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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TopicShehbaz Sharif

Topic: Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan ‘very hopeful’ of finalising a deal with IMF this month, says PM Shehbaz Sharif

The country is reeling from an economic crisis with inflation surging to 37.97% in May, posting a record for the second consecutive month and also the highest in South Asia.

Imran Khan is back with ‘raillu katta’ jibe. This time his target is PM Shehbaz Sharif

Imran Khan accused the Sharif-led Pakistan Democratic Movement government of "conspiring" to end the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Top leaders of Imran Khan’s party PTI held as violent protests continue days after ex-PM’s arrest

PTI leaders including its senior vice-president Fawad Chaudhry, senior party leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and secretary general Asad Umar were arrested between Wednesday and Thursday.

Pakistan is glued to this phone call between CJI mother-in-law and PTI lawyer

The leaked audio tape of the Pakistani elite has hit the headlines, calling into question the country’s security apparatus.

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.

On Camera

What happened at India-Pakistan Tashkent negotiations?

The Soviets paid great attention to protocol at the Tashkent talks. Arrangements for the two delegations were exactly the same. It was also backed by the US and the UK.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.