Shehbaz Sharif elected as 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan [Update on Post#58]

[MenInG]

So how did he do as PM of Pakistan?

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In his farewell speech at the National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed his 16-month-long tenure as the country’s chief executive the “most difficult test of my life”.

“I never had to go through such a difficult test before in my 38-year-long [political] career as the country was mired in a severe economic crisis, oil prices remained high and there was political chaos,” he said.

The prime minister, who had earlier announced that the NA would be dissolved on August 9 (today), told the lawmakers that he would be sending the summary for the dissolution of the assembly to the president tonight.

Moreover, he said he would meet Leader of the Opposition Raja Riaz tomorrow to discuss the candidates for the interim PM.


“Tomorrow will be our first meeting, and as per the Constitution, we will have three days to reach a decision.”

He began and ended his speech by thanking lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for electing him as the PM, showing confidence in him and supporting him throughout his tenure at the helm.

The government faced several challenges and difficulties during its 16-month-long brief tenure, he said, adding, “We had to bear the burden of the previous government’s failure and negligence.”

The premier painted a bleak picture of the aftermath of what he termed the previous government’s failures.

He maintained that his government did “not send any political rival to jail or bothered them unfairly. This was never our practice.”

If a leader of a party — a reference to PTI Chairman Imran Khan — was put behind bars today, “we are not happy about it”, he said. “And if some people have distributed sweets [to celebrate the punishment], it is not right. It is not a good tradition.”

The premier also condemned the May 9 episode when protests had erupted across the country following Imran’s arrest in a graft case. While the protests were under way, several properties, including military installations, were vandalised.

“May 9 will be remembered as a black day,” PM Shehbaz said, paying tributes to the armed forces and its soldiers for their sacrifices. “It was a rebellion against the army, the state and [army chief] Gen Asim Munir,” he added.

PM Shehbaz urged the house to adopt a resolution and pledge that “no one will be allowed to commit such acts against the state or army of Pakistan ever again”.

He also recalled the sacrifices rendered in the fight against terrorism. “Eight thousand Pakistanis lost their lives and … the world acknowledges these great sacrifices. It always uses words of praise for our sacrifices and those of our army”.

He further mentioned the Special Investment Facilitation Council as one of the achievements of his government and expressed the hope that the interim government work further on its progress.

Speaking on Balochistan, he said the province’s lagged in comparison to that of other provinces.

“The people of Balochistan have some other complaints as well. Their demands are fair … During my 16 months in the government, I tried my best to fulfil their fair demands,” he said, stressing that Balochistan’s issues needed to be addressed and resolved with sincerity.

“We will work together to try and resolve the remaining issues of Balochistan, but all of us need to show some patience and tolerance.

“Pakistan cannot grow without Balochistan,” he said.

 

[Rana]

Lovely man

Hardworking fellow, beautiful speeches that win hearts as well.

 

[pakistani pride]

A big failure, no leadership skills and corrupt.

 

[the Great Khan]

A useless weak man who sold the soul of the nation down the river..I hope he gets an ibratnaak punishment.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Army stooge, pretty clear in his own words there.

 

[Rana]

A useless weak man who sold the soul of the nation down the river..I hope he gets an ibratnaak punishment.

Ibratnaak is a word Khan supporters should avoid using

Because that’s what happened to Khan

 

[KingKhanWC]

A hard working crook parading as a politician. A loyal slave of the west.

The only confusion will be who is the bigger crook, traitor, him or Zardari. Ill leave to their supporters to debate.

 

[daytrader]

Prime minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said in his farewell address to nation that Pakistan is now on track to become economic independent, ARY News reported.

Addressing the nation PM Shehbaz Sharif said his government steered the country out of severe historic economic and political crises and external challenges and protected the interests of the people and the Pakistani state during the 16 months.

He said time and history would be witness that his government saved Pakistan from default and the subsequent economic disaster waiting to happen, safeguarded national interests, restored the trust of friendly countries and provided relief to people after the devastating floods.

Shehbaz Sharif said after the end of the constitutional tenure of his government, he was handing over power to the caretaker government. “My conscience is clear that I served honestly and transparently and followed the constitution.”

Pakistan on track of economic independence, says PM Shehbaz in farewell address

ISLAMABAD: Prime minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said in his farewell address to nation that Pakistan is now on track to become economic independent, ARY

arynews.tv

 

[UP]

As a chor and liar. The guy was a disaster and only wanted to save his rear.

 

[Hitman]

Lovely man

Hardworking fellow, beautiful speeches that win hearts as well.

Don't you think he gets a lot of hate from Pakistanis simply because he is a member of the Sharif family?

 

[Savak]

The perfect choice for the establishment. General Bajwa initially preferred Shahbaz over Imran but Nawaz did not allow his younger brother to accept the PM offer in 2018. Shahbaz to his credit still kept working hard behind the scenes to mend fences with the army and other stakeholders behind the scenes whereas IK in complacency thought that the army, other stakeholders would be on his side and would let him rule over Pakistan for a long time.

 

[Bewal Express]

Don't you think he gets a lot of hate from Pakistanis simply because he is a member of the Sharif family?

Because they are criminals. This clown became the PM to stop cast iron cases. He had Dr Rizwan head of the FIA investigation killed and then also got Maqsood Chaprasi killed.

 

[Hitman]

Because they are criminals. This clown became the PM to stop cast iron cases. He had Dr Rizwan head of the FIA investigation killed and then also got Maqsood Chaprasi killed.

How does a person get people killed and still escape the law? Mind you, I'm not denying what you said. But if it's true, it's absolutely ridiculous that he escaped the law.

 

[Bewal Express]

How does a person get people killed and still escape the law? Mind you, I'm not denying what you said. But if it's true, it's absolutely ridiculous that he escaped the law.

Are you seriously asking how that happens? These thugs had Arshad Sharif murdered in Kenya

 

[Extra_Cover]

The past 16 months have been easily the most atrocious 16 months since democracy was revived in 2007/2008 onwards. In every aspect our country has unfortunately deteriorated. To name a few as follows:

1. Economy - This is a well documented fact that on every economical metric this Govt has failed and failed miserably. The irony here is that the Govt was snatched in the name of inflation and to put icing on cake this Govt pulled through the highest recorded inflation in our country's history. This Govt has started from 11-12% inflationary measure to over 40% inflation leading into hyper inflationary economy soon.

2. Law / Constitution - Since 2007 this is the first time constitution has been side tracked. This is perhaps the first time in our country's history that constitution has been side tracked in times of a democratic rule. Unfortunate to see PPP on the wrong side and an active party involved in side tracking constitution. Pakistan constitution got created at hands of PPP and it was destroyed by PPP 50 years later and to top it off they are going to further encourage another side tracking of law.

3. Human rights - This country has gone through worse form of human rights destruction. However in the past 16 months we have seen something which we haven't seen before in Pakistan even in times of martial law and that is breaking into homes of families with women and children in there and harassing them past midnight. We also saw blatant harassment and torture of women and children on streets of Pakistan which we haven't seen so blatantly before. I don't want to mention the illegal kidnapping, prison torture, illicit videos, blackmailing, family abductions and killings of normal folks.

4. Journalism - Having tv channels shut their mouth is normal thing in Pakistan but having journalists killed in overseas country is astonishing. We had Arshad Sharif killed in Kenya and Imran Riaz abducted and wiped from face of earth. These 2 are very big names in Pakistan yet they met their fortune with no accountability. Journalism is truly dead in Pakistan. We don't have journalism we simply now have mouthpieces on tv to feed general public agenda of party x or party y or simply feed the public that establishment is best for the country and we should move away from democracy.

5. Foreign relations - Our PM and FM would have made record breaking visits during the last 16 months. I'm very confident that our FM would have spent more days overseas than in Pakistan in the past 16 months yet what do we have to show for that? The answer is nothing. We have failed to attract investments from friendly countries and now we are simply selling off State assets to bidders from abroad whether that be our ports, airports, share in Reko Diq or other State projects. At a time when our neighbours are getting visa free access to Middle East and other countries our passport ranking simply tanked further.

6. Brain drain - Unfortunately in the past 16 months we have seen the worst brain drain this country has ever seen. The number of people that have left Pakistan are simply astonishing. Any individual with any education has jumped the ship straight away whilst blue collared folks have illegally found ways to leave the country. People are so desperate to leave that they are taking loans whilst selling off their assets simply to leave the country. We have seen some worst tragedies of human trafficking involving Pakistan in these 16 months which we haven't seen previously.

7. Terrorism - Thankfully we have not had a full fledged terrorism issues yet but we have signs that this is a growing problem. I don't want to pin this on PDM but when our security agencies are more interested in political engineering rather than defending our problems then terrorism does become an issue. We saw worse attach on police forces in Peshawar whilst significant rise in terrorism in Swat and other north areas. I hope this issue is curtailed.

8. Army and judiciary divisions - Over the past 16 months we have seen public resentment growing significantly for the army and judges in Pakistan. Unfortunately for the army establishment they have been able to rule the country in the past with public affiliation for them however now they have lost the public support so army will now struggle and will have to use force to keep public in check. Excess use of force can lead to long-time resentment in public which creates significant divisions. On flip side judiciary has been totally toothless and haven't been able to instil rule of law which simply shows they are abject failures. The judiciary decisions whether that be of elections or giving bail to political persons not being adhered to simply shows the level of respect judiciary holds which is as thin as paper.

Overall this has been a sad 16 months and Shahbaz Sharif has been the face of dismal year. I hope we never go through such times again.

 

[Bewal Express]

The past 16 months have been easily the most atrocious 16 months since democracy was revived in 2007/2008 onwards. In every aspect our country has unfortunately deteriorated. To name a few as follows:

1. Economy - This is a well documented fact that on every economical metric this Govt has failed and failed miserably. The irony here is that the Govt was snatched in the name of inflation and to put icing on cake this Govt pulled through the highest recorded inflation in our country's history. This Govt has started from 11-12% inflationary measure to over 40% inflation leading into hyper inflationary economy soon.

2. Law / Constitution - Since 2007 this is the first time constitution has been side tracked. This is perhaps the first time in our country's history that constitution has been side tracked in times of a democratic rule. Unfortunate to see PPP on the wrong side and an active party involved in side tracking constitution. Pakistan constitution got created at hands of PPP and it was destroyed by PPP 50 years later and to top it off they are going to further encourage another side tracking of law.

3. Human rights - This country has gone through worse form of human rights destruction. However in the past 16 months we have seen something which we haven't seen before in Pakistan even in times of martial law and that is breaking into homes of families with women and children in there and harassing them past midnight. We also saw blatant harassment and torture of women and children on streets of Pakistan which we haven't seen so blatantly before. I don't want to mention the illegal kidnapping, prison torture, illicit videos, blackmailing, family abductions and killings of normal folks.

4. Journalism - Having tv channels shut their mouth is normal thing in Pakistan but having journalists killed in overseas country is astonishing. We had Arshad Sharif killed in Kenya and Imran Riaz abducted and wiped from face of earth. These 2 are very big names in Pakistan yet they met their fortune with no accountability. Journalism is truly dead in Pakistan. We don't have journalism we simply now have mouthpieces on tv to feed general public agenda of party x or party y or simply feed the public that establishment is best for the country and we should move away from democracy.

5. Foreign relations - Our PM and FM would have made record breaking visits during the last 16 months. I'm very confident that our FM would have spent more days overseas than in Pakistan in the past 16 months yet what do we have to show for that? The answer is nothing. We have failed to attract investments from friendly countries and now we are simply selling off State assets to bidders from abroad whether that be our ports, airports, share in Reko Diq or other State projects. At a time when our neighbours are getting visa free access to Middle East and other countries our passport ranking simply tanked further.

6. Brain drain - Unfortunately in the past 16 months we have seen the worst brain drain this country has ever seen. The number of people that have left Pakistan are simply astonishing. Any individual with any education has jumped the ship straight away whilst blue collared folks have illegally found ways to leave the country. People are so desperate to leave that they are taking loans whilst selling off their assets simply to leave the country. We have seen some worst tragedies of human trafficking involving Pakistan in these 16 months which we haven't seen previously.

7. Terrorism - Thankfully we have not had a full fledged terrorism issues yet but we have signs that this is a growing problem. I don't want to pin this on PDM but when our security agencies are more interested in political engineering rather than defending our problems then terrorism does become an issue. We saw worse attach on police forces in Peshawar whilst significant rise in terrorism in Swat and other north areas. I hope this issue is curtailed.

8. Army and judiciary divisions - Over the past 16 months we have seen public resentment growing significantly for the army and judges in Pakistan. Unfortunately for the army establishment they have been able to rule the country in the past with public affiliation for them however now they have lost the public support so army will now struggle and will have to use force to keep public in check. Excess use of force can lead to long-time resentment in public which creates significant divisions. On flip side judiciary has been totally toothless and haven't been able to instil rule of law which simply shows they are abject failures. The judiciary decisions whether that be of elections or giving bail to political persons not being adhered to simply shows the level of respect judiciary holds which is as thin as paper.

Overall this has been a sad 16 months and Shahbaz Sharif has been the face of dismal year. I hope we never go through such times again.

We are at the start of a terrible journey and things will get worse on most measures. For a start the model they are looking to impose is what Sisi used in Egypt, when Sisi just murdered an elected leader. They are looking to eliminate all opposition and have official start parties, a bit like Henry Ford's you can have any colour you like as long as it's black. There is only one problem, sooner or later they will have to leave office and when they do, they will have to pay for their crimes. As Dallawar found and all these crooks will find, London will be hell because PKs in the UK will quite literally chase them from piller to post.

 

[Hassan A]

Pakistan’s outgoing PM denies vendetta against Imran Khan​

Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has denied pursuing a personal vendetta against Imran Khan, his political rival and immediate predecessor, who was jailed and barred from politics on corruption charges this month.
Speaking to the Guardian in his last interview before handing over to a caretaker leader, Sharif said “victimisation is not in [his] dictionary” and accused Khan of “shabby treatment of opposition leaders and putting them behind bars” when he was in power from 2018 to April last year.
Sharif, who spent seven months in prison after being jailed in 2020, said there was no “question of any crackdown and personal vendetta”.



“We were treated shabbily and the jail manual was violated when Khan was PM. We were terribly victimised. But we don’t believe in *** for tat … Relevant institutions, courts and rule of law would take its own course in Khan’s [legal case],” Sharif said.
On 5 August, Khan was arrested at his home in the eastern city of Lahore by hundreds of police officers after a court found the former international cricketer guilty of “corrupt practices” involving the sale of state gifts and sentenced him to three years in prison. According to the constitution, that means Khan is automatically banned from politics for five years.
Khan has denied all wrongdoing and his lawyer, Intezar Hussain Panjutha, said the former prime minister would be appealing against the ruling, calling it a case of “political victimisation”.


The court’s judgment is likely to prevent Khan, the leader and founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, standing in forthcoming elections. The polls are scheduled for November but could be delayed further.
Khan and TIP workers say they are facing a politically motivated crackdown and with thousands of their colleagues and supporters arrested since widespread and sometimes violent protests in May after an earlier arrest of Khan.
Khan repeatedly said he was ousted in a “foreign conspiracy” hatched by the US against him and claims to have evidence to prove it. At one public rally this year, the politician displayed what he said was a diplomatic cable that supported his allegations. The US has denied the accusations.
Last week, an American news website, the Intercept, published the diplomatic cable, creating a storm in Pakistan.


Sharif said there was no mention in the cable of any conspiracy to topple Khan’s government or “bring us in power” and accused his rival of twisting facts.
“Now tell me, it is very unbecoming of any political, serious-minded leader to indulge in this kind of black and white lies. Khan said he had the [cable] but he had lost it. Now it has been published on a website,” Sharif added.
Sharif, the younger brother of the three-times prime minister Nawaz Sharif, advised Pakistan’s president to dissolve the national assembly on 9 August, paving the way for a new caretaker administration.
A little known politician, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, was sworn in as the caretaker prime minister on Monday. There are widespread fears of delayed and rigged elections.
Sharif said concerns over the fair conduct of the polls were “totally baseless”.


Multiple elections in Pakistan have been marred by allegations of rigging.
“We are the victims of fraud in elections in 2018. The reasons are well known. We hope this mistake will never be repeated,” Sharif said.
Pakistan’s military has a long history of seeking to maintain its power and influence over civilian politicians.
Khan was backed by the military in the 2018 elections and his fall from power is widely attributed to the deterioration of that relationship.
Khan now faces about 150 charges ranging from corruption to attempted murder.
Sharif said he had no information on a possible ban on Khan’s party. “I really don’t know. It is all up to the court to decide. Personally, I don’t want any political party to be banned,” he said.


Days before the new caretaker administration was due to take charge, Sharif’s government passed more than 50 bills including an amendment to the Official Secrets Act curtailing civil liberties and giving more power to the military and Pakistan’s military intelligence service, the ISI.
The lawyer Salahuddin Ahmed said the Army Act already permitted the trial of civilians by court martial for offences under the Official Secrets Act.
“This amendment to the Official Secrets Act shall have a chilling effect on the exercise of civil liberties and shall further entrench the overarching reach of the military over civilians in Pakistan. This also could be used against political parties in the future as well,” Ahmed said.
Sharif denied any such intention and said the law change was aimed at protecting the lives and identities of security officials who investigated terrorists.


“I don’t think these laws would be against my party or anyone. These allegations are unfounded and I don’t see any serious concern in this regard,” Sharif said.

 

[daytrader]

Shehbaz Sharif, others acquitted in Ashiana housing case

LAHORE: An accountability court in Lahore on Saturday acquitted former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and others in the Ashiana-e-Iqbal Housing Scheme case, ARY News reported.

AC judge Ali Zulqurnain announced the verdict and acquitted Shehbaz Sharif, senior bureaucrat Fawad Hasan Fawad, former director general of the Lahore Development Authority Ahad Khan Cheema and others in the case.

The verdict came after the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) declared that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his time as the chief minister of Punjab, did not obtain any benefit from the government funds or misused his public office in the Ashiana-i-Iqbal Housing Scheme case.

It also cleared other co-accused of any wrongdoing.

The corruption watchdog’s latest clean chit for the former prime minister came months after he, his family members and others were cleared in a money laundering case.

The case
The Ashiana scandal first emerged in January 2018 when NAB accused Sharif, the then-opposition leader of misusing his authority to illegally issue directives for cancellation of the contract with regard to the housing project during his tenure as chief minister in 2014.

In March 2014, the former chief minister had visited the Ashiana-e-Iqbal project site and halted its bidding process, according to the reference.

The Punjab Land Development Company (PLDC) was looking after the project, but Mr Sharif after visiting the site decided to assign the project to the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) which resulted in the award of the contract to the Lahore Casa Developers (JV), causing Rs715m loss to the exchequer, the reference reads.

The NAB had arrested Shehbaz Sharif in the scam on October 5, 2018, inside its Lahore office where he had appeared after being summoned for questioning in connection with a probe into the Saaf Pani Company scam.

According to NAB, “the contract for the housing scheme was won by a construction company titled Chaudhry Latif and Sons but former Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif and his aides awarded the Rs 14 billion contract to Lahore Casa Developers – a proxy group of Paragon City (Pvt) Limited, which is said to be owned by then Railways Minister Saad Rafique”.

Senior bureaucrat Fawad Hasan Fawad, former director general of the Lahore Development Authority Ahad Khan Cheema and several others were arrested later that year.

ARY

 

[Bewal Express]

Shehbaz Sharif, others acquitted in Ashiana housing case

LAHORE: An accountability court in Lahore on Saturday acquitted former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and others in the Ashiana-e-Iqbal Housing Scheme case, ARY News reported.

AC judge Ali Zulqurnain announced the verdict and acquitted Shehbaz Sharif, senior bureaucrat Fawad Hasan Fawad, former director general of the Lahore Development Authority Ahad Khan Cheema and others in the case.

The verdict came after the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) declared that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his time as the chief minister of Punjab, did not obtain any benefit from the government funds or misused his public office in the Ashiana-i-Iqbal Housing Scheme case.

It also cleared other co-accused of any wrongdoing.

The corruption watchdog’s latest clean chit for the former prime minister came months after he, his family members and others were cleared in a money laundering case.

The case
The Ashiana scandal first emerged in January 2018 when NAB accused Sharif, the then-opposition leader of misusing his authority to illegally issue directives for cancellation of the contract with regard to the housing project during his tenure as chief minister in 2014.

In March 2014, the former chief minister had visited the Ashiana-e-Iqbal project site and halted its bidding process, according to the reference.

The Punjab Land Development Company (PLDC) was looking after the project, but Mr Sharif after visiting the site decided to assign the project to the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) which resulted in the award of the contract to the Lahore Casa Developers (JV), causing Rs715m loss to the exchequer, the reference reads.

The NAB had arrested Shehbaz Sharif in the scam on October 5, 2018, inside its Lahore office where he had appeared after being summoned for questioning in connection with a probe into the Saaf Pani Company scam.

According to NAB, “the contract for the housing scheme was won by a construction company titled Chaudhry Latif and Sons but former Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif and his aides awarded the Rs 14 billion contract to Lahore Casa Developers – a proxy group of Paragon City (Pvt) Limited, which is said to be owned by then Railways Minister Saad Rafique”.

Senior bureaucrat Fawad Hasan Fawad, former director general of the Lahore Development Authority Ahad Khan Cheema and several others were arrested later that year.

ARY

What a surprise.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that no one had any idea that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf would actually become a movement for the country’s destruction.

Speaking to the media after appearing in Lahore’s accountability court in the Ramzan Sugar Mills case, Shehbaz said that Nawaz Sharif could have formed a coalition government in 2013 but did not know the route PTI would end up taking.

He added that Nawaz had been removed each time he had come to power. He added in 2017, even PMLN’s government in Balochistan had been brought down.

Shehbaz said that Nawaz had gone into exile multiple times and had seen his daughter get arrested in front of him but had still come back to face the courts.

He added that the whole party considered it a duty to respect the judiciary.

Shehbaz said that polls should take place on time and Nawaz would run a full-fledged campaign.

Source: AAJ News

No one knew PTI would become force of destruction: Shehbaz

Adds that polls should take place on time across the country

www.aajenglish.tv

 

[Stewie]

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that no one had any idea that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf would actually become a movement for the country’s destruction.

Speaking to the media after appearing in Lahore’s accountability court in the Ramzan Sugar Mills case, Shehbaz said that Nawaz Sharif could have formed a coalition government in 2013 but did not know the route PTI would end up taking.

He added that Nawaz had been removed each time he had come to power. He added in 2017, even PMLN’s government in Balochistan had been brought down.

Shehbaz said that Nawaz had gone into exile multiple times and had seen his daughter get arrested in front of him but had still come back to face the courts.

He added that the whole party considered it a duty to respect the judiciary.

Shehbaz said that polls should take place on time and Nawaz would run a full-fledged campaign.

Source: AAJ News

No one knew PTI would become force of destruction: Shehbaz

Adds that polls should take place on time across the country

www.aajenglish.tv

Duty to respect the judiciary? Jeez dude likes to just rub it in, doesnt he?

 

[FearlessRoar]

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has claimed that in the upcoming general elections, people will cast their votes to oust those “who committed atrocities on them for four years by unleashing inflation”.

“The people of Pakistan will determine the outcome of the February 8 elections. The PML-N will come to power this time by virtue of divine blessings and people's support,” Shehbaz said on Saturday.

He interacted with party leaders Ayaz Sadiq, Saad Rafique, Rana Mashhood, Owais Laghari, and Shaheen Butt. PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah also attended the meetings.

Shehbaz served as the country’s prime minister after the ouster of the PTI-led government in April 2022.

During his rule, the country witnessed a phenomenal rise in inflation and unemployment, making the ruling coalition, comprising around a dozen parties, extremely unpopular.

The PML-N-led government, however, blamed the economic meltdown on the “faulty policies” of the PTI, which remained in power for almost four years before prematurely exiting the corridors of power following a no-confidence motion.

Expressing hope that his party will once again come to power, Shehbaz said: “We will fulfill our promises to the people of Pakistan under the leadership of [PML-N supreme leader]
Nawaz Sharif.”

In the meeting, the PML-N leaders discussed party affairs and preparations for the general elections. They briefed the party president about ongoing activities and election preparations in their constituencies.

Sources indicate that Shehbaz urged PML-N leaders to make stringent preparations for the electoral battle. “Workers should mobilize people by going door-to-door. We must disseminate Nawaz Sharif's message to every household,” he added.

Nawaz Sharif, who has served as the country’s prime minister thrice, returned to the country in October this year after a four-year self-imposed exile. He was later exonerated in two corruption cases for which he was convicted in July and December 2018.

Meanwhile, PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurengzeb criticized the Supreme Court for granting former prime minister Imran Khan post-arrest bail in the diplomatic cipher case, stating that the people of Pakistan were being treated as a “herd of sheep.”

"A political terrorist is being given the title of innocent; you will have to answer for treachery against the country. First, you used to call him incompetent; now, when the cipher drama comes up, you say he is innocent. This will not be acceptable.”

She said if Nawaz Sharif can appear in court to face false cases, then why can't Imran Khan appear in genuine cases.

“The public is watching; this must end. Serious allegations and investigations are ongoing in jail; you'll have to answer for it," she added.

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to former prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.

The court stated that at this stage, there was no sufficient incriminating material to show that Imran revealed the information in the cipher to the general public.

"We, therefore, are of the tentative opinion that there are not reasonable grounds for believing, at this stage, that the petitioners have committed the offence punishable under clause (b) of Section 5(3) of the [Official Secrets] Act,” the court said.

Express Tribune

People will punish PTI on Feb 8: Shehbaz | The Express Tribune

Urges party workers to disseminate Nawaz Sharif's message to every household

tribune.com.pk

 

[Bewal Express]

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has claimed that in the upcoming general elections, people will cast their votes to oust those “who committed atrocities on them for four years by unleashing inflation”.

“The people of Pakistan will determine the outcome of the February 8 elections. The PML-N will come to power this time by virtue of divine blessings and people's support,” Shehbaz said on Saturday.

He interacted with party leaders Ayaz Sadiq, Saad Rafique, Rana Mashhood, Owais Laghari, and Shaheen Butt. PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah also attended the meetings.

Shehbaz served as the country’s prime minister after the ouster of the PTI-led government in April 2022.

During his rule, the country witnessed a phenomenal rise in inflation and unemployment, making the ruling coalition, comprising around a dozen parties, extremely unpopular.

The PML-N-led government, however, blamed the economic meltdown on the “faulty policies” of the PTI, which remained in power for almost four years before prematurely exiting the corridors of power following a no-confidence motion.

Expressing hope that his party will once again come to power, Shehbaz said: “We will fulfill our promises to the people of Pakistan under the leadership of [PML-N supreme leader]
Nawaz Sharif.”

In the meeting, the PML-N leaders discussed party affairs and preparations for the general elections. They briefed the party president about ongoing activities and election preparations in their constituencies.

Sources indicate that Shehbaz urged PML-N leaders to make stringent preparations for the electoral battle. “Workers should mobilize people by going door-to-door. We must disseminate Nawaz Sharif's message to every household,” he added.

Nawaz Sharif, who has served as the country’s prime minister thrice, returned to the country in October this year after a four-year self-imposed exile. He was later exonerated in two corruption cases for which he was convicted in July and December 2018.

Meanwhile, PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurengzeb criticized the Supreme Court for granting former prime minister Imran Khan post-arrest bail in the diplomatic cipher case, stating that the people of Pakistan were being treated as a “herd of sheep.”

"A political terrorist is being given the title of innocent; you will have to answer for treachery against the country. First, you used to call him incompetent; now, when the cipher drama comes up, you say he is innocent. This will not be acceptable.”

She said if Nawaz Sharif can appear in court to face false cases, then why can't Imran Khan appear in genuine cases.

“The public is watching; this must end. Serious allegations and investigations are ongoing in jail; you'll have to answer for it," she added.

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to former prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.

The court stated that at this stage, there was no sufficient incriminating material to show that Imran revealed the information in the cipher to the general public.

"We, therefore, are of the tentative opinion that there are not reasonable grounds for believing, at this stage, that the petitioners have committed the offence punishable under clause (b) of Section 5(3) of the [Official Secrets] Act,” the court said.

Express Tribune

People will punish PTI on Feb 8: Shehbaz | The Express Tribune

Urges party workers to disseminate Nawaz Sharif's message to every household

tribune.com.pk

He must think that PKs are stupid as your average Noora.

 

[FearlessRoar]

He must think that PKs are stupid as your average Noora.

No doubt, Shehbaz Sharif was one of the worst prime ministers in the history of Pakistan. Imran Khan was weak in making policies at all levels, and Shehbaz was weak at making policies at the federal level.

 

[Bewal Express]

No doubt, Shehbaz Sharif was one of the worst prime ministers in the history of Pakistan. Imran Khan was weak in making policies at all levels, and Shehbaz was weak at making policies at the federal level.

SS was just a front man for NS, Can you name anything that is better today than under IK. Let's see Human rights,l? the Judiciary? the Police? Health? economy and inflation including growth, exports, remittances? and IT development? How about to democracy?

 

[Cricket Warrior]

He will be remembered as the biggest opportunist who can do anything to get into power.

He achieved for what he came for, all cases vanished!

 

[The Bald Eagle]

He will be remembered as the biggest opportunist who can do anything to get into power.

He achieved for what he came for, all cases vanished!

He just pounced on it, grabbed it and ruined Pakistan. Nothing special has been done in his tenure.

 

[Sher Khan]

Despite being a staunch PML-N supporter. I was incredibly disappointed with Shehbaz Sharif's tenure. He failed to deliver any of the promises he made.

Couldn't curb inflation and the rupee continued to weaken. Only achievement during his tenure was getting the IMF deal back on track.

 

[Hassan A]

SS was just a front man for NS, Can you name anything that is better today than under IK. Let's see Human rights,l? the Judiciary? the Police? Health? economy and inflation including growth, exports, remittances? and IT development? How about to democracy?

Nawaz Sharif, despite being corrupted, did a lot of visible work like building roads, motorways, and bus services in Islamabad and Lahore. Imran Khan talked a lot about 'Naya Pakistan' and Tabdeeli, but seems it was quite a good marketing strategy to campaign but no tangible results. He did talk properly and made a good impression of Pakistan during foreign visits compared to Keema and Dal is waiting for you

 

[Bewal Express]

Nawaz Sharif, despite being corrupted, did a lot of visible work like building roads, motorways, and bus services in Islamabad and Lahore. Imran Khan talked a lot about 'Naya Pakistan' and Tabdeeli, but seems it was quite a good marketing strategy to campaign but no tangible results. He did talk properly and made a good impression of Pakistan during foreign visits compared to Keema and Dal is waiting for you

Talking about marketing,So apparently NSs greatest achievement was a few roads and this over nearly of 4 decades of govt and with the full support of the bureaucracy and the Police. If you allow me to borrow close to $90bn+ , I could pave over the whole of PK for you.

 

[FearlessRoar]

PML-N ESTABLISHES WEB PORTAL FOR SUGGESTIONS ABOUT MANIFESTO

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has established a web portal to seek public opinion on its manifesto ahead of the general elections, scheduled for February 8, 2024, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

While establishing a web portal, the Nawaz Sharif-led PML-N has sought suggestions from professionals, experts, overseas Pakistanis and citizens for the party’s election manifesto 2024.

The party has sought suggestions on Pakistan’s multiple sectors, including economy, energy, education, health, women empowerment and foreign policy.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said that his party was preparing its manifesto for General Elections 2024 with the “objective of identifying Pakistan’s main issues across various sectors and areas, and proposing implementable solutions”.

“We would like to invite suggestions and proposals from you, the people of Pakistan and overseas Pakistanis to help achieve this objective. Help us prepare a meaningful manifesto which helps us take Pakistan forward,” he added.

With the general elections rapidly approaching, the leading political parties have yet to formally unveil their election manifestos.

It is pertinent to mention here that the election process entered its second phase on Monday with the returning officers embarking upon the weeklong task of scrutinising the thousands of nomination papers filed during December 22-24 period for the National Assembly and the four provincial assemblies.

The process of scrutiny of the nomination papers would continue until December 30 after which the candidates could challenge the decisions of the returning officers, if any, in appellate tribunals until January 3, 2024, which would be decided by January 10, according to the election schedule.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released the data of papers, which showed that the number of candidates in this election is the highest ever in the country.

Overall 28,626 candidates for both national and provincial assemblies submitted their nomination papers – 7,913 for the 266 general seats of the National Assembly and 18,546 for the 593 general seats of the four provincial assemblies.

The numbers are way more than the nomination papers filed in the 2018 general elections. In the previous election five year ago a total of 21,482 nomination papers were submitted, including 5,473 for the general seats of the National Assembly.

Source: ARY

PML-N establishes web portal for suggestions about manifesto

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has established a web portal to seek public opinion on its manifesto ahead of the general elections,

arynews.tv

 

[FearlessRoar]

Personal meeting of MQM leader Farooq Sattar with Shahbaz Sharif

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Farooq Sattar has met former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Regarding the meeting with former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Karachi, MQM leader Farooq Sattar said that this meeting was of a personal nature.

He said that Shahbaz Sharif wanted to come to my house, wanted to congratulate his daughter's marriage, our flight got delayed, so I came straight from the airport to the hotel.

Source: Dunya News

 

[Bewal Express]

PML-N ESTABLISHES WEB PORTAL FOR SUGGESTIONS ABOUT MANIFESTO

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has established a web portal to seek public opinion on its manifesto ahead of the general elections, scheduled for February 8, 2024, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

While establishing a web portal, the Nawaz Sharif-led PML-N has sought suggestions from professionals, experts, overseas Pakistanis and citizens for the party’s election manifesto 2024.

The party has sought suggestions on Pakistan’s multiple sectors, including economy, energy, education, health, women empowerment and foreign policy.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said that his party was preparing its manifesto for General Elections 2024 with the “objective of identifying Pakistan’s main issues across various sectors and areas, and proposing implementable solutions”.

“We would like to invite suggestions and proposals from you, the people of Pakistan and overseas Pakistanis to help achieve this objective. Help us prepare a meaningful manifesto which helps us take Pakistan forward,” he added.

With the general elections rapidly approaching, the leading political parties have yet to formally unveil their election manifestos.

It is pertinent to mention here that the election process entered its second phase on Monday with the returning officers embarking upon the weeklong task of scrutinising the thousands of nomination papers filed during December 22-24 period for the National Assembly and the four provincial assemblies.

The process of scrutiny of the nomination papers would continue until December 30 after which the candidates could challenge the decisions of the returning officers, if any, in appellate tribunals until January 3, 2024, which would be decided by January 10, according to the election schedule.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released the data of papers, which showed that the number of candidates in this election is the highest ever in the country.

Overall 28,626 candidates for both national and provincial assemblies submitted their nomination papers – 7,913 for the 266 general seats of the National Assembly and 18,546 for the 593 general seats of the four provincial assemblies.

The numbers are way more than the nomination papers filed in the 2018 general elections. In the previous election five year ago a total of 21,482 nomination papers were submitted, including 5,473 for the general seats of the National Assembly.

Source: ARY

PML-N establishes web portal for suggestions about manifesto

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has established a web portal to seek public opinion on its manifesto ahead of the general elections,

arynews.tv

How about- getting the Sharifs to bring their billions and help the PK Dollar reserves. How about criminals stop buying and blackmailing judges. These 2 alone would help PK

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shehbaz solidifies anti-PPP poll alliance in Sindh

KARACHI/LAHORE: In a decisive push to forge an anti-PPP electoral alliance in its stronghold Sindh, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif wrapped up his two-day Karachi visit on Friday after finalising a deal with the six-party coalition Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) and securing MQM-P’s assurances for a long-term political partnership.

Mr Sharif also pledged Centre-funded water and transport projects for Karachi, contingent on his party’s victory in the upcoming general elections.

During his multiple interactions with the media and addresses to workers and leaders, Mr Sharif refrained from directly naming individuals or parties. However, he pointed out on several occasions how Karachi’s infrastructure “was ruined” during the past 15 years and “bad governance” had turned the metropolis into “worse than a rural area”.

On the second and final day of his visit, he also shared his plans for Karachi, where he wanted the Centre, along with provincial and local governments, to become actively involved in infrastructure building, establishing water supply schemes and introducing a modern transport system.

He showed sympathy with the Urdu-speaking community, stressing that despite their “great sacrifices” to found Pakistan, they were still deprived of drinking water.

“I don’t want to accuse anyone, but this city wasn’t given the rights it deserves,” the former prime minister told reporters after meeting MQM-P leaders at their party headquarters.

“This city became home to millions who migrated to Pakistan after sacrificing their lives and wealth. Their women were humiliated [during Partition and migration] and they paid a huge price for creating this great country,” he said.

“But it’s a shame that the city, which now generates trillions for the national economy, isn’t even getting drinking water. The roads and infrastructures are ruined. The buses plying here don’t even meet the standards of those operating in rural areas,” he added.

Mr Sharif promised to turn around the situation with the help of his political allies, and for that, he vowed that the PML-N would come up with a comprehensive strategy, taking his partners MQM-P and others on board.

Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui of the MQM-P seconded Mr Sharif’s views and said the two parties were enjoying coordination and harmony that had never been witnessed in the past. Their partnership, he said, would lead to a better future for urban Sindh and other parts of the province.

Earlier, the two leaders held brief talks at the MQM-P headquarters and agreed to give their teams more time to finalise a deal on an electoral alliance before taking matters into their hands for a consensual decision.

‘Mafia rule’

Later, Mr Sharif drove to the residence of GDA chief and spiritual leader of Hur Jamaat, Syed Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi, better known as Pir Pagaro, where the two agreed on the alliance for the Feb 8 polls.

Assisted by senior PML-N leaders Khawaja Saad Rafique and Ayaz Sadiq, Mr Sharif finalised the initial sketch of the alliance with Pir Pagaro, and both agreed to settle the terms and details between the two sides at a lower level.

As Mr Sharif drove to the airport to catch the Lahore-bound flight from Pir Pagaro’s residence, Mr Rafique, along with GDA leader Sadaruddin Shah, briefed the media about the development, suggesting a larger alliance was set to contest in Sindh with its main fight against the PPP.

Calling the past 15-year governance the “rule of a mafia”, the two leaders, in their addresses, kept their guns on the PPP, though without naming the party, and vowed to bring down the “system of corruption” after the Feb 8 elections.

‘Seat adjustments to be limited’

Meanwhile, senior PML-N leader Ishaq Dar has said his party will make seat adjustments with different political parties but on a very limited scale.

Talking to the media in Lahore on Friday, he said though seat-adjustment talks were ongoing with several parties, these would materialise for a few constituencies as the PML-N itself had more than one option for each constituency.

The former finance minister, who is also a confidant of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, downplayed reports of internal disputes with the party on the distribution of tickets and said that only the ticket holders would contest the polls while others would withdraw their papers.

Responding to a question, he said the 33-member parliamentary board interviewed more than 2,200 hopefuls for the PML-N ticket during the last two weeks or so and the final list of ticket holders would be prepared before Jan 12.

About seat adjustments with JUI-F, he said the PML-N leadership held talks with Maulana Fazlur Rehman in high esteem, but there was a difference between valuing someone and contesting elections.

Meanwhile, PML-N leader Attaullah Tarar has claimed that the PTI is being favoured by the judiciary. Referring to former premier Imran Khan, he said a person who scandalised a confidential document like a cipher was being declared innocent.

Talking to the media on Friday, he also regretted that all rules and regulations were violated in the PTI’s intra-party election, but the Peshawar High Court directed the Election Commission not to object to the irregularities.

To a question, he said the last meeting of the PML-N’s parliamentary board would be held on Saturday and then a series of public meetings would begin to contact the voters.

He said seat-adjustment talks with the PML-Q and Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party were still inconclusive.
​

Shehbaz solidifies anti-PPP poll alliance in Sindh

Teams up with GDA, secures MQM-P’s assurances during his Karachi visit.

www.dawn.com

 

[FearlessRoar]

Commission probing Faizabad sit-in on Monday ‘summoned’ Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president and former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, ARY News reported, citing sources.

Younger Sharif is summoned by the Faizabad probe commission as the then-Punjab chief minister, the sources said.

Shehbaz Sharif has been asked to appear before the probe commission on January 3 to record his statement.

After rejecting of the fact-finding committee report, the government formed a new commission to probe the Faizabad sit-in.

Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt.General (retired) Faiz Hameed and others have already been summoned by the commission for recording of their statements.

Faizabad sit-in

Back on November 08, 2017, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) organized a sit-in at Faizabad interchange against the amendments in the Election Bill 2017, changing the word oath to declaration.

The protesters demanded the resignation of the then-Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid to “protect the identity of the country”.

As a result of the protest, the then PML-N government had to sack its law minister Zahid Hamid. The Supreme Court had taken suo motu notice of the sit-in on November 21, 2017.

Later, a division bench led by Justice Qazi Faez Isa on February 6, 2019, unveiled its verdict in the sit-in case, criticizing the role of intelligence agencies in the saga.

Soon after assuming office of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) in September, last year, Justice Isa listed for hearing the petitions that had been filed against the SC’s February 2019 verdict.

On November 1, the bench rejected the fact-finding committee formed by the government to investigate the matter and ordered it to form a commission of inquiry to unveil the mastermind behind the sit-in.

Source: ARY

Shehbaz Sharif 'summoned' in Faizabad probe commission

ISLAMABAD: Commission probing Faizabad sit-in on Monday 'summoned' Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president and former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, ARY

arynews.tv

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shehbaz takes exception to ‘Ladla’ barb

LAHORE: The term “Ladla” (blue-eyed) seems to haunt the PML-N as party president Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took potshots at those who are calling his elder brother ‘favourite’ of the powers that be.

“Whatever happened in the past (tenures of PML-N) shows that Nawaz Sharif is not a ladla ... someone else is. The plane hijacking case (in 1999) and his ouster for not taking salary from his son (in 2017) prove that Nawaz is not a Ladla but otherwise,” Mr Shehbaz said while talking to journalists at his party’s office.

PPP has been calling Nawaz Sharif “Ladla-II” since his return home from Britain three months ago. The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), on the other hand, says Nawaz is the establishment’s ‘new favourite’ and set to become prime minister for the fourth time “with the blessings of the quarters concerned”.

“There is no truth in suggestions that Nawaz Sharif is using the shoulders of the establishment (to become premier),” Shehbaz Sharif said in reply to a question.

The PML-N leader blamed PTI founder Imran Khan for polarisation in society.

“This man has poisoned young minds. We will have to invest in the youth to de-poison them,” he said.

In reply to a question about the party’s manifesto, Mr Shehbaz said: “Our first, second and third priority will be the youth if we come to power.”

The younger Sharif further said he was confident the nation would choose “performance, progress, and prosperity over fraud, disaster, and anarchy” in the general election.

“Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shehbaz will stand united and lead the nation towards a bright future. This election is a defining moment for the nation’s future,” he said.

Shehbaz said Nawaz was keen to restart the journey where it was broken in 2017. “This will be a double journey — a commitment to rectify wrongs and steer the country away from bankruptcy.

“We worked day and night to avert an economic collapse.”

Stressing the need for unity, Shehbaz Sharif said: “It is essential for Pakistan to move in one direction. Nawaz Sharif’s previous tenure is a testament to the positive impact we can make when we work collectively for the nation’s betterment.”
​

DAWN

 

[FearlessRoar]

President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) and former Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that we will respect the people for whatever they use their right to vote.

Shahbaz Sharif said in his message to the nation regarding the general elections that on February 8, elders, brothers, sisters, youths, workers, doctors, the purpose is that the great Pakistanis belonging to all sectors will vote for the country with the power of their vote. The future is to be decided'.

He said that on February 8, the people will decide the fate of the country and the nation for the next five years and give their party the opportunity to serve. We will respect that'.

Shahba Sharif said that "God bless the country, make it successful by voting for the Muslim League-N for a sustainable solution to the economic, social and political problems it is facing today. Today, the country is suffering from challenges such as terrorism and internal disturbances. It has been given, an attempt has been made to give such a message to the youth that, God willing, they may deviate from their books and education and beautify Pakistan.

He said that 'I appeal to my nation to decide to vote at their polling station on February 8 and while voting keep in mind which party and which leader has served the country with sincerity in the past.'

Source: Express News

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shehbaz vows to fulfil past promises

Former premier and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday vowed to serve the masses if voted to power in the Feb 8 general elections, saying they would elevate Ahmedpur East to the status of a district, create a network of schools as well as roads, and fulfil all the promises made to the people.

The PML-N president made the remarks while addressing a public gathering in Ahmedpur East.

Shehbaz waved to the crowd as he arrived on the stage, and responded to their cheers by placing his hand in the hands of his party’s candidates.

In a display of solidarity, the PML-N leader started his speech in Saraiki language. He said if the Almighty willed, once again after coming to power, they would elevate the status of Ahmedpur East to a district while Uch Sharif would be made a tehsil.

He recalled that during their past regimes, the PML-N had worked on “record projects” and established a cardiology institute and Daanish schools in Bahawalpur, and rendered significant services in the field of information technology.

Daanish schools, described as the brainchild of Shehbaz, is a schooling system in Punjab that offers free-of-cost education to the underprivileged children.

He said no stone was left unturned in the progress of Ahmedpur East, adding that a network of roads was laid during the tenure of his brother and three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif.

Shehbaz vowed to undertake “exemplary projects” after winning the upcoming polls, promising to establish a state-of-the-art hospital, a university and college in Ahmedpur East, and further expand the network of Daanish schools.

Meanwhile, Nawaz arrived in his home constituency of NA-130, Lahore along with his daughter and PML-N Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz.

The PML-N supremo held a rally that started from Bilal Gunj amid police security. While travelling through the narrow streets of Old Lahore, the public gathering was initially marked by an insignificant presence of people.

There was no formal address for his constituents, which apparently was contrary to the common practice, especially in view of the fact that Nawaz had returned to his constituency to contest elections after 11 years.

Both the leaders waved to the constituents to respond to their sloganeering.

Maryam, accompanying her father during the rally, was seen as a message to the party as to who the “real successor” of Nawaz was.

It appears that Nawaz would hardly face any competition from NA-130 as his rival PTI candidate Yasmin Rashid had been in prison since last year, and given the stranglehold the party was in, no real campaign was visible for them.

As the rally ended at the Kacheri Chowk, it gathered some steam.

Nawaz is scheduled to address a rally in Nankana Sahib on Wednesday (today).
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Shehbaz vows to fulfil past promises | The Express Tribune

Pledges to elevate Ahmedpur East status to district

tribune.com.pk

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Shehbaz vows to fulfil past promises

Former premier and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday vowed to serve the masses if voted to power in the Feb 8 general elections, saying they would elevate Ahmedpur East to the status of a district, create a network of schools as well as roads, and fulfil all the promises made to the people.

The PML-N president made the remarks while addressing a public gathering in Ahmedpur East.

Shehbaz waved to the crowd as he arrived on the stage, and responded to their cheers by placing his hand in the hands of his party’s candidates.

In a display of solidarity, the PML-N leader started his speech in Saraiki language. He said if the Almighty willed, once again after coming to power, they would elevate the status of Ahmedpur East to a district while Uch Sharif would be made a tehsil.

He recalled that during their past regimes, the PML-N had worked on “record projects” and established a cardiology institute and Daanish schools in Bahawalpur, and rendered significant services in the field of information technology.

Daanish schools, described as the brainchild of Shehbaz, is a schooling system in Punjab that offers free-of-cost education to the underprivileged children.

He said no stone was left unturned in the progress of Ahmedpur East, adding that a network of roads was laid during the tenure of his brother and three-time former premier Nawaz Sharif.

Shehbaz vowed to undertake “exemplary projects” after winning the upcoming polls, promising to establish a state-of-the-art hospital, a university and college in Ahmedpur East, and further expand the network of Daanish schools.

Shehbaz vows to fulfil past promises | The Express Tribune

Pledges to elevate Ahmedpur East status to district

tribune.com.pk

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shut ‘private jails’ in Sindh, Shehbaz tells Bilawal

In an apparent response to the relentless criticism by PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday asked him to abolish ‘private jails’ of the feudal elite in Sindh and secure the release of the women and children allegedly incarcerated in these dungeons before talking about ‘political prisoners’ in the country.

These remarks were made by the former prime minister during a political gathering in Mandi Bahauddin on Thursday.

It may be noted that earlier this week, the PPP chairperson had warned that Nawaz Sharif’s politics of revenge would badly harm the country and its economy if he were voted to power again.

According to Shehbaz Sharif, “…there was not a single political prisoner in Pakistan during the stint of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif from 2013 to 2018”.

PML-N president says there were no ‘political prisoners’ during Nawaz’s govt

Without naming the PPP leader, the PML-N president said: “I ask that kind man to eliminate personal jails by getting the oppressed persons free from these jails, which even a police officer and assistant commissioner have also failed to do.”

During the rally, Mr Shehbaz said the PML-N government would bring revolution into the lives of people living in rural areas by giving small loans to farmers and the youth to help them “establish small factories to produce agricultural products”.

Mr Sharif said Pakistan did not have enough oil and gas reserves to become self-sufficient, but the country had the human resources in the form of a large youth population which could be equipped with vocational education and IT skills to harness their potential.

Shehbaz Sharif said when the PML-N took over the country in 2013, there had been load shedding of up to 20 hours, which damaged the agricultural and industrial sectors. He added Nawaz Sharif “worked hard and successfully inducted at least 10,000 megawatts of electricity into the national grid by 2017. This accelerated growth in agricultural and industrial sectors”.

He claimed when the country was progressing towards stability and growth, Nawaz Sharif was thrown out of power through a ‘conspiracy to stop the country’s progress’.

He said that the PML-N government established a large number of educational institutions and hospitals and also gave laptops to the students. He added that students were provided scholarships of Rs20 billion, and free education was ensured to children in south Punjab and farmers were given fertilisers and electricity for tube-wells through a subsidised package.

He said the road infrastructure was not only improved but it was also expanded across Punjab. He claimed that a modern university and a big hospital in Mandi Bahauddin would be established if his party was voted to power in the February 8 polls.
​

SOURCE: DAWN

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shehbaz takes U-turn on ‘military’s darling’ claim

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has taken a U-turn on his earlier claim that he had been a “darling of the military establishment” for the last 30 years.

“Had I been close to the establishment, I wouldn’t have gone to jail and been kept in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) dungeon [in the past],” Mr Shehbaz said in response to a question during a talk with digital media representatives on Wednesday.

In his earlier media interactions, Mr Shehbaz had said, “Main tees saal say establishment ki aankh ka taara hoon (I am an apple of the eye of the establishment for the last 30 years).

The PML-N leadership has been defending its position of being close to the establishment since the homecoming of former premier Nawaz Sharif in October last year. Even the “Ladla” (blue-eyed of the establishment) tag has been haunting the elder Sharif, as his party claims that he will emerge as the “Ladla” of the people.

Rival parties, especially the PPP, have accused the Sharifs of colluding with the powers that be to return to power after the Feb 8 polls.

When asked whether the PML-N should sign an agreement with other players to prevent a prime minister from being sent to jail every two years, Mr Shehbaz avoided a direct reply, saying, “There was no political prisoner in the last tenure of Nawaz Sharif.”

When asked whether the PDM government, led by him, made the lives of the masses miserable in terms of inflation and price hikes, and if it would be different if he got another chance, Mr Shehbaz took credit for saving Pakistan from default during the 16-month PDM government.

He blamed the Imran Khan government for the economic woes of the country but did not express a desire to become premier again. “If Nawaz Sharif comes to power after the Feb 8 polls, he will steer the country out of crises,” he said.

Mr Shehbaz redefined the party’s earlier narrative “vote ko izzat do (give respect to the ballot)”, saying, “coming up to the expectations of the voters is, in fact, giving respect to the ballot”.

He talked about rigging in the 2018 polls, which he said aimed at stopping the PML-N from returning to power. However, he termed the 2024 election “very important”, stating that it should be free and fair for a “strong democracy and economy”.

He further said that the purpose for which Pakistan came into being had yet to be fulfilled. “We need to learn a lesson from past mistakes to move forward,” he said.

SOURCE: https://www.dawn.com/news/1810208/shehbaz-takes-u-turn-on-militarys-darling-claim

 

[Cricket Warrior]

History will remember him as a biggest dramaybaz of the history.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shehbaz seeks minority votes for party

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has urged minority communities to vote for his party in the Feb 8 polls for the prosperity of the country.

Speaking at the representatives of the minority communities here on Thursday, Mr Sharif said during his tenure as prime minister some unfortunate incidents against Christians (Jaranwala case) took place in which those involved were brought to justice.

He said the PML-N always had preferences for the minority communities representation in the lower and upper houses of the parliament and other assemblies.

“Making Kamran Michael federal minister in the past is reflective of Nawaz Sharif’s love for minorities,” he said.

He urged them to vote for the PML-N into power so that the party government could ensure their peaceful living and providing them opportunities to contribute in the development of the country.

SOURCE: https://www.dawn.com/news/1810439/shehbaz-seeks-minority-votes-for-party

 

[Major]

However he is judged, he wont be remembered as the guy losing the people's confidence as his predecessor did.

 

[BouncerGuy]

As expected, this guy wins both of his seats from Lahore.

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Shehbaz Sharif emerges victorious in NA-123 and PP 158 constituencies

In a significant electoral victory, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif secured both provincial and national assembly seats from Lahore, according to unofficial reports.

In the NA-123 constituency of Lahore, Shehbaz Sharif emerged victorious with an impressive 63,953 votes, as per unofficial results. Independent candidate Afzal Azim Pahat trailed behind in second place with 48,486 votes.

Similarly, in the Punjab Assembly Constituency PP 158, Shehbaz Sharif clinched victory with 38,642 votes. His closest competitor, independent candidate Chaudhry Yusuf Ali, garnered 23,847 votes.

Shehbaz Sharif's dual win underscores the enduring support for the PML-N in Lahore and reflects the confidence voters place in his leadership and vision for the constituency and province.

These victories reaffirm Shehbaz Sharif's political prominence and influence in the region, positioning him as a key figure in Punjab's political landscape.

SAMAA

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shehbaz Sharif reveals next PM's name if PMLN forms govt

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) President and former prime minister Shahbaz Sharif has clarified that PMLN will sit on the Opposition benches if independents form a government at the Centre.

He was addressing a news conference in Lahore on Tuesday.

“Independent winners in general elections are welcome to show a majority in the National Assembly and the PML-N will accept it,” Shehbaz Sharif added.

He clarified, “PML-N is in contact with PPP, MQM-P, and JUI while consultations are going on and we will make an alliance under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif.”

The former premier reiteration that Nawaz Sharif will become a prime minister for the fourth time.

Shehbaz Sharif expressed concerns about alleged restrictions on voter participation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), suggesting potential disenfranchisement.

He raised questions about the origins of terrorism in Swat, implicating unspecified individuals in its proliferation.

Sharif also highlighted efforts towards political cohesion, noting the involvement of Mian Nawaz Sharif in consultations with political parties. He emphasized the need to transform sorrow into happiness, underscoring a positive outlook amidst challenges.

Asserting political strength, Sharif claimed majority representation in Punjab and significance as a major party at the national level. He cited an increase in party representation to 80 seats in the central government, positioning his party as influential in governance.

Sharif acknowledged historical reservations about electoral integrity, particularly referencing alleged rigging in Lahore during the 2018 elections.

Regarding policy and governance, Sharif reiterated a commitment to national prosperity, emphasizing a focus beyond personal terms or titles. He recalled promises made by Nawaz Sharif in 2013, particularly relating to addressing the energy crisis, and claimed success in reducing corruption levels during their tenure as evidenced by Transparency International rankings.

Sharif pledged to address the prevailing economic crisis. He also affirmed acceptance of election results, urging collective action for the broader national interest.

Signs of the formation of a coalition government at the federal level have emerged, as indicated by senior PML-N leader Khawaja Asif. In an exclusive interview with Samaa TV, Khawaja Asif also disclosed that Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), will not be the party's prime ministerial candidate. Instead, Shahbaz Sharif, Nawaz Sharif's brother, is set to be the PML-N's candidate for the prime ministership.

Furthermore, Asif revealed that the coalition government will collectively decide on the name of the prime minister. This implies that various political parties involved in the coalition will have a say in determining the country's leadership. Additionally, if the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) proposes a candidate for PM's slot, the alliance will also consider that.

SAMAA

 

[Cricket Warrior]

He will only be remembered as a biggest clown of Pakistan.

 

[Bewal Express]

However he is judged, he wont be remembered as the guy losing the people's confidence as his predecessor did.

Really? He led the party to its heaviest defeat and without the rigging, he would not have his own seat.

 

[UP]

Oh shoot this clown polish is back again to destruct whatever is left. This country is a failed state and we have yet again fallen back to a clown polish to revive it.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shehbaz knew that he won't be given the CM ship in the presence of Maryam so he opted to go for the PM ship. Nawaz knows very well that his victory was a fake and rigged one so he chose not to get humiliated later on. Good move by him.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shehbaz decries forces of anarchy

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has said those who had the agenda to spread anarchy in the country are doing the same right now while PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif, on the other hand, thinks only about the welfare of the people.

“Nawaz Sharif doesn't think about his own interests and politics. He always thinks about Pakistan and the people's interests. We are striving to save Pakistan from any new calamity or crisis,” Shehbaz said.

He added that the people who had the agenda to spread anarchy are still trying to create chaos. However, he did not elaborate as to who he was referring to.

The PML-N president, who is likely to lead a ruling coalition—comprising the PML-N, the PPP, the MQM, the IPP and BAP—as the next prime minister, was speaking to various returning candidates who on Saturday announced joining the PML-N.

Rashid Akbar Nawani, who won the election from National Assembly constituency NA-92 Bhakkar, Ahmad Nawaz Nawani who won from PP-90 Bhakkar, and Amir Inayat Shahani who won the election from PP-92 and PP-93 Bhakkar seats, announced their inclusion in the PML-N.

Additionally, Hasham Inamullah Khan from the K-P Assembly constituency PK-106 and Malik Tariq Awan from the K-P Assembly constituency PK-82 also announced joining the party.

These independent candidates expressed confidence in Nawaz Sharif's leadership and hoped that only the PML-N could steer the country out of its issues. Shehbaz Sharif extended them a warm welcome and stated that political instability in the country serves no one's interests.

“The economic challenges demand that everyone works together for Pakistan. We have saved the country from default before, and that remains our priority,” he said, adding that “We want the progress of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This progress is, however, only possible by curbing terrorism.”

Shehbaz served as the prime minister between April 2022 to August 2023 after ouster of the PTI led federal government in the wake of a no trust vote.

In October 2023, Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan, ending his four-year-long self-imposed exile. The PML-N supreme leader was also exonerated in the corruption cases that were filed against him in the wake of the Panama Papers leaks.

However, in Feb 8 general elections the PML-N, despite emerging as the largest party in the National Assembly, failed to get enough seats to form a government on its own.

Against this backdrop and amid the controversy surrounding the general elections that many now claim were highly rigged, Nawaz decided not to run for the prime ministerial post this time and nominated Shehbaz, his younger brother, as the PML-N’s candidate for premiership.

SOURCE: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2456816/shehbaz-decries-forces-of-anarchy

 

[FearlessRoar]

Top PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif is set to become the 33rd prime minister of Pakistan on Sunday, once again leading a coalition government, amidst allegations of rigging of polls and facing staggering economic and security challenges.

Shehbaz, who is the joint candidate of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has already submitted his nomination. His challenger Omar Ayub Khan of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) too has filed his papers.

The PML-N president Shehbaz, 72, is the younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, 74.

Voting in the National Assembly to elect the new prime minister would be held on Sunday, according to the National Assembly Secretariat.

The successful candidate will be administered the oath of office on Monday at the Presidential mansion, Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Shehbaz is known as an able administrator due to the swift execution of mega-development projects while serving as chief minister of the Punjab province. However, he failed to exhibit the qualities when elevated to serve as prime minister for a 16-month stint in 2022.

He faces the menacing challenges of a fragile economy and the increasing threat of terrorism. His government would also have to face the street power of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party which had been protesting against the alleged rigging of elections.

In the February 8 polls, the Sharifs-led party failed to garner a clear majority, albeit technically, it is the largest party with 75 out of 265 seats. In a surprise move, the elder Sharif stepped back in favour of Shehbaz to allow him to lead the coalition as he is believed to have the knack of taking along diverse groups in the polarised country.

The PPP and four smaller parties have joined the coalition with the PPP supporting the government from outside in return for PML-N support for the election of its senior leader and former president Asif Ali Zardari as the president once again.

Shehbaz Sharif's election as the prime minister is almost certain since the PML-N and PPP's candidates for the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly were elected on Friday with a comfortable majority. Shehbaz served as prime minister of a coalition government from April 2022 to August 2023 before Parliament was dissolved to hold general elections.

Quoting “highly placed sources,” The News International newspaper reported that President Arif Alvi, known for his closeness to Imran Khan, has consented to administer the oath to the new prime minister.

Interestingly, President Alvi had declined – on the pretext of health problems – to administer the oath to Shehbaz Sharif in April 2022 when he became the prime minister unopposed after the ouster of the Imran Khan government through a no-confidence vote.

The term for Alvi, a PTI nominee, already expired last year but, as per Constitutional provisions, he will need to hold the post until the election of the new president, which is set to be held on March 9.

Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif set to become Prime Minister for second time

Top PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif is set to become the 33rd prime minister of Pakistan on Sunday, once again leading a coalition government, amidst allegatio..

www.khaleejtimes.com

 

[FearlessRoar]

He is about to embarrass himself once again.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Hahah... MQM supporting Shehbaz again after much trash talk
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Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has declared its support for Shehbaz Sharif’s candidacy for the Prime Ministership, marking a significant political development in Pakistan.

Following a meeting between the MQM and PML-N delegations, Mustafa Kamal affirmed the longstanding alliance between both the parties, emphasizing their joint commitment to Shehbaz Sharif's victory in the upcoming election.

In a joint press conference held in Islamabad, Mustafa Kamal reiterated MQM’s unwavering support for Shehbaz Sharif, expressing confidence in his leadership abilities and vision for Pakistan’s future.

Emphasizing unity and collaboration, Kamal highlighted the importance of the PML-N president’s success for the welfare of the Pakistani people.

Rana Tanveer Hussain, a leader of the PML-N, extended gratitude to MQM for their endorsement of Shehbaz Sharif. He acknowledged Shehbaz Sharif's personal efforts to secure MQM's support, despite health challenges.

He revealed that the PML-N president intended to personally seek MQM’s support, but due to health concerns, he was unable to do so. Instead, Rana Tanveer Hussain was delegated to approach MQM representatives, who graciously agreed to support Shehbaz Sharif’s bid for the Prime Ministership.

Source : Dawn News

 

[UP]

Chota polish is back to loot and destroy whatever’s left on stolen mandate.

 

[Red-Indian]

All these old men - Biden, Trump, Sharifs, Imran, Modi etc. need to take a step back from politics. Every senior Bureaucratic or CEO role has a retirement age. So should head of government positions. I propose 70 as a cutoff.

I don't allow my 75 year old father to drive except short distances. But here are these old men deciding the fates of millions. In Pakistan in particular being such a young country, it's weird to see these old men take turns among each other.

 

[BouncerGuy]

MQM supporting Shehbaz again after much trash talk

Hypocrites of the highest order. Do all the talking against them and in the end support them as well. LOL

 

[BouncerGuy]

Shehbaz Sharif elected as 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) President and seven other parties backed candidate Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan by securing 201 votes and defeating PTI-backed and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) nominated candidate Omar Ayub Khan, who got 92 votes on Sunday.

National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq announced the official results of the polling of the prime minister elections and declared Shehbaz Sharif as the 24th Prime Minister of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan and becoming as the Leader of the House in the Lower House of the Parliament, Ntional Assembly.

National Assembly session was kicked off with a delay of an hour. The session started with recitation of Holy Quran, reading of an Hadith and Naat following by the national anthem of Pakistan. PMLN supremo Nawaz Sharif, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and stalwarts from parties reached the NA.

On NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq's directions, the doors of the National Assembly Hall were closed and voting process has been completed in which Akhter Mengal and JUI-F did not take part in the voting process.

PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council members protests and held slogeneering against the PDM 2.0, a rainbow roalition of eight parties which is all set to form the Central government. PTI alleged that the PDM leaders have stolen the mendate. The PMLN and PPP have rejected the allegations.

IPP leader Aun Chaudhry reached the Parliament House. Amid tight security arrangements inside and outside the Parliament for the National Assembly session as hundreds of Police, Rangers and FC personnel have been deployed.

Vehicles coming to Parliament House allowed to enter after checking and most importantly ordinary visitors are not allowed in the session of the National Assembly.

Jam Kamal took aoth as the member of the National Assembly wherein NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq administered oath from the MNA from Balochistan, who is also the former chief minister of Balochistan.

Pakistan's newly formed parliament elected Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday as prime minister for a second time, three weeks after uncertain national elections caused delays in the formation of a coalition government.

"Shehbaz Sharif is declared to have been elected the prime minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan," National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said, after announcing Sharif had secured 201 votes, above the required 169 votes in the house.

He beat Omar Ayub, the candidate backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who secured 92 votes.

The declaration was met with loud protests from the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) party backed by Khan. The lawmakers called for Khan's release and shouted slogans alleging Sharif had come to power through electoral rigging.

The Feb. 8 election was marred by a mobile internet shutdown, arrests and violence in its build-up and the unusually delayed results triggered accusations that the vote was rigged.

Sharif returned to the role he held until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of the elections and a caretaker government took over. No single party won a majority.

Sharif, 72, is the younger brother of three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who spearheaded their Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party's election campaign.

Candidates backed by Khan gained the most seats but the PML-N and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) agreed to form a coalition government, which enabled Shehbaz Sharif to be elected as prime minister as his brother stepped aside.

In his previous term, Sharif's government was able to negotiate a critical International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal but the process was mired in challenges, and measures required by the agreement - which expires in April - have contributed to rising prices and added pressure on poor and middle class households.

The new government will have to immediately start talks with the IMF for the next agreement to shore up the country's economy whilst also dealing with growing discontent over deepening poverty.

Nomination papers accepted

Both Shehbaz Sharif and the Omar Ayub Khan submitted their nomination papers to the National Assembly Secretariat, which were declared valid by newly-elected Speaker Ayaz Sadiq after the scrutiny process. Overall, eight nomination papers had been submitted by Shehbaz Sharif whereas four papers were submitted by Omar Ayub endorsed with the signatures of different proposers and seconders.

Omar Ayub raises objection

Omar Ayub had raised an objection against Shehbaz Sharif alleged PML-N leader was gifted his NA seat through manipulation in Form-47 and Shehbaz could not contest the PM election because he had ‘lost’ the constituency as per Form-45.

Khan also claimed that PMLN President ‘wrongly’ administered the oath as MNA and thus cannot be a candidate for the prime minister’s position, The objection was rejected.

IPP President says Shehbaz Sharif will get over 200 votes

Istehkam-e-Pakistan (IPP) President said that Shehbaz Sharif will get over 200 votes. He said may be JUI-F supremo Maulana Fazl ur Rehman will not cast vote in elections of the prime minister.

Which party supports which candidate in NA of Pakistan?

PML-N Mr Sharif has the support of the PPP, MQM-P, PML-Q, BAP, PML-Z, IPP, and the NP having a total of 205 members while two MNAs-elect from the MQM-P and PPP have yet to take oath.

In order to become the leader of the house, Mr Sharif requires 169 votes in the 336-member house.

PTI-backed opposition has 102 lawmakers, out of which one member has not taken the oath.

Meanwhile, the JUI-F and BNP-Mengal are yet to announce their strategy for the PM polls.

New era of progress to begin: Marriyum Aurangzeb

PMLN Information Secretary Maryam Aurangzeb said that journey of development that stopped in 2018 will start again with the return of era of youth employment, business and development.

“Shahbaz Sharif saved Pakistan from default and now he will stabilize the economy,” she said.

She alleged that after four years of ‘brutality’ — Imran Khan’s government — all sectors of the country were destroyed, the process of restoration and reconstruction will begin.

PTI has to accept Feb 8 Elections results: Ahsan Iqbal

PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal talking to SAMAA TV said that there is no doubt about Shahbaz Sharif becoming the Prime Minister as he will all set to get majority votes from lawmakers like speaker and deputy speaker elections.

“PTI will make noise in the House in the same way today but PTI has to accept the results of February 8 elections,” Ahsan Iqbal said.

He said PTI should play a positive role in the House to solve problems instead of chaos and chaos.

Shehbaz Sharif has allies parties support: Hanif Abbasi

PML (N) leader Hanif Abbasi has said their candidate for the slot of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif enjoys the confidence of allied parties.

Addressing a news conference along with the PPP and MQM leaders at the Parliament House in Islamabad today, he said they enjoy the majority of the house. He said giving relief to the masses is our priority.

PPP leader Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani emphasized the importance of sitting together to address the problems faced by the country.

MQM's leader Amin-ul-Haque said the parliament is the forum to address the problems of people.

SOURCE: SAMAA

 

[FearlessRoar]

He has struck himself with an axe on his own feet.

 

[FearlessRoar]

You talk about rule of law but never enforced it’: Ayub tells Shehbaz in NA speech

Speaking in the National Assembly after losing the election for prime minister, Omar Ayub Khan lamented the situation of law and order in the country.

He noted that a large percentage of the country’s youth have it imprinted in their minds that the country has been marred with terrorism and violence.

“You talk about rule of law, but you never even enforced rule of law,” he said, addressing points made by Shehbaz Sharif just minutes earlier in his maiden speech as newly elected PM.

Dawn

 

[Kianig89]

SS selected as the PM of Pakistan, this should be the news

 

[FearlessRoar]

Nation does not want election results, only results of our hard work, says Shehbaz

The nation is not waiting for election results, they just want the results of our hard work, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.

“The country wants justice,” he said as part of his closing remarks of his maiden speech as prime minister for the second time.

Dawn

 

[FearlessRoar]

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistan’s brotherly countries will be provided visa-free entry into Pakistan, expressing confidence that the move would increase trade in the country.

He added that his government would work hard and set a goal to become a member of G20 countries by 2030

Dawn

 

[FearlessRoar]

Will bring investment in country, says Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has promised to bring investment into the country and create economic conditions that would spur economic growth.

He also vowed to spread the web of “one window” export zones in all four provinces and work day and night to fulfil all these promises.

Dawn

 

[Azadoo76]

Nation does not want election results, only results of our hard work, says Shehbaz

The nation is not waiting for election results, they just want the results of our hard work, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.

“The country wants justice,” he said as part of his closing remarks of his maiden speech as prime minister for the second time.

Dawn

Sounds like a dictator…

 

[Bewal Express]

Nation does not want election results, only results of our hard work, says Shehbaz

The nation is not waiting for election results, they just want the results of our hard work, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.

“The country wants justice,” he said as part of his closing remarks of his maiden speech as prime minister for the second time.

Dawn

It did and it voted for its reps. Criminals stole our mandate.

 

[FearlessRoar]

PDM 2 knows mandate was stolen: PTI’s Omar Ayub Khan

PTI nominee for premier Omar Ayub has claimed that the coalition government is well aware that the PTI’s mandate was stolen in elections.

“The PDM 2 faces show that they know the theft [of the mandate] has taken place,” Ayub said, adding that the Feb 8 polls were a “selection”.

Dawn

 

[FearlessRoar]

The mandate of the people is just a good life in Pakistan, which no politician cares about.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

ok another round of the circus going to start in this country

 

[Mamoon]

My choice would have been Bilawal, but Shehbaz is certainly the next best option.

He is a very hardworking and dedicated politician. His tremendous services to Punjab as CM cannot be forgotten. By far the best provincial CM this country has ever seen.

He couldn’t do much as PM in his previous stint but we have to understand that he took over with a makeshift government in very difficult and chaotic circumstances.

The most incompetent and failed PM in Pakistan history (Imran) had destroyed the economy and brought the country to its knees and it was too much for Shehbaz and PDM to recover.

Hopefully they will learn from their mistakes and have a better strategy this time to clean up the mess left behind by Imran and his joker government.

 

[pakistani pride]

And that was it she said. Pakistan your game is over now.

Good luck.

 

[Savak]

My choice would have been Bilawal, but Shehbaz is certainly the next best option.

He is a very hardworking and dedicated politician. His tremendous services to Punjab as CM cannot be forgotten. By far the best provincial CM this country has ever seen.

He couldn’t do much as PM in his previous stint but we have to understand that he took over with a makeshift government in very difficult and chaotic circumstances.

The most incompetent and failed PM in Pakistan history (Imran) had destroyed the economy and brought the country to its knees and it was too much for Shehbaz and PDM to recover.

Hopefully they will learn from their mistakes and have a better strategy this time to clean up the mess left behind by Imran and his joker government.

Figures don't agree with you. IK left the Pak economy which was growing at 6% whereas Shahbaz left it at -0.29%. IK left the FX reserves at $20 billion whereas Shabhaz left it at $3 billion. Shahbaz was absolutely clueless and useless as PM and even his biggest supporters admit Shahbaz is only good for being the CM where he doesn't have to worry about generating funds and can spend money on development projects and open as many leakages as possible but as a PM he was utterly useless.

 

[Bewal Express]

My choice would have been Bilawal, but Shehbaz is certainly the next best option.

He is a very hardworking and dedicated politician. His tremendous services to Punjab as CM cannot be forgotten. By far the best provincial CM this country has ever seen.

He couldn’t do much as PM in his previous stint but we have to understand that he took over with a makeshift government in very difficult and chaotic circumstances.

The most incompetent and failed PM in Pakistan history (Imran) had destroyed the economy and brought the country to its knees and it was too much for Shehbaz and PDM to recover.

Hopefully they will learn from their mistakes and have a better strategy this time to clean up the mess left behind by Imran and his joker government.

Yes the Khusra would have been an amazing choice. He and his party have been in power for 16 years in Sindh and what do we have after 16 years? Well we have poverty levels of Sub Saharan Africa, we have no law or order and journalists are murdered and their murderers are rewarded and the victims families are intimidated into dropping cases. Both Jokhio and Memon were murdered and your Khusra couldn't utter a word against such evil.
Then he took over as FM, well let's look at his achievements- billions spent and nothing to show, absolutely nothing. Apparently he did bring in $10bn,@Major can tell us where it went. Maybe it was brought in by stealth or maybe it was sent abroad by stealth,but PK never saw a penny.
And as far as your previous choice of the real PM is concerned, well the guy was so useless that we ended in absolute decline and not just relative. The guy looks and acts surprised that someone is so stupid to make PM and his brother disowned him previously and very publicly today. So your judgement is about useful as selling sand to the Arabs.

 

[Bewal Express]

My choice would have been Bilawal, but Shehbaz is certainly the next best option.

He is a very hardworking and dedicated politician. His tremendous services to Punjab as CM cannot be forgotten. By far the best provincial CM this country has ever seen.

He couldn’t do much as PM in his previous stint but we have to understand that he took over with a makeshift government in very difficult and chaotic circumstances.

The most incompetent and failed PM in Pakistan history (Imran) had destroyed the economy and brought the country to its knees and it was too much for Shehbaz and PDM to recover.

Hopefully they will learn from their mistakes and have a better strategy this time to clean up the mess left behind by Imran and his joker government.

And why did he take over a makeshift govt? Any ideas? Maybe he was about to be jailed for the money laundering and needed to kill his cases and the people that made the cases. Dr Rizwan was murdered and so was Maqsood Chaprasi. A coincidence, not really. Only a munafiq like you could support this evil. Don't Doctor's take the hippocratic oath? Maybe you missed that part when it comes to your personal and political morals

 

[Bewal Express]

Figures don't agree with you. IK left the Pak economy which was growing at 6% whereas Shahbaz left it at -0.29%. IK left the FX reserves at $20 billion whereas Shabhaz left it at $3 billion. Shahbaz was absolutely clueless and useless as PM and even his biggest supporters admit Shahbaz is only good for being the CM where he doesn't have to worry about generating funds and can spend money on development projects and open as many leakages as possible but as a PM he was utterly useless.

Miftah said that there was no chance PK of defaulting when they took over, but it took IKs permission to save PK from default last year

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Miftah said that there was no chance PK of defaulting when they took over, but it took IKs permission to save PK from default last year

but after shehbaz sharif became PM again there are 100% chances of default as they wont left anything in govt treasury

 

[Major]

My choice would have been Bilawal, but Shehbaz is certainly the next best option.

He is a very hardworking and dedicated politician. His tremendous services to Punjab as CM cannot be forgotten. By far the best provincial CM this country has ever seen.

He couldn’t do much as PM in his previous stint but we have to understand that he took over with a makeshift government in very difficult and chaotic circumstances.

The most incompetent and failed PM in Pakistan history (Imran) had destroyed the economy and brought the country to its knees and it was too much for Shehbaz and PDM to recover.

Hopefully they will learn from their mistakes and have a better strategy this time to clean up the mess left behind by Imran and his joker government.

Doing administration and bringing in policies are two different tasks.

I agree Bilawal would had been the better choice as while he may had failed in the adminstration aspect, he could had helped Pakistan form better policies.

One of the biggest own goals that Shebaz committed was bringing Dar back and what Dar ended up sabotaging the economy further. Plus, Shebaz will be focussed on projects for economic development, but we dont really need that in time of hyper inflation.

Bilawal should had taken the offer of PM instead which could had been beneficial for the country.

One great thing is that with Zardari being the President, atleast there will be some control over the senate, so policy making will stay in PPPs hands.

While i am skeptical about Shebaz, but who knows, with Shebaz (the good administrator) as PM, and Zardari(the good policy maker) as President, this could work. Both parties know how to run the parliament and senate atleast and wont be as much buffoons as PTI was.

If PPP can bring in there own finance minister, control the inflation like they did back in 2010 and also improve the foreign relations of the country, than i wont mind Shebaz's project work that he will be concentrating during his premiership.


As for the PTI fans whining. Yeh, we remember how your Ghulam Sarwar ended up destroying PIA with one dumb comment in the parliament. Till this day we are paying the price of the self sabotage by PTI's Ghulam Sarwar as Aviation minister

 

[Major]

PTI's candidate for Pmship was a guy whose father insulted Fatima bhutto and rigged an election against her.

Mr. Omar Ayub was crying that this election was rigged, but when asked about the elections his father rigged, he denies them ever being rigged.

What a hypocrite.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took oath as the 24th Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, ARY News reported.

President Arif Alvi administered the oath to newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadar.

The ceremony was attended by caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chief Ministers, governors and other dignitaries.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif was elected as Pakistan’s 24th prime minister (PM). He secured 201 votes against his Sunni Ittehad Council’s (SIC) opponent Omar Ayub Khan who secured 92 votes.

The session chaired by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, began with the oath-taking of PML-N’s Jam Kamal.

As soon as the session began, SIC lawmakers chanted slogans to record their protest while holding PTI founder Imran Khan’s pictures.

He was jointly backed by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).

In his maiden speech Pakistan’s Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif invited the opposition for ‘Charter of Recondcialtion’ to steer Pakistan out of crises.

“Work ahead is difficult’ but not impossible,” surrounded by party lawmakers — said in his victory speech in NA.

Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as 24th PM of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took oath as the 24th Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, ARY News

arynews.tv

 

[FearlessRoar]

He will not complete 5 years as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.