Musharraf calls Nawaz Sharif a 'closet Taliban'September 25th, 2009 LAHORE - Continuing his animosity with the Pakistan Muslim League -Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif, former President General Pervez Musharraf has described the former Prime Minister as a 'closet Taliban'. In an interview to ABC News, Musharraf called Sharif 'abrasive' and 'confrontational'.
Saudi king asks Sharif to avoid controversial issuesSeptember 14th, 2009 LAHORE - Saudi King Abdullah Abdul Aziz has advised PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif to avoid controversial issues and promote reconciliation for the continuation of the democratic system in Pakistan. Sharif, who is in Saudi Arabia, met King Abdullah on Sunday and discussed matters of mutual interest including national, regional and international issues.
No pressure from Saudi Arabia on Musharraf trial: Ishaq DarSeptember 14th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Saudi Arabia has not, in any way, pressurised Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif regarding former president Pervez Musharraf's trial under Article 6 of the constitution, said party senator Ishaq Dar. After meeting the Saudi king along with Nawaz, Dar said the Saudis never interfered in internal affairs of Pakistan.
Musharraf says Sharif will not seek his trialSeptember 13th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf Sunday said former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif would not seek his trial for high treason. Sharif has assured King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia that he would respect the agreement (not to call for Musharraf's trial) under Article 6 of Pakistan's constitution, Musharraf told a TV channel.
Sharif in Saudi Arabia to perform UmraSeptember 10th, 2009 RIYADH - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif arrived here with his family to perform Umra. A private TV channel, while quoting sources, said that Sharif's visit is not political.
Musharraf to use secret 'smoking gun' on Nawaz, Benazir if corneredSeptember 10th, 2009 LONDON - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf possess some secret records regarding Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, and may make them public if the PML-N and PPP push further for his high treason trial. Sources close to the former general, who may 'formally' join politics in December, say that he may take the veil off the records if both the parties continues to target him.
Sharifs soften stance against Musharraf trial under Saudi pressureSeptember 7th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The Sharif brothers and top leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are believed to have softened their demand for the trial of former President Pervez Musharraf owing to international pressure by his guarantors, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Well-placed party sources said that the PML-N central leadership would take the party hierarchy into confidence about the pressure for softening their anti-Musharraf stance and to chalk out the party's new plan of action to prepare it for next elections at party's scheduled CEC meeting in Murree on Monday.
Sharif likely to visit Saudi Arabia next weekSeptember 6th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif is likely to visit Saudi Arabia next week to meet King Shah Abdullah, sources said. According to sources, Sharif is likely to reach Riyadh on September 11 to hold talks with King Abdullah and Saudi Intelligence chief Shahzada Muqran.
Saudi King invites Pakistan leaders to discuss Musharraf trialSeptember 5th, 2009 JEDDAH - Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has invited Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif and Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to discuss Pakistan's political situation and the issue of former president Pervez Musharraf's trial, the Online news agency reported Saturday. Sources said that Sharif and Chaudhry would go to Saudi Arabia this month to meet King Abdullah, who has also urged Musharraf to avoid taking any step which may vitiate the political climate in Pakistan
Musharraf said in London that the Saudi king was worried over the prevailing situation in Pakistan, and wanted the political leadership to demonstrate maturity and responsibility and take steps for the country's development.
PML-N will not indulge in 'undemocratic' method to overthrow govt. : SharifSeptember 3rd, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said his party would not get involved in any 'undemocratic' process to bring down the ruling PPP government. Interacting with media persons here, Sharif said a change of regime would not resolve the crisis being faced by the country at present.
"Optimistic" Musharraf leaves for London in 'high spirits' after Saudi visitSeptember 3rd, 2009 RIYADH - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has returned to London after his three day visit to Saudi Arabia, and it seems his tour has yielded the desired results. Musharraf, who had a long one to one talk with King Abdullah amid speculations of yet another Saudi-backed political arrangement in Pakistan, was in 'high spirits' after the meeting, sources said.
Saudi King warns Pak to call off Musharraf 'witch hunt'September 2nd, 2009 AHORE - Expressing concern over the political brickbatting between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) over the trial of former President General Pervez Musharraf, Saudi Arabia has asked the Pakistani leadership to abide by the agreement on Musharraf's immunity from prosecution, and stop the infighting, saying it could further deteriorate the country's situation. Sources privy to the Saudi Royal family said Saudi King, Abdullah, told Interior Advisor Rehman Malik, that Musharraf's trial and altercations between the PPP and the PML-N could further affect Pakistan's political stability.
Musharraf's 'royal' treatment in Saudi Arabia worries his opponents in PakSeptember 2nd, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The 'royal' treatment being given to former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf during his Saudi Arabia visit has his opponents worried. The special treatment has sparked speculations that Riyadh is trying to use its influence to ask the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to shun its demand for Musharraf's trial under the Article Six of the Constitution.
Sharif wants Pak army to file high treason suit against MusharrafAugust 15th, 2009 LAHORE - Attacking former President General Pervez Musharraf for violating the Constitution and impeding the judicial system of the country, Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has urged the armed forces not to obstruct the former general's trial. "The military should cut its ties with Musharraf and should itself file a lawsuit against him," Sharif said.
Sharif still a convict in plane hijacking caseJune 9th, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has not been pardoned in connection with the October 1999 plane hijacking case, The Daily Times reports. Quoting a presidential document, which would be tabled before the Supreme Court soon, the newspaper said that while a court verdict has exempted Sharif from serving a sentence in the case, his convict status has not changed.
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