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PM Shehbaz Sharif urges boost in local edible oil production, agricultural growth

March 17, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

India will have to pay price for cowardly attacks: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged authorities to accelerate efforts to increase local production of edible oil, reducing reliance on imports. During a meeting on agriculture and food security, PM Shehbaz reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing agricultural growth by providing necessary resources and research support. He emphasized the importance of innovation, directing authorities to … Read more

Pakistan’s IT workforce capable of competing at global market: PM

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s IT talented workforce has the capability to compete at the global market while all necessary facilities were being provided to IT companies to achieve the target of $25 billion in IT exports.

The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with a four-member delegation led by Jerome Kapelus, CEO of the renowned American multinational IT company, Afiniti that called on him.

The prime minister welcomed Afiniti’s interest in further investment in Pakistan’s IT sector and suggested to Afiniti Pakistan to establish a world-class call center in the country for national and international clients.

He further informed that he was personally overseeing programmes to equip the country’s talented youth with IT, AI, and other advanced technical skills.

The delegation appreciated the expertise of Pakistani IT professionals and their dedication to the sector’s development.

Jerome Kapelus said that Pakistan’s IT sector was highly suitable for investment and business and currently, more than 1,000 highly skilled and capable Pakistani professionals were working at Afiniti Pakistan.

He further said that Pakistani youth possessed immense potential to contribute to the growth of the IT sector, adding Afiniti’s success in the region was due to Pakistan’s professional and well-trained workforce.

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PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges relief in electricity prices

March 15, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Big relief: electricity prices expected to reduce

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that a relief package for electricity prices will be introduced soon. In his statement, he emphasized that the government has decided to pass on the financial benefits of fluctuations in global oil prices to electricity consumers. He assured that the upcoming power tariff relief would help curb inflation. … Read more

PM Shehbaz greets Hindu community on Holi festival

March 14, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his heartfelt greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan as they celebrated the Holi festival. “The vibrant energy that surrounds this festivity marks the arrival of spring, symbolizing love and the triumph of good over evil,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline. He said that while celebrating … Read more

‘Country can’t progress until terrorism eliminated in Balochistan, KP’

March 13, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that Pakistan cannot progress unless terrorism is completely eradicated from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speaking at a high-level meeting in Quetta on the law and order situation, he stressed the need for collective efforts to prevent incidents like the recent train hijacking. He also paid tribute to Chief of Army … Read more

PM calls for roadmap to take Pak-Uzbek trade volume to $2bln

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the need to devise a roadmap to work towards the enhancement of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan to USD 2 billion, as had been agreed between the leadership of both countries.

The prime minister, in a meeting with Ambassador of Uzbekistan Alisher Tukhtaev, who paid a courtesy call on him here, particularly highlighted Pakistan’s interest in enhancing cooperation with Uzbekistan in mining and minerals, railways, including the Trans Afghan Railways project, Special Economic Zones, banking, tourism, culture and renewable energy.

He conveyed his warm greetings, through the ambassador, to President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and expressed his deepest gratitude for the warmth and hospitality extended to him and his delegation during their recent visit to Tashkent last month.

Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his complete satisfaction at the excellent progress made between the two countries during his visit, which included the formation of a High Level Strategic Cooperation Council, as well as the signing of a number of important agreements and MOUs in various fields.

He told the envoy that upon his return from Tashkent, he had tasked the ministers of relevant areas to ensure prompt follow-up on the decisions taken by the two leaders.

The ambassador told the prime minister that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was fully committed to strengthening Uzbekistan’s ties with Pakistan and to transform the excellent political relations between the two countries into mutually beneficial economic ties.

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President, PM strongly condemn terrorist attack on Jaffar Express

March 12, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Dhadar area of Bolan. In their separate statements, they lauded the security forces for their bravery and professionalism demonstrated in the operation. The President said attacks on unarmed civilians and passengers are inhumane … Read more

Federal Govt to construct Daanish University in Islamabad

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced to construct Daanish University of Applied and Emerging Sciences in Islamabad utilizing £190 million amount that was transferred from the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s account. The prime minister, while chairing the Steering Committee meeting for the establishment of Daanish University of Applied … Read more

PM calls for effective awareness drive to enhance outreach of Ramazan package

March 10, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the relevant ministries, State Bank of Pakistan and private partners to revisit the ongoing awareness drive on the Rs20 billion Ramazan Package to enhance its effectiveness and outreach and address the gap between the disbursement and withdrawal. The prime minister, during his visit to the National Telecommunication Corporation Headquarters … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif vows to provide ICT training programs for youth

March 9, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Sports promote positive change, international solidarity: says PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over a review meeting on ICT training programs for youth. A delegation from Huawei Technologies attended the meeting to discuss strategies for equipping young people with advanced digital skills. The session also assessed the progress of agreements made last year in China with Huawei Technologies. PM Shehbaz highlighted the vital … Read more

President, PM resolve to advance women’s rights

March 8, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan was committed to advancing women’s rights in line with its constitutional provisions and international commitments. In a message on International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8, he said, “Today, Pakistan joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day to highlight women’s resilience and … Read more

PM congratulates Chinese president on convening “two session’’ in Beijing

March 7, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended his warm congratulations to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li QIang and the Chinese people on the successful convening of the ‘Two Sessions’ in Beijing. “China is making remarkable progress in achieving its national development goals. We are particularly impressed by China’s modernization under President Xi’s visionary leadership,” … Read more

PM approves plan for youth training on market demand

March 6, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the review meeting on the National Youth Employment Plan and approved the plan to provide youth with training programs according to market and industry skills and demand.

The meeting was briefed on the action plan to provide training and employment opportunities through various institutions in the next 4 years, whereas the Prime Minister had decided to personally chair the monthly review meeting and would personally monitor the implementation of the plan.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that the talented youth of Pakistan were the most valuable asset of the country, whereas the government was empowering and employing the youth by providing them with vocational training and necessary skills.

The prime minister added that the government was taking steps to promote the export of manpower by providing international quality training to Pakistani youth.

During the review meeting, the prime minister had directed to maintain continuous liaison with local industries for training youth in various sectors and to meticulously consider the demand of international organizations for manpower.

The Prime Minister has also directed to establish comprehensive database regarding the skills required in local industries.

The meeting was informed that in the next 4 years, 2.4 million to 6 million youth annually would be asssited to gain employment opportunities by providing them vocational training and skills.

The meeting was informed that the market, industries and international manpower consumption were being kept in mind to provide skills and vocational training to the youth.

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PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirms pledge to completely eradicate polio

March 5, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s dedication to completely eradicating polio from the country. Presiding over a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday, he commended the timely detection of polio cases and the declining trend in new infections, recognizing the efforts of all provincial authorities. Shehbaz Sharif stressed that eliminating polio entirely would require … Read more

PM thanks Trump for recognising Pakistan’s counterterrorism role

March 5, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked US President Donald Trump for acknowledging and appreciating Pakistan’s role and support in the counter-terrorism efforts across the region.

The acknowledgment by US President Trump came in the context of Pakistan security forces’ recent apprehension of ISKP’s top tier operational commander and Afghan national Shareefullah.

The wanted terrorist was apprehended in a successful operation conducted in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region, the prime minister wrote on his X timeline.

President Trump, in his first address to Congress since returning to the White House for a second term, revealed that the person responsible for killing 13 US service members during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 had been arrested with the help of Pakistan and was now on his way to the United States to face justice.

“Tonight, I am pleased to announce that we have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity…I want to thank especially the government of Pakistan for helping arrest this monster,” Trump added.

Prime Minister Shehbaz said, “As is well-known, Pakistan has always played a critical role in counter terrorism efforts aimed at denying safe havens to terrorists and militant groups the space to operate against any other country.”

He said that Pakistan remained steadfast in its resolve and unwavering commitment to combating terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, having rendered great sacrifices, including the lives of over 80,000 of its brave soldiers and citizens in this effort.

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PM Shehbaz forms committee for early realization of MoU with Azerbaijan

March 4, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a committee to ensure the early realisation of the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements signed with Azerbaijan during his recent visit to the country.

The prime minister, chairing a meeting to review the implementation of accords, directed the authorities concerned to present an action plan to take the Pakistan-Azerbaijan current trade volume to $2 billion.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will head the newly-formed committee that will prepare agreements in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

The prime minister also directed to complete all preparations on a priority basis ahead of the expected visit of the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to Pakistan next month.

He also instructed the appointment of trade officers in Azerbaijan and other countries with a significant potential for trade with Pakistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz highlighting the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, said that the government was taking priority measures to fully capitalize on the vast trade and investment potential between Pakistan and Central Asian states.

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PM to chair special meeting of federal cabinet today

March 4, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to chair a special meeting of the federal cabinet today wherein he will highlight the key achievements of the federal government as it completes its first year.

The government has invited representatives from diverse segments of society to attend the special session, including business leaders, representatives of chambers of commerce and industries, women, students, and citizens from various walks of life to witness the proceedings of the cabinet meeting.

In the meeting, the prime minister will shed light on the government’s performance during its first year in office, besides outlining the plans for the future.

The federal ministers for finance, energy, information technology and others will present reports on the milestones achieved by their respective ministries.

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PM Shehbaz Sharif takes notice of gas supply complaints during Ramadan

March 3, 2025 by Areej Afzal

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of complaints regarding gas supply issues faced by domestic consumers during Suhoor and Iftar in the holy month of Ramadan. To address these concerns, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an emergency late-night meeting at the ministerial level with the managing directors and senior administration of the Sui … Read more

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