Shehbaz Sharif

This comes a day after a massive blast in a car near Delhi’s Red Fort left 10 people dead and investigators are already connecting the blast to Pakistan-linked networks.

Pakistan braces for turmoil as opposition rallies against military-backed constitutional overhaul

Pakistan’s opposition parties launched nationwide protests against the Shehbaz Sharif government’s 27th Constitutional Amendment, which strengthens military power, creates a Federal Constitutional Court, and grants lifetime immunity to top officials.

Pakistan’s terror pipeline runs through its own cabinet: Sharif's minister meets Hafiz Saeed’s political front in Faisalabad

The minister’s visit to the terror-linked party’s headquarters -- his first -- is being widely seen as a sign of official endorsement of Hafiz Saeed’s political network.

Field Marshal forever? Sharif govt plans constitutional cover to secure Asim Munir’s extended rule

Officially, Munir’s term as army chief ends on November 28, 2025. Yet confusion persists over whether his new rank allows him to continue until 2027 or whether another formal extension will be required.

Are US drones using Pakistani airspace with Asim Munir's consent? Taliban’s claim rekindles old doubts

Instead of easing tensions, the discussions with the Taliban exposed Pakistan’s long-standing fault line: the military’s dominance over civilian leadership, especially in shaping foreign and security policy.

Historically inaccurate and 73% AI-generated: How Shehbaz Sharif's Kashmir rant fell apart on X

Shehbaz Sharif’s “Black Day” post was meant to reignite Pakistan’s anti-India rhetoric. Instead, it highlighted something far darker: how detached Pakistan’s leadership has become from both truth and reality.

Pakistan faces new power clash over Asim Munir's term: Govt says 2027 set, Army chief seeks 2030

For a country that has never seen a full civilian government complete its term without military interference, this latest power play may mark a new phase in Pakistan’s cycle of controlled democracy.

Pakistan trades troops for Saudi cash: What's inside the $10 billion defence-for-money pact?

Signed on September 17 in Riyadh by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the pact declares that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.”

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif government bans TLP under anti-terror laws after deadly clashes

Pakistan has reimposed a ban on the far-right Islamist group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under anti-terror laws after deadly anti-Israel protests near Lahore left at least five dead.

Pakistan likely to ban TLP after violent protests, Shehbaz Sharif govt to decide today

The federal cabinet will review a proposal to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following violent protests. Punjab supports the ban, citing police injuries and property damage. Supreme Court will decide.

Shehbaz Sharif’s Diwali greetings ring hollow: How many Hindus are left in Pakistan to hear him?

Shehbaz Sharif's message of “harmony and peace” rang hollow against the grim reality of abductions, forced conversions, temple demolitions, and systemic discrimination faced by Hindus in the country.

Khawaja Asif follows Shehbaz in flattery diplomacy: Why Pakistan is seeking Trump's babysitting to tame Taliban chaos?

If history is any guide, Trump may indeed enjoy the compliments, perhaps even take a meeting, but he is unlikely to fight Pakistan’s battles for it.

Namaste, poker face and chuckles: How Giorgia Meloni stole the show at Gaza peace summit with priceless reactions

Giorgia Meloni’s reactions are becoming a trademark at international events. Her eye-roll at US President Joe Biden during the NATO summit remains one of the most viral images of recent years.

Flattery, fumbles and faux pas: Shehbaz Sharif adds another chapter to his global blunder series at Gaza Peace Summit

From fumbling headphones in front of Putin to gushing over Trump at a peace summit, Shehbaz Sharif’s repeated blunders paint a picture of a leader desperate for international recognition but repeatedly falling short.

Watch | Shehbaz Sharif credits Trump for 'stopping war between India and Pak', nominates for Nobel after US Prez nudges Pak PM

“Pakistan had nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his ‘outstanding, extraordinary contributions to first, stop war between India and Pakistan and then achieve a ceasefire," said Shehbaz Sharif.

'After retirement, Asim Munir will...': Shehbaz Sharif’s top aide drops bombshell on Pakistan Army chief’s future

His statement, clearly aimed at quelling rumours of Munir’s political aspirations, also exposed the uneasy civil-military balance that continues to haunt Pakistan’s democracy.

Facing China’s shadow, Pakistan denies offering Pasni port to Trump: 'Beijing more important than anyone else'

Pakistan’s sharp reaction underscores its growing anxiety about how Beijing views any potential American involvement near Gwadar, the crown jewel of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Asim Munir's 'Rare Earth' gift to Trump sparks political outrage in Pakistan: Will the 'secret deal' irk China?

The controversial deal with US President Donald Trump, under which Munir exported high-value minerals such as neodymium and praseodymium, has ignited political outrage in Islamabad.

Asim Munir pitches Pasni port to Trump: How Pakistan’s $1.2 billion gamble could burn China bridges and unsettle India

Asim Munir's idea is to entice American investors with access to so-called “critical minerals” while quietly presenting Pasni as a counterweight to China’s Gwadar port.

'These 20 points not ours': What's behind Pakistan's retreat from Trump's Gaza peace plan

By initially backing a US plan that diverged from its own commitments and then scrambling to clarify its stance, Islamabad has exposed both internal political weakness and declining credibility among regional partners.

Taliban minister heads to India: How New Delhi is gaining ground while Pakistan loses its Afghan grip | Explained

If Muttaqi walks into Delhi next week, it will signal that Kabul has outgrown Pakistan’s suffocating embrace. Islamabad’s old claim of indispensability is a hollow echo.

Global embarrassment for Pakistan: UN launches probe into slogans during PM Shehbaz Sharif’s speech

UN officials have launched an investigation to determine how the individual gained entry and why slogans rooted in Pakistan’s domestic politics were voiced inside the assembly hall.

Rare earth for rare favour: How Asim Munir played 'salesman' in Oval Office as Shehbaz smiled on

The rare photograph of Munir handing Trump a wooden box filled with minerals, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif smiling in the background, has triggered uproar in Islamabad.

From Abraham Accords to NATO dreams: Why Trump’s praise for Shehbaz-Munir on Gaza deal sets off alarms for India

Sharif and Munir’s sudden enthusiasm for peace is less about Gaza and more about securing financial lifelines and international clout at a time when Pakistan is isolated and bankrupt.

First five, then six, now seven jets: Shehbaz Sharif keeps inventing victories India never lost

India’s clear evidence of damage inflicted on Pakistani airbases serves as a counterpoint to Sharif’s claims, highlighting the stark contrast between reality and rhetoric.