Shehbaz Sharif Archives - National Times

13 Aug

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Issues Fresh Warning to India Over Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

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Islamabad (National Times): Islamabad has once again escalated its rhetoric against New Delhi, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warning that Pakistan will not allow India to take away “even a single drop” of its share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad on Tuesday, Sharif said, “I want to send a message to the enemy—if you try to stop our water, remember this: you will never be able to take even one drop from Pakistan.” He further warned that any such attempt would invite a strong response, claiming India would be “taught such…

03 Aug

Pakistan Backs Iran’s Right to Peaceful Nuclear Energy as Leaders Sign 12 Cooperation Pacts

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 3, 2025 — Pakistan on Sunday publicly supported Iran’s right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, even as tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington. The endorsement came during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s state visit to Islamabad, where both countries signed 12 agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen bilateral ties.President Pezeshkian, who arrived in Pakistan on Saturday, held formal talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at his official residence. During a joint press conference following their meeting, Sharif reiterated Islamabad’s firm support for Iran’s pursuit of nuclear energy for civilian use. "Pakistan stands with Iran…

13 Jul

Shehbaz Sharif Clarifies Pakistan’s Nuclear Policy, Dismisses Rumours of Zardari’s Exit

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Islamabad (National Times): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has firmly rejected the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons during the recent military standoff with India, stressing that the country’s nuclear arsenal is intended solely for self-defence and peaceful purposes. Speaking to a group of students in Islamabad, Sharif addressed the concerns that arose following a four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan, which resulted in the deaths of 55 Pakistani citizens. While affirming that Pakistan had responded "with full might" to Indian airstrikes, Sharif emphasized that nuclear weapons are “not for aggression.” “Pakistan’s nuclear programme exists for national security and peace.…

05 Jun

Shehbaz Sharif Seeks Trump’s Help for India-Pakistan Talks Amid Global Pressure on Terrorism

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Washington, D.C./Islamabad (National Times) Facing increasing global isolation over its failure to curb terrorism, Pakistan has now turned to former U.S. President Donald Trump in hopes of reviving stalled dialogue with India. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking at an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, praised Trump’s past involvement in reducing tensions and urged Washington to facilitate a comprehensive peace dialogue between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. “President Trump played a significant role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan,” Sharif stated, echoing sentiments expressed earlier by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. “If the U.S. was instrumental…

29 May

India’s BrahMos Strikes Foiled Planned Pakistani Offensive: Shehbaz Sharif Admits

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Islamabad/Baku, May 29, 2025: In a rare and significant admission, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has acknowledged that India's BrahMos missile strikes preempted and derailed a planned Pakistani military offensive earlier this month. Speaking during his visit to Azerbaijan, Sharif confirmed that the Pakistani Army had intended to launch a retaliatory assault on India at 4:30 AM on May 10, following Fajr prayers.However, before this operation could be executed, India carried out preemptive strikes using BrahMos missiles targeting critical military locations within Pakistan, including an airbase in Rawalpindi. This move, as per Sharif, directly disrupted Islamabad’s coordinated strike plan.The escalation…

17 May

Pakistan PM Admits Indian Missiles Hit Nur Khan Airbase, Confirms Operation Sindoor’s Impact

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New Delhi, May 17, 2025 — In a rare admission, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that Indian ballistic missiles struck Nur Khan Airbase and several other locations inside Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack.Speaking at a public ceremony at the Pakistan Monument on Friday, Sharif revealed that he was woken up at 2:30 AM on May 10 by Army Chief General Asim Munir, who informed him of the Indian missile strikes. The strikes, part of a larger coordinated operation, were previously denied by Pakistani authorities."At around 2:30 AM on May 10, General…

06 May

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Retaliation After India’s Operation Sindoor

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Islamabad/New Delhi (National Times): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a fiery response to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, which struck terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), labeling it a “cowardly” attack by a “cunning enemy.” In a post on X, Sharif claimed that India targeted five locations in Pakistan and promised a robust retaliation, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. “The cunning enemy has carried out cowardly attacks on five locations in Pakistan,” Sharif declared. “Pakistan has every right to respond forcefully to this act of war imposed by India, and a forceful response is being…

02 May

India Blocks Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif’s YouTube and Instagram Amid Fallout from Pahalgam Terror Attack

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New Delhi, May 2, 2025 – The Indian government has blocked access to the official YouTube and Instagram accounts of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif within Indian territory, citing national security concerns following the recent Pahalgam terror attack.Users trying to access Sharif’s YouTube page from India are now shown a message reading, “This content is currently unavailable in this country because of a government order related to national security or public order.” His Instagram profile also displays a restriction notice stating that the content is hidden due to a legal request from the Indian government.The development comes just days after…

30 Apr

Jittery Pakistan Alleges Imminent Indian Strike, Seeks UN Intervention as Tensions Soar

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Islamabad (Rajeev Sharma)— Amid escalating regional tensions following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has raised alarm bells internationally by claiming that India is preparing for a military strike within the next 24 hours. The unprecedented claim was made by the Pakistani government on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urgently appealed to the United Nations for intervention to "prevent a crisis in South Asia."In an official statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry alleged that intelligence inputs and troop movements suggest an imminent Indian operation targeting specific locations across the Line of Control (LoC). No evidence was publicly provided to back the…

26 Apr

Pakistan Offers to Join ‘Neutral Probe’ Into Pahalgam Attack, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif

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ISLAMABAD (National Times)– Amid heightened tensions with India following the devastating terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Islamabad is willing to participate in a neutral and transparent investigation into the incident that left 26 people dead. “Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent, and credible investigation,” Sharif said while addressing a military academy event in Abbottabad. His remarks appear aimed at easing diplomatic tensions as India has accused Pakistani elements of playing a role in the April 22 attack near Baisaran. Despite offering cooperation, Sharif also sent a strong…