Nawaz Sharif

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Pakistan grapples with soaring fuel prices, prompting free public transport in Islamabad and Punjab for 30 days. Despite a revised petrol price, public anger persists. The government aims to ease economic burdens amid global energy disruptions and IMF pressure, with similar measures seen in Karachi and Bangladesh.

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' franchise is a hit, with audiences praising the entire cast. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra revealed the two-year effort behind the perfect ensemble, highlighting newcomer Sara Arjun's standout performance as his most satisfying choice. He also noted the rewarding nature of casting actors against type, citing Gaurav Gera and Rakesh Bedi.

Pakistan cricketer Naseem Shah narrowly avoided a two-year ban for a controversial social media post, with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi reportedly intervening to impose a PKR 20 million fine instead. The pacer had criticized Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's presence at a PSL game.

Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Delhi court under the UAPA. Her associates, Fehmeeda and Nasreen, received 30-year sentences in the same case. The convictions stem from charges including waging war against India and promoting enmity.

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is lauded for its uncanny casting, particularly Mashhoor Amrohi's portrayal of Nawab Shafiq, resembling Nawaz Sharif. Amrohi, grandson of Kamal Amrohi, shared the extensive makeup process, including an eight-hour daily routine and a bodysuit for weight, to achieve the look. The film is a massive box office success. Read on to know more in detail.

In the exciting realm of cinematic transformations, Mashhoor Amrohi, the talented grandson of Kamal Amrohi, is turning heads with his stunning portrayal of a character reminiscent of Nawaz Sharif in the much-anticipated 'Dhurandhar 2'. Utilizing remarkable prosthetics and makeup techniques, his metamorphosis has not only dazzled moviegoers but also ignited a frenzy of discussions across social media platforms.

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has been issued a passport to return to his home country from the UK where he was seeking treatment, a media report said on Monday. The nature of the passport is “ordinary” and it was made in the “urgent” category, the report said.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) plans to seek bail for Nawaz Sharif before his return to Pakistan to avoid his arrest at Lahore airport. The party's legal team will approach the Lahore High Court (LHC) a week before his arrival. A protective bail application may also be submitted two days before his return. If approved, Nawaz Sharif will not go to prison immediately and will be able to address public gatherings.

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to return to Pakistan before the elections, reported local media. The cases filed against Nawaz Sharif were politically motivated and some people were imposed as the rulers by using the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), ARY News quoted PML-N leader Talal Chaudhry as saying.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's daughter, Maryam expressed her gratitude to PM Modi for his prayers and good wishes for her father. Last year, PM Modi made a 'surprise' stopover in Lahore on the occasion of Nawaz Sharif's birthday. In 2014, Modi had gifted Nawaz Sharif a shawl for sharif's mother.

Nawaz Sharif returned home on Saturday on a special flight from Dubai after a four-year self-imposed exile in the UK to head his party and try to secure a record fourth term in the general elections expected to be held in January. The 73-year-old PML-N supremo flew in from Dubai to Islamabad on the chartered flight 'Umeed-e-Pakistan' along with family members and party leaders. His return comes at a time when the nation of 241 million people is experiencing the impact of a worst economic crisis.

Residents of Jati Umra offered prayers at the village gurdwara and the tomb of Mian Muhammad Bakshi, Nawaz Sharif's grandfather. They prayed for PML-N's victory in the elections and for cordial relations between India and Pakistan.

Despite Pakistan's former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claims that his brother Nawaz Sharif will return to the country this October, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Khursheed Shah said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo who is battling health-related issues has no plans to do so, Geo News reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on his birthday.

An accountability court in Pakistan on Friday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to ten years in prison in a corruption case. His daughter Maryam Nawaz Shairf was given a sentence of seven years. The court also imposed a fine of £8 million and £2 million on Sharif and his daughter, respectively.

Al-Qaida terrorist Osama bin Laden had supported and extended financial assistance to former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the country's former envoy to the US, Abida Hussain, has claimed. "Yes, he (Osama bin Laden) supported Mian Nawaz Sharif at one time. However, that is a complicated story. He (Osama) used to extend financial assistance," Express Tribune quoted.

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in London and will meet his brother and Pakistan Muslim League (N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif to discuss important things for the upcoming general election.

If Nawaz Sharif's party, PML-N, returns to power in Pakistan's November polls, he will be the country's next premier, according to his brother and current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Nawaz Sharif has been living in exile in the UK since 2019 after being convicted of corruption. Shehbaz Sharif said his elder brother would change the country's destiny by boosting agriculture, industry and infrastructure. Pakistan saw huge progress during Nawaz Sharif's previous 2013-17 term.

Shehbaz Sharif's surprise nomination as Pakistan's next prime minister likely marks the end of Nawaz Sharif's political career. Shehbaz, backed by the military, is expected to lead a six-party coalition government formed through a post-poll alliance after the hung Parliament.

Sharif is expected to address a massive homecoming rally in the eastern city of Lahore later Saturday and his return comes as Pakistan experiences deepening political turmoil and one of its worst economic crises. “Today I am going to Pakistan after four years and I am feeling very happy with the grace of Allah," Sharif told reporters before leaving for Islamabad from Dubai. He had arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Friday from Saudi Arabia after traveling there last week from London.

Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of incarcerated former premier Nawaz Sharif, has warned that she would go on a hunger strike if the government does not allow her ailing father homemade meals. Sharif, 69, is currently serving seven-year imprisonment in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case in Kot Lakhpat jail.

Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif is set to return to Pakistan after four years in self-imposed exile in the UK. He will arrive in Islamabad and then travel to Lahore to address a rally. His arrival is seen as important for his party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), as they prepare for general elections in January. Sharif was granted bail by the Islamabad High Court and will lead the party's campaign. The PML-N has organized caravans of party workers and has set a target of assembling one million people for the rally.