ISLAMABAD: Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Thursday denied that he had ever said that back pain had caused him not to attend the PML-N rally in Islamabad, stating that 99 percent of the senior party leadership had not partaken in the rally. According to Nisar’s spokesperson, the former interior minister stated that the truth of the…

ISLAMABAD: Senior PML-N leader and former Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan raised several questions and eyebrows on Thursday when instead of participating in the PML-N rally, he showed up at the National Assembly. Nisar, who has repeatedly driven Nawaz Sharif, did not partake in the party’s show of power from Islamabad to Lahore. Instead,…

ISLAMABAD: Former Interior Minister and senior PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Thursday said that he could not participate in deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s rally from Islamabad. This he stated in the National Assembly session. Nisar said due to severe backache he could not join the cavalcade that was led by Nawaz Sharif along…

RAWAT: Former Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Friday that he would reveal in a couple of days why he decided not to join the federal cabinet of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.  Addressing a public gathering in Rawat, Nisar said that to speak the truth in front of a leader was the…

ISLAMABAD: The new federal cabinet of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been finalized by the senior leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). According to details, Mushahid Ullah Khan will be the Environment Minister while Khawaja Asif will be appointed as the Foreign Minister. Khurram Dastagir will be the new Defence Minister of Pakistan,…

Watch this report on who is in and how is out in the new cabinet.

ISLAMABAD/MURREE: Interim Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi continued consultation with PML-N leadership on formation of new federal cabinet for the second consecutive day on Thursday. Abbasi held the meeting with former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Murree’s Changla Gali area at Shahbaz Sharif’s residence. According to our correspondent, the names and portfolios of the ministers…

At consultative meeting between newly-elected Interim Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif in Murree was also attended by Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. Watch this video…

ISLAMABAD: The newly-elected Interim Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is forming his new cabinet today in consultation with his party chief Nawaz Sharif. Reports say the two leaders exchanged views over induction of new ministers in federal cabinet and their portfolios in a meeting at Nawaz Sharif’s Murree residence. The consultation meeting was also attended…

ISLAMABAD: Former Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Monday acknowledged entire Ministry including heads and staff of its attached departments for their hard-work, diligence and commitment to duty during his tenure. In a letter written to Secretary Interior, Chaudhry Nisar gave credit to entire team of the ministry and its…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday issued directives for PML-N representatives not to react to Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan after the latter announced that he would resign as Interior Minister after the Panama Leaks verdict.  After meeting Chaudhry Nisar, Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif met the prime minister for a brief meeting. The two…

ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry on Thursday clarified that Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan changed his decision to resign from the National Assembly and Interior Ministry after meeting ‘few friends’. According to the spokesperson of the Interior Ministry, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan’s decision to resign from the National Assembly and Interior Ministry was valid till last evening….

RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) head Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Thursday appealed to the Supreme Court to announce the verdict of Panama Papers case as soon as possible. Reacting to Chaudhry Nisar’s press conference, Sheikh Rashid said that there was no existential threat to Pakistan whatsoever. “It is a matter of common sense that a…

ISLAMABAD: Watch Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan clear the air about his intentions to resign as Interior Minister and not contest any election.

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Thursday that he would resign from politics, the National Assembly and step down as the Interior Minister when the apex court announces the Panama Leaks case verdict.  “Mr Prime Minister, you are the luckiest person in Pakistan,” he said. “If you are disqualified, do not become…

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Wednesday appreciated the performance of Sindh Rangers in establishing peace and curbing activities of anti-social elements in Karachi. Director General Sindh Rangers Major General Muhammad Saeed phoned the minister and briefed him on arrest of accused, having contacts with networks in South Africa and…

ISLAMABAD: A joint investigation team (JIT), which probed the kidnapping incident of Chinese nationals in Quetta, on Tuesday submitted its detailed report to Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. The minister reviewed the report and approved several measures, including immediate ousting of all those foreigners after cancelling their visas, who are…

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan refused to talk on Monday regarding political matters, stating that it was not appropriate to do so after the tragic Lahore blast killed at least 14 people.  Holding a press conference at Punjab House, Chaudhry Nisar said that he had to talk about extremely important issues. “After this…

Various names including Khawaja Asif, Chaudhry Nisar, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi being tipped for the slot of PM ISLAMABAD: The country has been overtaken by a new political debate as to who will become the next Prime Minister in the event of potential disqualification of Nawaz Sharif. Hearing Panama Implementation Case, a three-judge bench of Supreme…

ISLAMABAD: Rumours are rife that Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Nawaz Sharif have developed serious differences with each other. In such a situation, parliamentarians are weighing in on whether Nisar will leave the party or not.  Speaking to SAMAA TV, JI chief Siraj-ul-Haq said that Nisar should desert the sinking ship and should listen to…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzaib on Monday dismissed rumours that Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan had tendered his resignation. “Rumours regarding Chaudhry Nisar resigning are baseless,” she said. “He will disclose details himself in a press conference,” she added. Speaking to SAMAA TV, Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed said that Marriyum must…