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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicNawaz Sharif

Topic: Nawaz Sharif

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.

Musharraf kept Kargil misadventure secret from me—what Nawaz Sharif said in 2007

In 2007 Walk the Talk, Nawaz Sharif discussed his many contentions with Pervez Musharraf and the simmering nuclear tensions during the Kargil war.

Imran Khan’s incarceration isn’t the final death knell. He won’t surrender to the regime

Imran Khan’s self-confidence is not misplaced as his support base is unwilling to believe in his complicity in any corruption case.

Pakistanis have no sympathy for defence minister heckled in London. They say ‘tit for tat’

'I am not justifying these actions but honestly what do we expect from the people when their government is terrorising people in the country,' read a comment under a video of the incident.

Nawaz Sharif gave a message to India during Jaishankar visit—He has establishment’s backing

With the confidence of having its Chinese friends on the table, it was a good decision by Pakistan to get India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the room and engage in a gentle talk.

PML-N’s Shehbaz Sharif to take oath as Pakistan’s prime minister for second term

Sharif will return to the role he held until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of the elections and a caretaker government took charge.

Maryam Nawaz’s journey to ‘Takht-e-Lahore’ no small feat. She will restore PML-N’s lost glory

Facing political persecution with resilience and defiance made Maryam Nawaz a political force long before she began her parliamentary career.

Nawaz Sharif’s PM tenure shows Pakistani politicians can never solve country’s core problems

Nawaz Sharif encouraged corruption, undermined democratic institutions, and collaborated with Islamists.

Pakistanis voted against their army for the first time. The democracy is both dead and alive

This is the first time in its history that Pakistan’s people have risen to vote against Army & defeat it. If this isn’t a win for democracy, how would you describe it?

Shehbaz Sharif set to be next Pakistan PM, Nawaz Sharif’s daughter Maryam CM of Punjab

Former PM and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif nominates his younger brother for the top post after days of suspense over who would form the next government in Pakistan.

On Camera

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.