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Friday, July 25, 2025
TopicShehbaz Sharif

Topic: Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan govt, judiciary face conflict of interest in new standoff amid economic turmoil

The Pakistan government says it is not economically viable to hold snap elections first ahead of a general election due in October.

Pakistan chief justice Umar Ata Bandial went from crying in court to laughing in 6 days

The Oscars and Golden Globes might have packed up for this season, but they sure missed out on the performance of some Pakistani judges. It is their loss, not ours.

‘Enough is enough’: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif asks parliament to act against Imran Khan

Sharif's coalition govt, which took office after a parliamentary vote of no confidence ousted Khan last year, has alleged that Khan's supporters had Islamist militants among them.

Over two dozen Pakistanis drowned in Italy migrant shipwreck, says PM Shehbaz Sharif

The wooden boat, which sailed from Turkey, is said to have carried people from Iran and Afghanistan as well.

Pakistan also has a G20 now. It’s called Gareeb 20

Bomb, chit fund, Allah—Home Remedies for Pakistan's economy in case IMF doesn't come through

Shehbaz Sharif says IMF giving Pakistan tough time in ‘unimaginable’ economic crisis

Pakistan PM made the remarks in the context of funds the country might need for any military or counter-terrorism response to the resurgent Islamist militancy.

Pakistan Army must be on board with Shehbaz peace call. It’s a change of heart helping Modi

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Gen Syed Asim Munir have time till the general election to either become heroes or dispel the impression that they have 'sold out' to India.

Pakistan’s peace calls with India scream strategic desperation. It won’t bear results

For Pakistan’s strategic orientation to change, India must provide some reassurance. But India’s military is structured to capture some of Pakistan’s territory.

Kashmir is the solution to Pakistan’s water woes. But Islamabad must give up territorial claims first

Failing to address the water problem, though, could end up empowering jihadists who threaten the stability of both nation-states.

Shehbaz Sharif is talking peace. India must keep mum, leave Pak to Pak

Anything that gives breathing space and strategic relevance back to Pakistan is negative for India. It’s worse for Pakistan.

On Camera

India uses BRICS to push reforms—not to challenge the US

India has been pleading for long to bring reforms in institutions like the United Nations, IMF, and World Bank, which it believes are West-dominated and don’t reflect current global realities.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.