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PM felicitates Lahore Qalandrs on winning PSL title

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ISTANBUL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Lahore Qalandars on winning the final contest of Pakistan Super League 10, sealing their third title in four seasons. The prime minister, who is currently in Turkiye on the first leg of his four-nation visit, praised both Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars for their outstanding performance in the … Read more

PM lauds Naila Kiani for scaling Mountain Kanchenjunga peak

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif appreciated mountaineer Naila Kiani for scaling the world’s third highest peak of Mountain Kanchenjunga. The prime minister congratulated Naila Kiani on becoming the first Pakistani woman to summit Mount Kanchenjunga. “Pakistanis are making their country proud in every field of sports,” he added. The prime minister further said that … Read more

PM, COAS visit residence of Sqn Ldr Usman Yousaf Shaheed for condolence

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RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed, who was martyred during the recent Ma’arka-e-Haq (Battle of Truth) against India. Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir,  Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar accompanied the prime minister. The prime … Read more

President, PM pay homage to armed forces on Youm e Tashakur

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan will never compromise on its sovereignty, territorial integrity, or its core national interests and aggression against the homeland will be met with full force. In a message on the occasion of ‘Thanksgiving Day’, to observe the victory against India, on May 16, he … Read more

PM calls for sustainable agro-industry policy to counter climate change

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to formulate a sustainable and long-term policy for agro-industrial development to promote agriculture and forestry. The prime minister, chairing a meeting on agricultural sector reforms, also instructed the formulation of a coordinated strategy to develop the agriculture sector in consultation with provinces and all relevant stakeholders. … Read more

PM congratulates Catholic community on election of Pope Leo XIV

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Catholic community across the world on the election of Pope Leo XIV. The prime minister, in a social media post on X, said that the election of Pope Leo XIV was a historic moment marking a “new chapter of hope and inspiration” for millions around the world. He … Read more

PM lauds 9.38% increase in textile sector export  

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded the 9.38% growth in the exports of Pakistan’s textile sector from July 2024 to March 2025. The export of the textile sector are currently at an all the time high of $13.613 billion, which is very encouraging. The 6.27% increase in textile sector exports in March 2025 … Read more

PM welcomes resumption of direct PIA flights to Baku

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcoming the resumption of direct PIA flights between Lahore and Baku called it a significant milestone for tourism and regional connectivity between both countries. “I warmly welcome the resumption of PIA’s direct flights between Lahore and Baku after a hiatus of two years — a significant milestone for tourism and … Read more

President, PM urge citizens to follow teachings of Allama Iqbal

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged Pakistanis to follow the teachings and thoughts of Allama Muhammad Iqbal to make Pakistan a country delivering social and economic justice to all its citizens. In a message on the occasion of the death anniversary of Allama Iqbal on April 21, President said, “Today … Read more

PM vows agricultural revival through scientific reforms

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his government’s commitment to revitalize Pakistan’s agricultural sector through innovation, sustainable development, and active participation of young experts and stakeholders. “Pakistan has fertile land, capable agricultural engineers, and hardworking farmers. Other than climate challenges, we have all the ingredients for success. Real growth and progress in this sector can … Read more

PM reiterates govt’s resolve to continue fight against terrorism

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his government’s resolve to continue the fight against terrorism, saying that the enemies of Pakistan were afraid of its economic successes. “Our Jihad to uproot terrorism from the country will continue. We will inflict such a crushing defeat on terrorists that they won’t dare look at Pakistan with ill … Read more

“Major turnaround” as PIA set to post first profit in 20 years: PM

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan International Airlines’ return to earning profit after 20 years was a “major turnaround” after decades of losses.

“Another good news! Alhamdolilah! PIA set to post its first profit in 20 years, a major turnaround after decades of losses. The skies ahead look brighter, Inshallah!” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline.

He also lauded the team efforts led by Aviation Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

According to media reports, PIA’s bo­­ard of directors approved its fin­ancial results for 2024, depicting an operational profit of Rs3.9 billion and a net profit of Rs2.26bn. The airline last achie­v­­ed profit in the year 2003.

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PM grieved over devastating quake in Thailand, Myanmar

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that he was deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake in Thailand and Myanmar. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of both countries as they pass through this difficult time,” the prime minister posted on X account. He further said that Pakistan stood in solidarity … Read more

PM commits to ensure all possible resources to empowering youth

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to equip the country’s youth with advanced technological skills, emphasizing the importance of their role in driving the nation’s development and prosperity. He assured that all necessary resources will be allocated to provide the best training opportunities, enabling young people to become productive contributors to the society. … Read more

President, PM grieved over passing of army chief’s mother

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep grief over the demise of the mother of Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir. The president, in a statement, extended condolence and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. “We share the grief of General … Read more

PM directs third-party audit of Ramadan Relief Package

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Monday directed a third party audit of Ramadan Relief Package. Shehbaz Sharif said that amounts under the Ramadan Relief Package were being transferred to the beneficiaries through a highly convenient and transparent digital wallet system and this model should be adopted for other government’s run schemes. The prime … Read more

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

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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

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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

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

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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

President, PM resolve to advance women’s rights

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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 approves plan for youth training on market demand  

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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 pledges continued efforts to further improve macroeconomic indicators

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressing satisfaction over substantial reduction in inflation, a rise in foreign exchange reserves, and an increase in foreign remittances, pledged to continue efforts to further improve the macro economic indicator in the years to come.

In a breakfast session with the newly inducted members of the Federal Cabinet, the prime minister highlighted that the selection of all new cabinet members was based on their abilities and potential.

“We are all accountable to Allah Almighty and the people of Pakistan,” he said adding that he himself will undertake regular monitoring of the performance of all federal ministers and other members of the federal cabinet.

He also appreciated the services of all the cabinet members as the public representatives.

The cabinet members reaffirmed their commitment to play active role in the country’s development and the public welfare.

They also lauded the prime minister’s efforts for recent economic development in the country.

Matters of the country’s political and economic situation also came under discussion during the meeting.

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PM announces establishment of cancer hospital in DG Khan

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DERA GHAZI KHAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the federal government was committed to uniform progress and prosperity of all areas with uplift of backward areas like South Punjab by spreading a vast network of development projects.

Addressing a public gathering, the prime minister said when they came to power, the inflation had reached over 40 percent, but his leader Nawaz Sharif decided to sacrifice politics for the sake of the country.

With hard work and pro-development policies of the incumbent government, the inflation was capped below 2.4 percent while the interest rate had been reduced to 12 percent benefitting the investors, business people and farmers, he added.

The prime minister, expressing his views in Saraiki language, said that Nawaz Sharif and he had a strong relation with this region.

During the year 2010, when the flood water and destruction was witnessed everywhere in these areas, he as a servant of the area, worked day and night to alleviate sufferings of the masses.

“I have come to convey that Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif are working day and night for the uplift of entire province, particularly for the South Punjab,” he added.

The prime minister said during his previous tenures, he had worked for the establishment of Danish schools, hospitals, provision of free medicines and livestock, award of scholarships, besides allocating extra quota for the youth of the area in different sectors.

The prime minister said the chief minister Punjab was spreading a network of hospitals and roads in the province, inaugurated facility of Kissan cards, different health and education centers, besides working for the establishment of Nawaz Sharif cancer hospital in Lahore.

He also announced construction of a Cancer Hospital in DG Khan and establishment of University in Rajanpur.

The prime minister said that an era of progress and prosperity had dawned upon the area in which the youth would get jobs opportunities.

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PM urges Grant-Based support for developing countries

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated the importance of providing predictable, flexible, and grant-based financial assistance to developing countries, enabling them to establish resilient infrastructure and advance sustainable development. “Without such support, the path to climate adaption and green transformation will remain elusive,” the prime minister stated in a video message at the … Read more

PM review task management system for SOE’s privatization process

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a review meeting on the task management system established for the privatization process of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and its monitoring.

The prime minister while chairing the review meeting here at the Prime Minister’s Office underlined that privatization of state-owned enterprises was part of the government’s Uraan Pakistan economic reform and transformation initiative.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the occasion emphasised that everyone would have to work together for the development of Pakistan. “I will not allow further losses in SOEs that are wasting the valuable resources of the Pakistani people.

The government’s job is not to do business, but to provide policy measures and facilities for business and investment,” the prime minister said.

He added that the government was rapidly heading towards improving the economy with timely and necessary reforms.

The privatization process of the designated institutions should be accelerated without compromising on transparency, the prime minister said.

Prime Minister Sharif directed to hire services of lawyers of good reputation to remove legal obstacles in the privatization process. “I am personally monitoring the privatization process, no kind of delay will be accepted,” he said.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister was presented with a review of the task management system created for privatization.

The meeting was also informed about the specific period for privatization of various institutions. The meeting was informed that the privatization of federal government institutions was divided into three phases.

In the first phase, ten institutions would be privatized, in the second phase, thirteen, while in the third phase, the privatization of the remaining institutions would be ensured.

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President, PM to inaugurate renovated stadiums in Lahore, Karachi

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Friday that President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the country’s newly renovated major stadiums. Speaking at a press conference following his visit to Gaddafi Stadium, Naqvi confirmed that the Lahore stadium will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on February … Read more

President, PM Laud Security Forces for Killing 10 Terrorists in KP

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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday commended the security forces for their bravery in eliminating 10 Khawarij terrorists during successful operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). In separate statements, the president and prime minister reaffirmed their commitment to eradicating Fitna-ul-Khawarij (terrorism) from Pakistan. President Zardari emphasized that the security … Read more

PM reaffirms commitment to Polio eradication, praises provincial efforts

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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating polio and commended the provincial administrations for their timely identification of polio cases and the recent decline in their numbers. Chairing a review meeting on the anti-polio campaign, the Prime Minister noted that the downward trend in polio cases since September 2024 reflects the … Read more

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