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Prime Minister to embark on visit to Egypt on Monday
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will be visiting Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt to participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit starting from Monday. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and other cabinet members and senior officials. This Summit is taking place as part of the 27th UN Climate Change […]
PM demands constitution of full court commission to probe Wazirabad incident
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has request to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for constituting a full court commission to probe into the Wazirabad incident. Addressing a news conference in Lahore on Saturday evening, the Prime Minister said that he will soon write a letter to the Chief Justice Supreme Court of Pakistan in this regard. […]
Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif says the incumbent government is striving hard to strengthen and stabilize the country’s economy.
Addressing a news conference in Lahore on Wednesday, he said many friendly countries including China have expressed their desire to make investment in Pakistan owing to the government’s endeavours. He said the PML-N government always gave priority to the national interests. Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif says the incumbent government is striving hard to strengthen […]
Analysts highly optimistic about benefits that Prime Minister’s China visit will reap
Zoon Ahmad Khan (Journalist, Beijing): The visit of Prime minister is happening at a time when 20th National Congress of the Communist Party just concluded and Chinese government invited a select few world leaders. During this visit, Prime Minister is to meet senior Chinese leadership and discuss bilateral issues as well as increasing cooperation in various […]
PM unveils Rs1800bln mega Kissan Package
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a mega Kissan Package under which farmers will be provided subsidized loans worth 1800 billion rupees. Announcing the package in Islamabad on Monday evening, he said as compared to previous year the increase in these loans is 400 billion rupees. The Prime Minister said to facilitate the farmers, the […]
PM Appreciates role played by police in ending terrorism
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the Pakistani government is trying to restore its relations with the United States as he questioned his predecessor’s move to damage relations with Washington. PM Shehbaz’s comments came while addressing the passing out parade ceremony of the 48th Specialised Training Programme of the Police Service of Pakistan at […]
PM arrives in Riyadh on two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister has arrived in Riyadh on a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince. Riyadh Governor, Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud warmly welcomed the Prime Minister. During his stay at Riyadh, the Pakistan Prime Minister will meet Saudi Crown Prince and discuss to strengthen multidimensional cooperation in […]
PM phones Kenyan President to press for impartial probe into Arshad Sharif’s killing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif phoned President of Kenya, William Ruto and expressed serious concern on the part of Pakistani people and journalism fraternity over the death of senior journalist Arshad Sharif in that country. He emphasized on impartial and transparent investigation into the incident. The […]
PM leaves for Saudi Arabia on two-day official visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. Shehbaz Sharif is visiting the Kingdom on the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman. During his stay at Riyadh, the Pakistan Prime Minister will meet Saudi Crown Prince and discuss to strengthen multidimensional cooperation in […]
PM condemns undue sloganeering against state institutions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned undue sloganeering against state institutions during a conference on Sunday. In a statement on Monday, he said the coalition government and his party are fully determined to ensure freedom of expression of every citizen as per the Constitution. He said the government itself provides such forums where people can openly […]
PM terms utilization of local energy resources top priority
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says utilization of local energy resources is top priority of his government. Chairing a review meeting regarding transportation of Thar coal in Islamabad on Thursday, he said Thar coal can sufficiently fulfil our energy needs. He said we will produce cheaper electricity by utilizing local coal instead of the imported one. […]
PM, Human Rights Minister discuss country’s political situation
Federal Minister for Human Rights, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. During meeting, they discussed about matters pertaining to human rights and overall political situation. Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Special Assistant Atta Tarar were present on the occasion.
PM launches Youth Development Initiatives to enhance skills of students
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the Youth Development Initiatives to enhance skills of students across the country. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Islamabad on Thursday evening, the Prime Minister said youth makes a major chunk of our population and we will have to further expand these initiatives to equip our young minds with modern […]
PM directs to take steps for provision of relief to gas consumers in winter season
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to take all necessary steps for provision of relief to gas consumers in winter season. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, he directed to keep a close eye on gas demand and supply in the winter season. The Prime Minister also directed to reduce reliance […]
PM terms completion of CPEC projects within stipulated time as national priority
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared completion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects within the stipulated timeframe as a national priority and directed to expedite work on these projects. He said this while chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday to review progress on CPEC and other Chinese projects. The Prime Minister said Main Line-One […]
Rs70bln being distributed under BISP in flood-affected areas: Kundi
Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Faisal Karim Kundi said seventy billion rupees are being distributed under Benazir Income Support Programme in flood-affected areas in line with the vision of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto to provide economic support every deserving person at his doorstep. In a statement, he said Benazir Income Support Program will include more beneficiaries […]
PM orders rapid dewatering of flood-hit areas in Balochistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need to utilize all available resources for early dewatering of flood stricken areas of Balochistan. He said this while talking to the media on the occasion of a briefing given to him regarding progress on relief and rehabilitation activities in District Sohbatpur on Monday. The Prime Minister added […]
PM to announce rehabilitation phase of flood victims on October 24: Ahsan
Pakistan has emphasized the need for continued support from the international community, in the construction and rehabilitation phase which will be announced formally by the Prime Minister on 24th of this month. This was expressed by the Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing to a roundtable on joint presentation […]
President, PM condemn killing of former Chief Justice of BHC
President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the assassination of former Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court and Federal Shariat Court Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai in Kharan. In a tweet on Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asked Balochistan government to use all resources to bring killers to justice. The Prime […]
PM rejects US President’s remarks about Pakistan’s nuclear assets
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected the statement attributed to the US President regarding Pakistan’s nuclear assets, terming it contrary to facts and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, he said over the past decades, Pakistan has proven to be the most responsible nuclear state, wherein its nuclear program is managed through a technically […]
Britain announces additional £10mln in relief assistance for Pakistan
The United Kingdom has announced an additional 10 million pounds in relief assistance for Pakistan, bringing the total quantum of UK flood-related assistance to 26.5 million pounds. The announcement was made by British Minister of State for South Asia and Commonwealth Lord Tariq Ahmad, who called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on […]
PM arrives in Pakistan after completing two-day visit to Kazakhstan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Pakistan from Astana, Kazakhstan a short while ago. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Kazakhstan Yerulan Zhamaubayev saw off Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Nur Sultan Nazarbayev International Airport. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has returned to Pakistan after concluding his two-day visit to Kazakhstan.