Islamabad, Nov 1 : Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said he could consider forming an alliance with the Pakistan Muslim League (N) if its leader Nawaz Sharif declares his assets.

Although he insisted that the top leadership of the party should declare their assets, Khan said that PTI could consider forming an alliance even if Sharif alone declared his actual assets, The Nation reports.

Bahawalpur (Pakistan), Oct 5 : The ‘Zardari Network’ is more dangerous for Pakistan than the Haqqani network, as the Zardari-led government is bent upon destroying the institutions of the country, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said.

Sharif made these comments while talking to reporters in Bahawalpur after condoling the death of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) MPA Mumtaz Jajja, who died of dengue fever recently, The News reports.

Former Pakistan Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has come down hard on the PPP led administration calling it as a failure, and said it has lost its integrity.

While commenting on the recent argument over the judges' appointment matter, Nawaz said that the administration is accountable for the clash between institutions.

"This act had not only threatened democracy but also caused disgrace to the politicians," he said.

Karachi, Jan 7 : The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif while calling the PPP a ‘national asset’ has said that his party would be the first to fight any conspiracy against country’s democratic system.

Sharif also said that the time was not right for political campaigns to remove the Government, as such moves had pushed the country into crises in the past.

Karachi, Jan. 6 : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that the abolishment of the 17th Amendment is much more important than removing the ban on becoming prime minister for a third time.

Answering a question whether he was demanding the abolishment of 17th Amendment to ensure that the ban on becoming prime minister for a third time is removed, he said: "I do not know what were the reasons for linking other issues to the repeal of the 17th Amendment."

Karachi, Jan. 6 : PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has denied plotting any conspiracy against the PPP-led Pakistan Government or President Asif Ali Zardari.

Instead, Sharif said, he would be the first person to come to Zardari’s rescue if any conspiracy was hatched against him.

“Asif Ali Zardari is in the government and he should take action against the conspirators. America will not come here to take action,” The News quoted Sharif as saying.

Quetta, Jan. 5 : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that resolution of the Balochistan issue is interlinked with the punishment for the murderers of Baloch leader Akbar Bugti and the immediate “release” of all missing citizens.

The Daily Times quoted Sharif as saying that Pervez Musharraf had killed Nawab Bugti “out of personal grudge and frustration... otherwise Bugti was a patriotic Pakistani who adhered to the constitution of Pakistan throughout his life”.

Islamabad/Lahore, Jan 4 : Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and former premier Nawaz Sharif have agreed that they would stop leaders of the Pakistan People’s Party and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz from levelling allegations against each other.

Gilani had called Nawaz over the telephone to discuss issues of national importance, especially a proposed accountability law.

Washington, Dec. 28 : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has asked President Asif Ali Zardari to appear before the Swiss court to clear his name.

“Whatever cases, there are. In the country or outside, here or in Switzerland, they should go and defend themselves before the court and clear their names. They should be prepared to accept the judgment of an independent court,” The Dawn quoted Sharif, as saying.

Lahore, Dec. 24 : Its not only President Asif Ali Zardari who owns property worth billions in Britain, but former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s and his family members too are the owners of costly flats and apartments in and around high-end Central London.

According to The Daily Times, Sharifs own property worth more than 20 million pounds (2.7 billion rupees) across London. Of these, the Sharif family residence, three flats at 17 Avenfield House,
118 Park Lane alone are worth around 12 million pounds (1.6 billion rupess).

Lahore, Dec. 24 : Concerned over recent brickbating between some of the leaders of his party and the opposition Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in the wake of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has cut short his London visit and returned home.

Sources said Sharif is perturbed at the tough stance that some party leaders have taken against President Asif Ali Zardari by demanding his resignation.

Islamabad, Dec. 16 : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said ‘undemocratic attitudes’ and a ‘disrespect for democracy’ were the prime reasons which led to the creation of Bangladesh in 1971.

Referring to Pakistan’s defeat in the 1971 war against India, and the subsequent bifurcation of Pakistan , which led to the formation of Bangladesh, Sharif said there is a need to strengthen the democracy in the country, and added that the government should abandon its dictatorial policies and make policies in national interest.

Lahore, Dec. 9 : Demanding the government to table proof regarding India’s involvement in terror activities in the country, Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif has said that it is ‘regrettable’ if New Delhi is fanning extremisms inside the country.

Interacting with media persons after visiting the people injured in Monday’s bomb blast at the Moon market here, Sharif said Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has told him about India’s hand in terror attacks in Balochistan and other parts of Pakistan.

“If India is involved, the government should make public proof of its involvement,” Sharif said.

Islamabad, Dec. 7 : PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz Sharif do not need any clearance certificate from State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), as the SBP list regarding bank loan written-off contains the name of Pervaiz Elahi and not of PML-N leadership, senior PML-N leader Pervaiz Rasheed has said.

Rasheed was reacting to PML-Q leader Pervaiz Elahi’s statement who had threatened to expose the PML-N top leadership if it failed to clear its position regarding bank loans within a week, The Nation reports.

Lahore, Nov. 28 : Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has called for an investigation against all the beneficiaries of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) and also against those who had misappropriated public funds.

Interacting with media persons on the sidelines of function here, Sharif urged the investigating agencies to probe the role of those persons who have made huge money by siphoning off public assets.

Islamabad, Nov. 18 : Downplaying reports of his rivalry with President Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that he never considered Zardari as his rival, and that he is ready hold talks with leaders of all political parties for the sake of democracy.

In an interview with Geo News, Sharif said he has never hesitated in holding talks with Zardari in the interest of the country and added that he would like to advise the President that ‘time was running out to save democracy.’

Lahore, Nov. 17 : Stressing on the need for a strong democratic set-up in the country, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that terrorism can not prevail in India for long, as democracy is deep rooted in that nation.

“Democratic regimes in India has barred terrorism from the country,” Sharif said.

Blaming the subsequent military regimes in Pakistan for the country’s turbulent situation, Sharif said terrorism flourished mainly in dictatorial rules.

Lahore, Nov. 14 : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has asked the government to investigate reports about the alleged kickbacks received during the purchase of the three French submarines in 1994.

Talking to PML-N leaders from Faisalabad here, Sharif said the names of all those who had received commissions in the submarine deal should be made public.

Islamabad, Nov. 13 : Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has asked Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to take the issue of India’s alleged involvement in fanning insurgency in Balochistan the with the United Nations.

Addressing a press conference after discussing the proposed Balochistan package with Gilani, Sharif said he was informed during the meeting that Islamabad has evidence regarding New Delhi’s hand in the Baloch unrest.

Islamabad, Nov. 7 : Pakistan’s current turbulent political scenario seems to have the former President General Pervez Musharraf worried.

Musharraf wants President Asif Ali Zardari to continue on the post as he fears that if Nawaz Sharif manages to climb the ladder to power, then the PML-N chief would make his life ‘miserable’ and leave no stone unturned to target him.