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Shehbaz Sharif

Also known as: Shebaz Sharif · Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif · Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif · Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif

2026-04-252026-10-31

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Former international cricket captains have made several appeals in recent months to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urging Khan be accorded proper medical care.

    Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capital
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … The pact was announced at a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif in the Saudi city of Mecca. …

    Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
  5. June 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … However, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a joint news conference on Tuesday with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that missiles were not in the MoU and “will never be”. …

    UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
  7. Joy Online

    … Officials from the US and Iran will be joined at the talks by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the head of the country’s armed forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir. …

    US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
  8. Joy Online

    … Officials from the US and Iran will be joined at the talks by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the head of the country’s armed forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir. …

    US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
  9. Joy Online

    … President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the upcoming diplomatic event via synchronised social media announcements on Sunday. …

    Iran soccer team arrives in US for World Cup opener as two nations reach peace deal
  10. Joy Online

    … Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said an official signing ceremony would be on Friday, 19 June, in Switzerland. …

    Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
  11. Joy Online

    … Trump also warned that if things would not “work out quickly, easily and smoothly”, Washington had “the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again!” Earlier on Saturday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that “we are closer to a peace deal than ever before” …

    Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing
  12. Joy Online

    … The strikes come as Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country is mediating talks between the US and Iran, wrote on X “we are closer to a peace deal than ever before”. …

    Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near
  13. Joy Online

    … A few hours later, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country helped mediate the deal, said the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the US and Iran had been agreed and awaited finalising. …

    Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
World & Region

Thousands march to Islamabad demanding jailed ex-PM Khan's release

The News

Supporters of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan are marching to the capital Islamabad to demand his release, citing health concerns including alleged loss of vision. Khan, a cricket star-turned-politician jailed for 17 years over corruption in August 2023, faces charges in more than 100 cases and claims all are politically motivated.

5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Thousands march to Islamabad demanding jailed ex-PM Khan's release

    Supporters of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan are marching to the capital Islamabad to demand his release, citing health concerns including alleged loss of vision. Khan, a cricket star-turned-politician jailed for 17 years over corruption in August 2023, faces charges in more than 100 cases and claims all are politically motivated.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign joint defence pact

    Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement stating that an attack on any of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all, announced at a meeting between their leaders in Mecca amid regional tensions.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. UN to evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in Gulf

    The UN's International Maritime Organization plans a large-scale evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Gulf due to the US-Israel war against Iran, working with Iran, Oman, the US, and other regional partners. An interim deal was signed to end the conflict, but the US and Iran continue to dispute details of the Memorandum of Understanding, particularly regarding nuclear inspections and missile provisions.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 21 June

  1. US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland amid strait closure claims

    Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland, with delegations led by US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving on Sunday. Iran's military said it closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon, though the US military reports traffic continues to flow; Pakistan's Prime Minister is joining as mediator.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Switzerland amid regional tensions

    Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite Iran's military claiming it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived for negotiations expected to cover nuclear issues and Lebanon ceasefire efforts, with Pakistan mediating.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Iran soccer team arrives in US for World Cup after peace deal

    Iran's national soccer team landed in Los Angeles on Sunday to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the same day Washington and Tehran announced a peace agreement ending a four-month war. The squad had previously been exiled to Mexico after U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran raised uncertainty about Iran's participation.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Oil prices fall on US-Iran deal and Strait reopening

    Oil prices declined after Pakistan announced a deal between the US and Iran, with President Trump saying the agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Brent crude fell 3.8% to $84.02 a barrel and US oil dropped 4.1% to $81.40, after the strait had been effectively closed since February airstrikes triggered Iranian threats against vessels.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Trump announces US-Iran deal signing Sunday; Tehran expresses caution

    President Trump said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" once agreed, though Iranian foreign ministry spokesman expressed caution about the timeline.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Israel strikes Lebanon; Iran reports US peace deal near

    Israel has carried out air strikes in southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations from about 20 locations, with at least one person killed in Marrakeh, Lebanese state media reports. Pakistan's Prime Minister, mediating US-Iran talks, says a peace deal is closer than ever and likely within 24 hours, with Iran's foreign minister saying the agreement would include an end to conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Iran says US deal would reopen Strait of Hormuz, lift blockade

    Iran's Foreign Minister said a deal with the US to end fighting includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade, with nuclear programme talks to follow later. US officials confirmed some details, saying economic benefits for Iran would depend on Tehran meeting its obligations.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Iran says US deal would reopen Strait of Hormuz

    Iran's Foreign Minister said a deal with the US to end fighting includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade, though nuclear talks would follow later. US officials confirmed some details, linking economic benefits for Iran to Tehran meeting its obligations.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Train blast kills at least 20 in Pakistan's Balochistan region

    An explosion targeting a train transporting military personnel killed at least 20 and injured 70 at Chaman Phatak station in Quetta on Sunday morning. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack as a suicide bombing, though Pakistani officials have not yet confirmed this.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Trump says Iran deal largely negotiated, Strait reopening planned

    US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and will include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though he provided no further details. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman cautioned that converging positions do not guarantee agreement on key issues.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 April

  1. US-Iran diplomatic talks stall amid hardened positions

    Efforts to end a two-month U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran have stalled, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi leaving Pakistan empty-handed over the weekend and U.S. President Donald Trump canceling a planned visit by his envoys, as both Tehran and Washington show little willingness to soften their terms. The deadlock has pushed energy prices to multi-year highs and darkened global growth prospects.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Trump cancels US envoys' Pakistan trip for Iran war talks

    Donald Trump cancelled a planned trip by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks on the Iran war, saying it would waste "too much time." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi had held talks with mediator Pakistan but said he was yet to see whether the US was "truly serious about diplomacy," as diplomatic efforts remain stalled over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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