PM seeks PPP support for 27th Amendment: Bilawal Bhutto

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KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has requested his party’s support for the 27th Constitutional Amendment. In a statement posted on social media, Bilawal said that a delegation of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, met with President Asif Ali Zardari … Read more

Pakistan, KSA reaffirm unbreakable bonds of brotherhood: PM

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RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said during his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, they reaffirmed the enduring strength of the brotherly bonds of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and discussed ways to further expand the historic and time-tested partnership in trade, investment, and economic cooperation. In a post on X, he said, … Read more

PM Shehbaz urges regional countries to benefit from CPEC

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need to strengthen economic and trade linkages across the region to promote peace and development, urging neighboring countries to take advantage of opportunities under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Addressing the concluding session of the Regional Transport Ministers’ Conference, the prime minister said CPEC is proving … Read more

Pakistan, Qatar vow to deepen cooperation in Energy, IT and investment sectors

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors including energy, agriculture, information technology, tourism, bilateral trade, and investment. The understanding came during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, who is in Pakistan to co-chair the … Read more

PM unveils support package for industrial and agricultural sectors

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special relief package for industries and agriculture sectors. During a meeting with a delegation comprising experts from the industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as representatives of the business community, the Prime Minister unveiled the package aimed at supporting industrial growth and strengthening the agricultural sector. … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs key meeting on Afghan repartiation

A high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decided to review progress on the repatriation of Afghan refugees. The meeting, held to review progress on the repatriation process of Afghan refugees, was attended by Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, federal ministers, chief ministers of AJK, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan, … Read more

Asma Jahangir group wins Supreme Court Bar elections

ISLAMABAD: The Asma Jahangir-led Independent Group has secured victory in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections. The group achieved success across major centers including Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Peshawar, and Swat, leading to the election of Haroon-ur-Rasheed as the new President of the Supreme Court Bar. The opposing Professional Group candidate, Tofiq Asif, was defeated … Read more

PM Shehbaz Sharif vows decisive action against terrorism

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signalled a decisive crackdown on terrorism, saying that the nation could no longer afford to delay action against militancy. He said Pakistan’s martyrs are the nation’s pride, honor, and crown jewel. The soldiers and officers who sacrificed their lives for the country will always remain the heroes of the nation. The … Read more

PM calls for transparency, timely action in SOE privatisation process

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to secure the best possible deal for the state-owned enterprises proposed for the privatisation, warning against any red tape or delay in the process. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting on privatisation of SOEs, said that the process should prioritize national interest. He directed to … Read more

PM Shehbaz hails positive reports on Pakistan economy

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcoming Bloomberg’s recent positive report on Pakistan’s economy said that the notable decrease in the price of Pakistan’s Credit Default Swap (CDS) reflected a consistent increase in global investors’ confidence in the country’s economy. According to the report, there has been a significant reduction of 2,200 basis points in … Read more

PM arrives in Malaysia on official visit

PM arrives in Malaysia on official visit

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Malaysia on Sunday for an official visit. At Kuala Lumpur’s Bunga Raya International Airport, he was welcomed by Malaysian Minister of Information and Communications Fahmi Fadzil, Pakistan’s High Commissioner Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, and members of the diplomatic staff. He was then taken to his residence with royal … Read more

Govt, Awami Action Committee reach agreement in Azad Kashmir

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MUZAFFARABAD: The government’s negotiation committee and the Awami Action Committee have successfully reached an agreement, bringing an end to the recent standoff in Azad Kashmir. The announcement was made during a joint press conference held in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Kashmir, attended by members of both the government and the committee. Rana Sanaullah, Adviser … Read more

PM reaffirms commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s economy

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed that strengthening Pakistan’s economy on solid foundations remains the top priority of his government. He was chairing a high-level meeting on foreign investment in Pakistan, attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and … Read more

PM Shehbaz returns to Pakistan after two-week foreign visit

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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 sorms high-level negotiation committee to resolve AJK people’s issues

PM Shehbaz sorms high-level negotiation committee to resolve AJK people’s issues

The formation of a high-level negotiation committee by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to hold talks with the Awami Action Committee in Azad Kashmir is a welcome and positive step in the right direction. The committee includes senior political leaders from Pakistan Muslim League (N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party. Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had … Read more