Pakistani PM steps down amid corruption allegations

Pakistan’s prime minister Nawaz Sharif has stepped down after the supreme court disqualified him from holding office over allegations of corruption and ordered criminal charges to be filed against him and his family.

Pakistan’s prime minister Nawaz Sharif has stepped down after the supreme court disqualified him from holding office over allegations of corruption and ordered criminal charges to be filed against him and his family.

A five-judge panel said in a unanimous decision that Mr Sharif was disqualified for not remaining "truthful and honest" after considering evidence against him.