The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) - which unearthed the 'Panama Papers' containing details of offshore companies - has removed name of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from all its news stories in connection with Panama Papers.

The exact cause of removing Sharif's name from the list (Panama Papers) is yet to be known but there are speculations that his name was mentioned inadvertently in the list by ICIJ.

Earlier, ICIJ has claimed that the Pakistan PM's family floated 4 offshore companies to 'park money' in Panama. "Sharif himself does not control any offshore company and in fact it's his children who do," said ICIJ.

On April 22, Sharif pledged to resign if proved guilty of graft or misappropriation in a high-level probe in the wake of the 'Panama Paper' leaks in which three of his children are said to have offshore companies.

"I challenge all those who allege tax fraud to come forward and present evidence. If charges are proved against me, I will resign immediately," Sharif had said.