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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
TopicShehbaz Sharif

Topic: Shehbaz Sharif

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.

Pakistan PM is aiming for Peace Prize, not peace talk. India has seen this olive branch before

No PM of Pakistan can sell the idea of talks with India without mentioning Kashmir. The issue is the new red line that the Modi govt has drawn for Pakistan.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

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.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

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.