Nawaz Sharif pledged to bring about positive change in Nankana Sahib. He outlined plans to transform the city, including the establishment of a boys&nbsp;degree college and a state-of-the-art cricket stadium, aiming to turn it into a model for others to follow.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In an unprecedented event in Pakistan, supporters of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) showcased a lion and a tiger at a Lahore rally led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, as reported by The News International.

In an unprecedented event in Pakistan, supporters of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) showcased a lion and a tiger at a Lahore rally led by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, as reported by The News International. The animals, representing the party's symbol, were displayed in iron cages at the camps set up in the National Assembly (NA)-130 constituency to welcome Sharif. Scores of PML-N supporters seized the opportunity to take selfies with the lion and tiger, a spectacle not uncommon at PML-N public gatherings. However, this incident drew attention and criticism, leading to swift action. Watch the video here: Nawaz Sharif's supporters bring lion, tiger for Lahore rally pic.twitter.com/c49KaQ3ET4 — The News (@thenews_intl) January 23, 2024 × Nawaz Sharif's intervention and return of the lion In response to the lion's presence at the rally, PML-N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb revealed that, on Nawaz Sharif's instruction, the "real lion" brought by a supporter was promptly returned. Sharif, through a tweet, said that no real lion or any other animals should be part of any political rally in Pakistan. پاکستان مسلم لیگ (ن) کے قائد جناب محمد نواز شریف نے مونی روڈ پر ریلی میں اصلی شیر لانے کا سخت نوٹس لیتے ہوئے فوری یہ شیر واپس بھجوانے کی ہدایت کی جس کے بعد یہ شیر فوری واپس بھجوا دیا گیا۔ قائد محمد نواز شریف نے سختی سے ہدایت کی ہے کہ پورے پاکستان میں کسی بھی ریلی میں اصلی شیر یا… — Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) January 23, 2024 × Nawaz Sharif, on Tuesday evening (Jan 23), led a public rally in NA-130, where he is set to contest the upcoming general elections on February 8. The rally route, from Mohini Road to Ameer Roor Malik Park via various locations, witnessed the active participation of PML-N Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz. Also read | Bhutto scion aims to focus on Pakistan’s youth, break with old politics During a public gathering in Nankana Sahib on Wednesday (Jan 24), Nawaz Sharif asserted that Pakistan faced a crisis following his removal from the prime minister's office. He questioned the justification behind imprisoning a prime minister pivotal in making Pakistan a nuclear state. Sharif alleged that five judges ousted him for not accepting a salary from his son, leading to subsequent economic challenges. Also watch | Pakistan: Intel reports reveal threat of terror attack in Islamabad Despite the challenges, Nawaz Sharif pledged to bring about positive change in Nankana Sahib. He outlined plans to transform the city, including the establishment of a boys degree college and a state-of-the-art cricket stadium, aiming to turn it into a model for others to follow. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A shocking video of former Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has emerged on the internet, showing the police and jail authorities manhandling, pushing, dragging and eventually detaining him soon after he released on bail in another case.</p>

<p>His detention came even as the country’s Supreme Court granted him bail in the state secrets case last week. He was due to be released Tuesday (Dec 26) but Rawalpindi authorities issued an order for his 15-day detention just before the release order.</p>

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<p>Before being taken away, Qureshi shouted, “They are making fun of Supreme Court’s order and arresting me in another false case.”</p>

<p>Qureshi has been implicated under the so-called Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law. MPO grants the Pakistani government powers for preventative detention.</p>

<h2><strong>Why was Qureshi detained?</strong></h2>

<p>Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) had intimated via a letter that Qureshi was part of the political party responsible for its involvement in "anti-state activities" and causing damage to public and private property.</p>

<p>He was detained due to his alleged role in civil unrest that erupted on May 9 after the arrest of ex-PM Imran Khan.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/domestic-violence-in-pakistan-a-silent-pandemic-serious-challenge-to-society-adb-report-673956"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Domestic violence in Pakistan a `silent pandemic`, `serious challenge` to society: ADB report</strong></a></p>

<p>The order further said that the CPO recommended that Qureshi be detained for 45 days to prevent him from his “unlawful activities and acting in a manner prejudicial to the public safety or the maintenance of public order”.</p>

<p>The development came as a big blow to Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Qureshi’s release could have significantly boosted PTI’s election campaign.</p>

<h2><strong>Imran and Qureshi received relief in the cipher case</strong></h2>

<p>Both Imran and Qureshi are currently locked up in Adiala jail, with the ex-PM always facing detentions in one case or another.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas | 26/11 accused's son to run for office in Pakistan</strong></p>

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<p>The cipher case revolves around Imran Khan revealing an alleged diplomatic exchange between Washington DC and Islamabad that served as evidence of the US playing a major role in the collapse of his government.</p>

<p>The former Pakistan government, headed by Shehbaz Sharif, concluded that the revelation of the cipher amounted to the disclosure of state secrets.&nbsp;</p>

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A shocking video of former Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has emerged on the internet, showing the police and jail authorities manhandling, pushing, dragging and eventually detaining him soon after he released on bail in another case.

A shocking video of former Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has emerged on the internet, showing the police and jail authorities manhandling, pushing, dragging and eventually detaining him soon after he released on bail in another case. His detention came even as the country’s Supreme Court granted him bail in the state secrets case last week. He was due to be released Tuesday (Dec 26) but Rawalpindi authorities issued an order for his 15-day detention just before the release order. Former foreign minister of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi being roughed up by jail and police authorities, now he cries about the unfair Pakistani state. Same chap as FM derailed peace talks with India, insulted Indian EAM, promised freedom to Kashmir. Getting his just desserts by… pic.twitter.com/DKGYMA6N1B — Smita Prakash (@smitaprakash) December 27, 2023 × Before being taken away, Qureshi shouted, “They are making fun of Supreme Court’s order and arresting me in another false case.” Qureshi has been implicated under the so-called Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) law. MPO grants the Pakistani government powers for preventative detention. Why was Qureshi detained? Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) had intimated via a letter that Qureshi was part of the political party responsible for its involvement in "anti-state activities" and causing damage to public and private property. He was detained due to his alleged role in civil unrest that erupted on May 9 after the arrest of ex-PM Imran Khan. Also read: Domestic violence in Pakistan a `silent pandemic`, `serious challenge` to society: ADB report The order further said that the CPO recommended that Qureshi be detained for 45 days to prevent him from his “unlawful activities and acting in a manner prejudicial to the public safety or the maintenance of public order”. The development came as a big blow to Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Qureshi’s release could have significantly boosted PTI’s election campaign. Imran and Qureshi received relief in the cipher case Both Imran and Qureshi are currently locked up in Adiala jail, with the ex-PM always facing detentions in one case or another. Watch: Gravitas | 26/11 accused's son to run for office in Pakistan × The cipher case revolves around Imran Khan revealing an alleged diplomatic exchange between Washington DC and Islamabad that served as evidence of the US playing a major role in the collapse of his government. The former Pakistan government, headed by Shehbaz Sharif, concluded that the revelation of the cipher amounted to the disclosure of state secrets. (With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan has officially entered election season. But with a february 8th polling date, a Pakistan election without Imran Khan or his party would be incomplete. In a first since his arrest following his conviction on the 5th of august, Imran Khan spoke to members of the press at Rawalpindi’s Adiala prison.

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