ISLAMABAD: The opposition parties on Tuesday dismissed Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s clarification over Nawaz Sharif’s recent comments regarding the Mumbai attacks. Addressing a National Assembly session earlier today, PM Abbasi clarified that Nawaz’s comments were taken out of context and were “twisted” by the Indian media. He added: “Nawaz never said that Pakistan sent […]
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Nawaz withdrew forces from Kargil on US orders: Musharraf
DUBAI: Former president General (retd) Pervaiz Musharraf on Monday said that PML-N lifetime head and the then PM Nawaz Sharif ordered to withdraw forces from Kargil in 1999 on orders of the United States (US). “Pakistan’s forces had the upper hand on five points in Kargil, but Nawaz opted to withdraw forces after New Delhi […]
Nawaz doesn’t need certificate to prove patriotism: Maryam
BANUR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz on Monday said that former PM Nawaz Sharif does not need a certificate to prove his patriotism and love for the country. Addressing a PML-N rally in Banur, Maryam Nawaz slammed those calling the ex-PM a ‘traitor’ after his recent 2008 Mumbai attack comments during an interview […]
Place Nawaz on ECL, demands Imran
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Monday called for former PM Nawaz Sharif’s name to be placed on the Exit Control List (ECL), while also demanded resignations from PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif. “Nawaz’s comments have favoured India, and the Indian media is using it to create propaganda against […]
NSC categorically rejects Sharif’s remarks on Mumbai attacks
ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) meeting that was called in earnest today (Monday) has concluded on the note that it unanimously denied Nawaz Sharif’s remarks on the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, India. In a strongly worded message, the NSC categorically claimed that the former PM’s statements ignored concrete evidence and facts. The meeting also held […]
Fazlur Rehman calls for probe into Nawaz’s comments
LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman on Monday demanded investigation into former PM Nawaz Sharif’s recent comments on the 2008 Mumbai attacks. “Nawaz’s comments must be properly investigated. He has held the office thrice, so his statements must be taken seriously,” Fazlur Rehman said while speaking to media after visiting Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal to […]
State media censors PM Abbasi’s presser on NSC meeting
ISLAMABAD: State-owned Pakistan Television (PTV) censored Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s press conference on the NSC meeting called over ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s recent comments regarding the 2008 Mumbai attacks. PM Abbasi held a press conference in Islamabad and briefed the media about the National Security Committee (NSC) conference and also his meeting with former premier […]
Sharif’s statement more precarious than Dawn leaks: Aitzaz Ahsan
KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party’s (PPP) senior leader Aitzaz Ahsan on Sunday expressed sorrow over former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif’s proclamation regarding Mumbai attacks 2008. Ahsan referring to Sharif’s May 11 interview to a private news channel, remarked that it was unfortunate that Sharif and PM Modi were speaking the same language. He further said […]
Nawaz leaked details of Ajmal Kasab’s whereabouts to India, claims Sheikh Rasheed
LAHORE: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed claimed that former PM Nawaz Sharif handed India and Reuters news agency a detailed account of Ajmal Kasab’s location, while he also termed Nawaz’s recent comments on Mumbai attacks “a conspiracy against national security.” “Nawaz Sharif’s statements regarding the Mumbai attacks is a conspiracy against the national security. […]
NSC meeting to discuss ‘misleading’ statements on Mumbai attacks
ISLAMABAD: A National Security Committee (NSC) meeting will be held on Monday to discuss ‘misleading’ media statements regarding the Mumbai attacks among other issues, an ISPR statement said earlier today. According to DG Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi would chair an NSC meeting on Monday to discuss […]