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Shehbaz Sharif names Maryam Nawaz as Senior Vice President of PML-N

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Maryam Nawaz has been authorised to reorganise the party. Shehbaz Sharif announced the major organizational decision of party. Minister for Information shared notification of Maryam Nawaz’s appointment. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is also president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has appointed Maryam Nawaz as senior vice-president of the party. In her twitter … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif reviews COVID-19 situation in the country

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Shehbaz Sharif assured 100 percent anti-Covid-19 vaccination of children. He said that no death has been reported in Pakistan in the last fortnight.  PM appreciated the efforts of all concerned authorities and NCOC. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review Covid-19 situation in the country on Tuesday. During the meeting, Prime Minister … Read more

Federal cabinet reduces prices of medicines

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Federal cabinet
  • Federal cabinet has approved fixing the prices of 54 new medicines.
  • Abdul Qadir Patel gave a briefing on the prices of medicines to PM.
  • Prices of drugs used in blood pressure, eye and cancer will be reduced.

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved fixing the prices of 54 new medicines, including reducing the prices of 20 medicines.

The federal cabinet meeting was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during which Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel gave a briefing on the prices of medicines.

During the meeting, the Ministry of Health recommended a reduction in the prices of 20 medicines in the cabinet, in the summary of which a 30 percent reduction in the prices of most medicines was recommended.

On this occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that for the welfare of the people, an uninterrupted supply of quality medicines should be ensured and the prices of essential medicines should be further reduced and measures should be taken for public relief.

Later, the federal cabinet approved the reduction in the prices of 20 medicines under which the prices of medicines used in blood pressure, cancer, and eye diseases will be decreased.

Apart from this, it has also been approved to fix the prices of 54 new medicines and these new medicines will be used in cancer and various diseases.

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PM felicitates newly elected Malaysian prime minister

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PM Shehbaz Sharif felicitated newly elected Malaysian PM The prime minister discussed bilateral relations with him He also underscored desire to forge good relationship ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim and felicitated his counterpart on his election as the Prime Minister of Malaysia. … Read more

Industry expert lauds govt measures to curb tax evasion in tobacco sector

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Industry expert lauds govt measures to curb tax evasion in tobacco sector

KARACHI: The tobacco industry experts have commended the government’s efforts to eradicate the smuggling and illegal sale of cigarettes through the installation and implementation of a technology-based Track and Trace system at cigarette manufacturing units, a statement said. The decision will help the government to achieve tax collection targets from the tobacco sector, it added. … Read more

Najam Sethi expressed support for Shahid Afridi for national squad

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Najam Sethi

Afridi received great praise from Sethi. Haroon Rashid will serve as the panel’s Convener. Ramiz Raja, Pakistan’s cricket chief, was fired. Najam Sethi, chairman of the management committee for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has expressed support for interim chief selector Shahid Afridi for the national squad. Former Pakistan captain Afridi was named interim chair … Read more

President, PM pledge to take Pakistan on path of prosperity

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President
  • Arif Alvi prayed for the peace, progress, and prosperity of country.
  • He underpinned the adoption of habits to conserve natural resources.
  • Shehbaz Sharif prayed for the prosperity and welfare of the whole of humanity.

ISLAMABAD::President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed upon the nation to renew its journey of transforming Pakistan into a peaceful, prosperous, and welfare Islamic state based on golden Islamic democratic tenets.

In his message, President Arif Alvi while felicitating the Pakistani nation and the international community on the arrival of the new year 2023, prayed for the peace, progress, and prosperity of the motherland, the entire Muslim Ummah, and the world.

The president recollecting the past year’s challenges confronted by the Pakistani nation including Covid 19 pandemic and floods, said that they had surmounted all those issues by virtue of their hard work, valour, sacrifices, resolve, and determination.

After containing the coronavirus pandemic, huge areas of Pakistan were inundated by historic floods, he said, adding that during the floods, he had undertaken visits to the affected areas and reviewed the losses.

He said that he not only came across such vast devastation but also witnessed the determination, sacrifices, unity, patriotism, and resolve of the nation.

The president also underpinned the adoption of habits to conserve and utilize natural resources and energy with responsibility and emphasized upon the need of focusing on the development of human resources and education.

On other hand, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his resolve to take Pakistan toward the destination of economic and political stability and social betterment.

In a message on the eve of the new year, PM prayed for the prosperity and welfare of the whole of humanity.

He said that 2022, was a year in which flood devastation increased miseries and problems for the people. He reiterated to bring light into the lives of 33 million flood-affected people of the country in the year 2023.

He wished that the new year might be an end to price hikes and terrorism and ensure security to lives and economic prosperity.

He also prayed for the freedom of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

 

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PM updated on preparations for Climate Resilient conference

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  • Conference will be co-hosted by Pakistan and US  Jan 9 at Geneva.
  • PM and the FM discussed the matters pertaining to climate change.
  • Bilawal Bhutto apprised the Shehbaz Sharif about his visit to the US.

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilalwal Bhutto Zardari called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Friday and briefed him about the preparations for the upcoming Climate Resilient Pakistan conference.

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar were also present.

The International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan will be co-hosted by the Government of Pakistan and the United Nations to be held in Geneva on January 9, 2023.

The prime minister and the federal ministers discussed the matters pertaining to climate change. Bilawal Bhutto also apprised the prime minister about his visit to the United States.

The conference will bring together governments, leaders from the public and private sectors and civil society to support the people and the government of Pakistan after the devastating floods of 2022.

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PCB will decide fate of highly paid employees tomorrow

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PCB employees

A meeting of the PCB’s management committee is scheduled to take place tomorrow. The discussion at the meeting will be led by Najam Sethi. The management committee has voiced their discontent with the high wages. A meeting of the PCB’s management committee is scheduled to take place the tomorrow, as indicated by several sources. The … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets FM Bilawal Bhutto ahead of NSC session

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PM Shehbaz Sharif meets FM Bilawal ahead of NSC Two sides discussed matters related to security FM briefed the premier about his US trip ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has met Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari ahead of the NSC session called by the premier to discuss the soaring terrorism in the country. … Read more

SC bins Imran Khan’s plea in defamation case

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SC Kp Punjab

SC rejects Imran Khan’s plea in defamation case Lahore High Court (LHC) also dismissed Imran Khan’s plea Shahbaz Sharif filed a defamation lawsuit against PTI chief ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has rejected the plea by PTI leader Imran Khan against terminating his right to defence in a defamation case filed by Prime … Read more

Benazir Bhutto symbol of patience and tolerance: Asif Zardari

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Benazir Bhutto symbol
  • Asif Ali Zardari paid homage to Benazir Bhutto on the occasion.
  • PM said her fearless struggle against dictatorship golden chapter of country.
  • Murad Ali Shah said great, brave leaders like Benazir Bhutto are born in centuries.

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Former president Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah eulogized former prime minister Benazir Bhutto for her sacrifice for strengthening democracy in Pakistan.

Former president Asif Ali Zardari paid homage to Benazir Bhutto on the occasion of her 15 martyrdom day and said in his message “I cannot neglect the mission of Benazir Bhutto even in my sleep.”

He said that Benazir Bhutto Shaheed guided him in politics and now the philosophy of BB is guiding him. She faced difficulties for the sake of the constitution and democracy.

Asif Zardari said that Benazir Bhutto was a symbol of patience and tolerance and she destroyed the idol of fear of dictators with bravery, patience, and tolerance.

On the occasion of the 15th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto being observed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said her fearless struggle against dictatorship and for supremacy of the constitution and democracy is a golden chapter of the country’s history.

Shehbaz Sharif said the Charter of Democracy by Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto was a gift for the people of Pakistan that ushered in a new political culture and tradition in Pakistan.

He said Benazir Bhutto always took a bold stand against terrorism and her martyrdom is proof of Pakistan’s unswerving resolve against terrorism.

He said Benazir Bhutto’s relentless services for strengthening democracy and democratic institutions and the welfare of the people will always be remembered.

The Prime Minister expressed sympathies with Benazir Bhutto’s family, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and former President Asif Ali Zardari.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah said great, brave leaders like Shaheed Benazir Bhutto are born in centuries.

 

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Terror attacks: PM to call NSC meeting

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PM Shehbaz Sharif to call NSC meeting Meeting will be summoned this week Top civil and military officials will participate ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the recent wave of terrorism in Pakistan, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has decided to call a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) to combat the scourge of terrorism. … Read more

Experiment of bringing Imran Khan to power failed: Khawaja Saad

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Khawaja Saad

Khawaja Saad Rafique called on PM Shehbaz Sharif They discussed the political situation Khawaja Saad said experiment of bringing Imran Khan to power failed LAHORE: Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore. During the meeting, issues pertaining to the ministry of railways and aviation … Read more

Nation celebrates 146th birth anniversary of Quaid e Azam  

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Nation celebrates
  • Day dawned with special prayers for the security and progress of the country.
  • The change of guard ceremony was held at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi.
  • President and PM urged the nation to follow the guiding principles of Quaid.

KARACHI: The 146th birth anniversary of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being celebrated with renewed pledge to uphold his guiding principles of unity, faith, and discipline.

The day dawned with special prayers for the security, progress and prosperity of the country

The change of guard ceremony was held at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi, during which a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Military Academy Kakul assumed the ceremonial guard duty from Pakistan Air Force cadet guards. Major General Umar Naseem was the chief guest on the occasion.

The national flag will be hoisted on major government buildings throughout the country on the birth anniversary of the Quaid-e-Azam.

Public and private departments are holding a variety of events including seminars, conferences, competitions and discussion programs to highlight the messages and vision of Quaid-e-Azam.

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in their separate messages in connection with birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam have urged the nation to follow the guiding principles of the father of the nation to ensure progress and prosperity of the country.

They expressed gratitude to Quaid-e-Azam for carving out a separate homeland for Muslims of the sub-continent where they are free to realize their dreams.

Arif Alvi in his message said “We celebrate the 146th birth anniversary of Founding Father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with great affection, enthusiasm and reverence. On this day, we express our gratitude for carving out a separate homeland for the Muslims of the sub-continent where we are free to realize our dreams as envisioned by the Quaid.”

He renewed Pakistan’s pledge to continue its moral, diplomatic and political support to Kashmiris of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in realizing their dream of self-determination in line with the UN Security Council resolutions.

 

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PCB Management Committee fired cricket admin

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PCB Management Committee

PCB Management Committee has fired the entire cricket administration. The 2019 constitution annulled Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim’s appointment. Cabinet approval will replace PCB’s 2019 constitution with 2014 laws. The PCB Management Committee reportedly made the decision to fire the entire administration responsible for Pakistan cricket, including Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim. It was announced on Wednesday … Read more

Shahid Khan Afridi thanked Prime Minister for his PCB appointment

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Shahid Khan Afridi PCB

Shahid Khan Afridi wants to help Pakistan’s grassroots cricket. Long-term prospects for the former international all-rounder are questionable. Fast bowlers are in low supply across all three formats. Shahid Khan Afridi, a former international all-rounder, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for selecting him to the management committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). … Read more

Najam Sethi wished domestic cricket to be as well-known as PSL

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Najam Sethi domestic cricket

Najam Sethi has been appointed as the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. He will head a 14-member commission to monitor PCB activities for 120 days. The ex-chairman of the PCB spoke to the media in Lahore on Wednesday. Najam Sethi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) management committee, the PCB’s primary objective … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif formed interim committee to run affairs of PCB

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PM Shehbaz Sharif formed interim 14-member committee to run affairs of PCB

Shehbaz Sharif established an interim committee of 14 members. Najam Sethi was nominated as the chairman of the committee. The committee will restore the PCB’s 2014 constitution. Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, established an interim committee of 14 members to manage run the affairs of PCB. Najam Sethi, who has previously served in that … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif accepted Najam Sethi’s appointment as PCB chairman; reports

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Najam Sethi's appointment as PCB chairman approved of PM Shehbaz Sharif; reports

PCB has been reorganized with the ouster of current chairman Ramiz Raja. Ehsan Mani resigned after serving a 3-year term as chairman of PCB Prime Minister Office will issue four notifications relating to the appointment. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been reorganized with the ouster of the current chairman Ramiz Raja and the nomination … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacts Nawaz Sharif: Sources

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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted Nawaz Sharif Both discussed the political situation in Punjab PML-N supremo issued instructions regarding political heat ISLAMABAD: Following the political situation in Punjab, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif over the phone. Sources in the know informed that Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif discussed … Read more

PM condemns Bannu attack, vows to crush terrorism

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PM Bannu attack

PM condemns the attack on CTD office in Bannu PM Shehbaz said that scourge of terrorism is a sensitive issue The premier also vowed that the state will not bow down ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday condemned the attack on the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) office in Bannu and said that attempts … Read more

Imran Khan says will hold those accountable who consider themselves above law

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Imran Khan warned that country would go into default, if polls not held. Imran Khan said assemblies would be dissolved, come what may. He said he tried his best to make Bajwa understand about Shehbaz. LAHORE: Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman, on Sunday said if they came back into power, they would … Read more

Zardari, Shehbaz vow to stop dissolution of Punjab Assembly

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Asif Ali Zardari met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Both agreed to stop dissolution of Punjab Assembly Zardari will also meet Chaudhry Shujaat in Lahore LAHORE: Former President and PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and agreed to make efforts to stop the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly. Zardari reached … Read more

PM Shehbaz discusses political situation with Chaudhry Shujaat

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Chaudhry Shujaat

PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived at residence of Chaudhry Shujaat The two leaders discussed the political situation Both agreed to increase mutual cooperation LAHORE: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain in Lahore. The prime minister inquired about the well-being of the veteran politician. Federal Ministers … Read more

Political stability, charter of economy can strengthen national security: PM

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PM Bannu attack

PM termed political stability vital for economic prosperity He slammed political opponents for hurting public confidence He said political stability, economic charter can strengthen national solidarity   ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that only political stability and a charter of economy can strengthen Pakistan’s national security. “It is required for the sake of … Read more

Shehbaz Sharif calls an important meeting of PML-N in Model Town

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Shehbaz Sharif
  • Sources said senior PML-N leaders will attend the meeting to discuses current political situation.
  • In the meeting, PML-N will finalize the strategy keeping in view the possibility of dissolution of the assembly.
  • “There will be final consultation on the constitutional and legal options to prevent the dissolution of assembly.

LAHORE: Prime Minister and President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif called an important meeting of party leaders in Model Town to discuss the current political situation and possible dissolution of the Punjab Assembly.

Sources said senior PML-N leaders will attend the meeting and the matter of Imran Khan’s expected announcement of the dissolution of the assemblies will be discussed.

In the meeting, PML-N will finalize the strategy keeping in view the possibility of dissolution of the assembly.

During the meeting, there will be a final consultation on the constitutional and legal options to prevent the dissolution of the assembly.

Sources said the procedure for the motion of no-confidence and the vote of confidence will be decided.

PML-N sources said “If the Assembly is dissolved by Imran Khan, the party will bring forward its future strategy. The leadership will be informed about the backdoor contacts with Chief Minister Punjab Parvez Elahi to prevent assembly dissolution.”

Sources said, “If Parvez Elahi is against the dissolution of the assembly, then the PML-N will support Parvez Elahi as CM.”

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President, PM strongly condemn Miranshah suicide blast

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President
  • In their separate statements, both vowed to eliminate terrorism and extremism from the country.
  • President Alvi said the entire nation was committed to fighting terrorism.
  • Prime Minister Sharif said those killing innocent people could not be regarded as Muslims.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly condemned the suicide blast in Miranshah, Noth Waziristan that left security personnel and a civilian dead.

In their separate statements, both vowed to eliminate terrorism and extremism from the country.

President Alvi said the entire nation was committed to fighting terrorism.

Prime Minister Sharif said those killing innocent people could not be regarded as Muslims. The terrorists were acting on the will of anti-state elements, he added.

The president and the prime minister prayed for the souls of Havaldar Muhammad Ameer and a civilian who lost their lives in the terror incident.

Both paid tribute to the sacrifices rendered by security personnel for the safety of the homeland.

On the other hand, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday strongly condemned the suicide blast in Miranshah area in North Waziristan.

The minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Havaldar Muhammad Amir and a civilian person in the blast.

“Cowardly acts of terrorism cannot dampen our spirits”, Marriyam Aurangzeb said while reiterating the government’s commitment to eradicate the scourge of terrorism from the country”.

 

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