Ex-chief justice Nasir Mulk appointed as Pak's caretaker prime minister

The announcement came after weeks of deadlock between PML-N, opposition over name of caretaker prime minister.

Pak interior minister shot on shoulder in suspected assassination bid

Ahsan Iqbal, 59, sustained a bullet wound on his right shoulder.

Sunday, Mr Sharif was a chief guest at Jamia Naemia seminary, Ghari Shahu Lahore.

However, the verdict will not affect the PML-N's registration as a party.

The Sharif family is facing three corruption cases linked to the Panama Papers scandal.

Sialvi has also reiterated demand for a resignation of the Rana Sanaullah over his stance on the finality of the prophethood.

The protesters have linked the amended wording to blasphemy - a highly contentious issue in Muslim Pakistan that has often fuelled violence.

The resignation came as part of an agreement reached between the government and the protesters overnight.

During the meeting, the leaders also discussed current political scenario and future strategy for the PML-N, party sources said.

A party quoted Nawaz Sharif as telling the consultative meeting that he would make a final decision on the issue after reaching Lahore.