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Coverage dated October 18, 2023 to October 20, 2023

Fugitive Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif Returns From Self-Exile

Headline from Voice of America, on the newest of 2 developments

The 73-year-old politician landed at Islamabad airport from Dubai on his chartered plane

Voice of America's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Pakistan Court Grants Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif Protection From Arrest – For a Time

    Headline from The Diplomat ·

  2. Newest

    Fugitive Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif Returns From Self-Exile

    Headline from Voice of America ·

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Reports & sources

21 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    Pakistan grants ex-leader Nawaz Sharif protection ahead of his return from self-imposed exile in London (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ex-Prime Minister Nawa Sharif is planning to return to Pakistan following his self-imposed exile in London. A state court has granted Sharif protection from arrest for the time being.

  2. The Diplomat

    Pakistan Court Grants Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif Protection From Arrest – For a Time (opens The Diplomat)

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    The Diplomat's feed description

    The ruling paves the way for Sharif to return home after four years of self-exile in the United Kingdom.

  3. Voice of America

    Fugitive Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif Returns From Self-Exile (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    The 73-year-old politician landed at Islamabad airport from Dubai on his chartered plane

  4. The Guardian

    Pakistan’s ex-PM Nawaz Sharif to return from exile for political comeback (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Return of Sharif, who has conviction for graft, is likely to have been smoothed by deal with country’s powerful military, expert says

  5. Green Field Reporter

    Pakistan's thrice-elected, self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home ahead of vote - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s thrice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned home Saturday on a chartered plane from Dubai, ending four years of self-imposed exile in London as he seeks to win the support of voters in parliamentary elections due in January.

  6. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Pakistan's self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home ahead of a parliamentary vote (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived home Saturday on a chartered plane from Dubai, ending four years of self-imposed exile in London as he seeks to rally supporters ahead of parliamentary elections due in January.

  7. Digital Journal

    Exiled former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif set for comeback (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Three-time Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif will return home on Saturday after four years of self-imposed exile, primed to make a political comeback

  8. KTVZ Bend

    Pakistan’s former leader Nawaz Sharif returns after nearly four years in self-exile (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Rhea Mogul, Sophia Saifi and Azaz Syed, CNN Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) — Nawaz Sharif, the fugitive former prime minister of Pakistan, has returned to the South Asian nation after nearly four years in self-exile, stirring up the country’s already fraught political scene as it awaits what is expect…

  9. New York Times

    Returning to Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif Aims for a Splashy Comeback (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    After nearly four years in exile, Mr. Sharif, a three-time prime minister, will hold a big gathering before an upcoming election.

  10. The Republic

    Pakistan's thrice-elected, self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home ahead of vote (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s thrice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned home Saturday on a chartered plane from Dubai, ending four years of self-imposed exile in London as he seeks to win the support of voters in parliamentary elections due in January.

  11. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Pakistan's self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home ahead of a parliamentary vote | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    Pakistan's self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home ahead of a parliamentary vote

  12. Time

    Pakistan's Former PM Nawaz Sharif Returns Home Ahead of Vote (opens Time)

    Published

    Time's feed description

    Pakistan's thrice-elected former Prime Minister returned home after four years in London.

  13. Al Jazeera

    Pakistan’s ex-PM Nawaz Sharif back from self-exile ahead of elections (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The 73-year-old veteran politician, who spent four years in the UK, is seeking a political comeback.

  14. Deutsche Welle

    Former Pakistani PM Sharif returns from exile – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif is expected hold a large rally in Lahore to mark his return to Pakistan. The nation is facing a deep economic crisis under the current government led by Sharif's brother.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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