Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PM Shehbaz launches semiconductor initiative ‘INSPIRE’ to strengthen Pakistan’s high-tech future

PM Shehbaz launches semiconductor initiative ‘INSPIRE’ to strengthen Pakistan’s high-tech future

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched INSPIRE Pakistan’s Initiative to Nurture Semiconductor Professionals for Industry, Research & Education, marking a major step toward building a knowledge-driven digital economy and entering the $600 billion global semiconductor market. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is leading the INSPIRE initiative, with the Pakistan Software … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls recent Saudi Arabia visit ‘Truly Unique’

PM Shehbaz calls recent Saudi Arabia visit ‘Truly Unique’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his recent visit to Saudi Arabia was completely unique compared to his previous ones. He praised the Saudi people for always showing love and support for Pakistan. Speaking at a luncheon hosted in honor of the Saudi delegation at the Prime Minister’s House, Shehbaz Sharif said, “We are sitting … Read more

PM Shehbaz to meet Bilawal Bhutto soon over growing rift between parties

PM Shehbaz to meet Bilawal Bhutto soon over growing rift between parties

ISLAMABAD: The growing tension between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has now reached President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, sources said on Monday. According to sources, a key meeting between the top leadership of both coalition partners is expected within the next two days. Prime Minister … Read more

PM Shehbaz says Investment and trade growth put Economy on new path

PM Shehbaz says Investment and trade growth put Economy on new path

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the government’s economic reforms have given the economy a new direction. He emphasized that boosting both investment and trade is a central part of the government’s policy. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting on the national economy and foreign investment. Chief of Army Staff General … Read more

PM Shehbaz returns to Pakistan after two-week foreign visit

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif returned to Pakistan after completing a two-week-long foreign visit. The Prime Minister first visited Saudi Arabia, where he signed a historic security agreement, before traveling to New York via Riyadh. He concluded his trip in London and has now arrived back in Islamabad. During his visit to the United … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls UN Gaza meeting a breakthrough

PM Shehbaz

LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed his recent visits to New York and Washington as “highly successful and productive,” highlighting significant progress on issues ranging from Gaza and Kashmir to counterterrorism, trade, and climate change. Speaking to Pakistani journalists in London, the prime minister said the UN meeting on the Gaza crisis, chaired by … Read more

PM Shehbaz at UNGA: Pakistan will never accept water aggression from India

PM Shehbaz at UNGA: Pakistan will never accept water aggression from India

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a forceful and emotional speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he strongly raised Pakistan’s stance on Kashmir, Palestine, and regional peace. He warned that Pakistan would never tolerate water aggression or allow India to use the Indus Waters Treaty as a … Read more

PM Shehbaz praised President Trump, calling him a “champion of peace,”

PM Shehbaz praised President Trump, calling him a “champion of peace,”

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, held a significant meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the official press release issued by Prime Minister office following the talks, the leaders discussed a wide range of topics including regional security, mutual cooperation, and expanding economic partnerships. Prime … Read more

PM Shehbaz, Bangladesh’s Yunus pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation

PM Shehbaz

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh Professor Muhammad Yunus here wherein he emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to building a constructive and forward looking ties with Bangladesh, rooted in mutual respect, trust, and shared aspirations of regional peace and prosperity. In the “warm and cordial” meeting held on the sidelines … Read more

PM Shehbaz, WB President discuss economic reforms and stability

PM Shehbaz

NEW YORK/ ISLAMABAD:  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. The Prime Minister appreciated the IMF’s longstanding and constructive partnership with Pakistan and acknowledged the Fund’s support through various initiatives. He noted that the country’s economy is showing positive signs of stability as a result of … Read more

PM Shehbaz vows to strengthen Saudi investment, trade ties

PM Shehbaz

RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan is keen to further strengthen Saudi investment and trade relations. In a statement posted on X, the Prime Minister expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome extended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman upon his arrival in Riyadh. He said the exceptional air escort by the Saudi … Read more

PM Shehbaz, Iranian President stress unity of Muslim Ummah

PM Shehbaz

DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have underscored the need for unity among the Muslim Ummah. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Doha, where Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif were also present. During … Read more

PM Shehbaz vows to strengthen relations with Türkiye, holds talks with Defence Minister

PM Shehbaz vows to strengthen relations with Türkiye, holds talks with Defence Minister

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening ties with Türkiye. Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomed the Turkish minister and his delegation, praising the historic and brotherly bond between Pakistan and Türkiye. He expressed satisfaction with the positive direction of bilateral relations and stressed the need to … Read more

Brave officer Major Adnan Aslam’s Funeral prayers held, PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal pay tribute

Brave officer Major Adnan Aslam’s Funeral prayers held, PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal pay tribute

Rawalpindi: People offered the funeral prayers of the brave son of the soil, Major Adnan Aslam Shaheed, in Chaklala, Rawalpindi. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir also attended the prayers. According to ISPR, the 31-year-old officer embraced martyrdom at CMH during treatment. Martyred in an Attack by Indian Proxies: ISPR stated that … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls for business-friendly reforms, wider tax net

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to strengthen efforts against tax evasion by leveraging both its workforce and private sector expertise. Chairing a meeting on FBR reforms, the prime minister stressed the need to create a business-friendly environment and provide maximum facilitation to taxpayers. He termed regular taxpayers … Read more

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz pay tribute on Defence and Martyrs Day

President Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tribute to the armed forces and martyrs of the nation on the occasion of Defence and Martyrs Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to its sovereignty, defence, and resilience against external threats. In his message from the Presidency, President Zardari described September 6 … Read more

PM Shehbaz meets Palestinian delegation, Assures full cooperation

PM Shehbaz meets Palestinian delegation, Assures full cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Palestine during a meeting with a high-level Palestinian delegation in Islamabad. The delegation was led by Mahmoud Sidqi Al-Habbash, Advisor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Religious Affairs and Chief Justice of the Sharia Court. The Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh … Read more

PM Shehbaz to meet Chinese Premier Li today

PM Shehbaz

BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday to discuss the bilateral cooperation and exchange views on the matters of regional and international importance. The prime minister, who is in China on a six-day visit, mainly to attend SCO moots and Victory Day parade, will also hold … Read more

Industrial Cooperation are Key Pillar of Pak-China economic ties says PM Shehbaz

Industrial Cooperation are Key Pillar of Pak-China economic ties says PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said industrial cooperation is the cornerstone of Pakistan-China economic ties, urging Chinese investors to consider Pakistan as their top investment destination. He met with leading Chinese business figures to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including textiles and information technology. The Prime Minister highlighted the government’s reforms to … Read more

Putin expresses desire to boost Russia–Pakistan relations in call with PM Shehbaz

Putin expresses desire to boost Russia–Pakistan relations in call with PM Shehbaz

BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Russian President Vladimir Putin in a one-on-one meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Beijing. Both leaders agreed to work on strengthening bilateral ties. President Putin said Russia values its excellent relations with Pakistan and wants to deepen cooperation further. He also expressed sorrow … Read more

PM Shehbaz to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today

PM Shehbaz

BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the Peoples, besides meeting other world leaders here on Tuesday. The prime minister arrived here at the Chinese capital city from Tianjin on Monday night by a bullet train after attending the 25th Meeting of the Council … Read more

PM Shehbaz stresses peace and cooperation at SCO summit

PM Shehbaz stresses peace and cooperation at SCO summit

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, stressing the importance of peace, regional cooperation, and multilateralism. The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to respecting the sovereignty of all member states, saying that Pakistan prefers dialogue and diplomacy over conflict. He urged members to ensure full implementation of water-sharing … Read more

PM Shehbaz claims Dams will be built with Provinces’ consultation

PM Shehbaz claims Dams will be built with Provinces’ consultation

Lahore: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that the government is preparing a comprehensive strategy to build new dams and improve water management in all four provinces, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. He said that all water reservoir projects will be planned in consultation with the provinces, ensuring full coordination at every step. … Read more

PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to defeat terrorism

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid glowing tributes to the martyrs and survivors of terrorism, reaffirming Pakistan’s unyielding commitment to defeating the menace in all its forms. In his message on the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, the Prime Minister said Pakistan stood in solidarity with victims … Read more

PM Shehbaz pledges full support for KP flood victims

PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged the federal government’s complete support for flood-hit communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announcing the donation of one month’s salary from the federal cabinet to aid relief efforts. Chairing a meeting to review ongoing relief efforts by federal government in flood affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu … Read more

PM Shehbaz stresses need for Digitization in Pakistan’s economy

PM Shehbaz stresses need for Digitization in Pakistan’s economy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government is giving top priority to digitising Pakistan’s economy and moving towards a cashless system. Chairing a meeting on Sunday about the cashless economy, the prime minister directed all provincial chief secretaries to fully support the federal government in expanding the Raast digital payment system to … Read more

PM Shehbaz calls urgent meeting over flood Situation, reviews rescue operations

PM Shehbaz calls urgent meeting over flood Situation, reviews rescue operations

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an urgent meeting to review the country’s recent heavy rains and flood situation. The meeting, chaired by the prime minister, is currently underway. Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider, is briefing the prime minister on the latest situation, according to sources. The … Read more

PM Shehbaz congratulates Azerbaijan on historic peace deal with Armenia

PM Shehbaz congratulates Azerbaijan on historic peace deal with Armenia

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev to congratulate him on signing a historic peace agreement with Armenia, ending a three-decade-long conflict over the Karabakh region. During the conversation, PM Shehbaz praised President Aliyev’s visionary leadership in bringing the dispute to a peaceful conclusion. He also acknowledged former US President Donald Trump’s role … Read more