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PM’s nod sought for lawmakers’ pay hike

PM’s nod sought for lawmakers’ pay hike

ISLAMABAD: After criticism of a proposed increase in the salaries of parliamentarians, the issue has been sent to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for...

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Syed Irfan Raza

Cabinet okays new power supply system for special economic zones

Cabinet okays new power supply system for special economic zones

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved a new power supply system for special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial estates, aiming to...

16.01.2025 20

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PM Shehbaz orders expansion of faceless customs system to several cities

PM Shehbaz orders expansion of faceless customs system to several cities

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the faceless customs assessment system, which will be fully operational in Karachi next...

15.01.2025 20

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PM boasts of stability after UAE agrees to $2bn rollover

• Premier informs cabinet of his ‘constructive’ meeting with Zayed Al Nahyan • ‘Comprehensive’ meeting on reducing power prices to be held...

09.01.2025 30

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Pakistan, Tajikistan forge ties in key sectors as PM Shehbaz meets energy minister

• Directs immediate closure of inefficient, outdated power plants • Pakistan, Tajikistan forge ties in key sectors PRIME Minister Shehbaz...

15.12.2024 5

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PM Shehbaz reiterates govt’s commitment to implement reforms in all sectors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the government’s commitment to implement reforms for good governance across all...

13.12.2024 4

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Cabinet okays deal with eight IPPs to cut power costs

• 79 of 250 Pakistani pilgrims in Syria reach Beirut, cabinet told • PM emphasises equal rights on International Human Rights Day ISLAMABAD:...

12.12.2024 10

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PM Shehbaz orders FBR digitalisation by 31st

ISLAMABAD: Soon after his return from Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting on tax reforms and finally gave a deadline of...

05.12.2024 2

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PM Shehbaz winds up ‘fruitful’ tour of Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif returned home on Wednesday after completing the two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia which Information...

05.12.2024 10

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PM Shehbaz meets MBS, Macron on sidelines of global water summit

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasised the need for strong political will and global leadership to address the global water...

04.12.2024 3

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Third-party validation of all procurements ordered

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the relevant authorities on Thursday to ensure third-party validation and quality insurance in...

22.11.2024 1

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PM Shehbaz wants action against tax evaders expedited

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to expedite action against tax defaulters and evaders as well...

19.11.2024 4

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Deals signed with Abu Dhabi Ports for infrastructure

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Abu Dhabi Ports Group on Friday signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation across various...

09.11.2024 10

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Qatar, Azerbaijan to invest $5bn, PM Shehbaz tells cabinet

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends the National Assembly session, on Monday.—APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday informed...

05.11.2024 20

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Pakistan, Qatar to explore ways to expand ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar have agreed to deepen cooperation and explore new horizons to strengthen bilateral ties, underscoring the importance...

02.11.2024 2

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Qatar visit to ‘boost’ bilateral ties, says PM Shehbaz

PM Shehbaz Sharif, Qatari Emir Shiekh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his sister Sheikha Al-Mayassa view works on display at the art gallery.—APP...

01.11.2024 10

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PM Shehbaz arrives in Qatar on two-day visit to woo investors

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has agreed to invest another $600 million in Pakistan as it signed seven more memoranda of understanding (MoUs), taking...

31.10.2024 2

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PM Shehbaz calls for speedy FBR reforms to facilitate taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minis­ter Shehbaz has once again asked the officials to speed up reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue and complete the process...

25.10.2024 6

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PM Shehbaz thanks ‘friendly countries’ for support with IMF loan

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.—White Star ISLAMABAD: Following an IMF announcement that Pakistan’s...

13.09.2024 3

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PM thanks ‘friendly countries’ for support with IMF loan

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.—White Star ISLAMABAD: Following an IMF announcement that Pakistan’s...

13.09.2024 2

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MQM raises concerns over halted projects in Sindh

ISLAMABAD: Develop­ment projects worth billions of rupees in Sindh, funded by the federal government, have come to a standstill following the...

04.09.2024 1

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Govt attempts to clear air over rightsizing plan

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday claimed to have given “due weightage” to the recommendations given by economist Dr Kaiser Bengali...

02.09.2024 2

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PM Shehbaz welcomes decline in inflation, upgraded credit rating

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expre­ssed satisfaction over a falling rate of inflation and improvements in other economic...

02.09.2024 3

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Cabinet okays plan to revive ML-1 railway project

ISLAMABAD: Like three previous governments, the coalition government led by the PML-N on Friday approved a revival plan for the long-awaited Main...

31.08.2024 1

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Coalition partners blow a fuse over power subsidy

• Punjab-only relief package draws flak from Sindh, KP • Murad says ‘N’ spending money ‘to rectify past mistakes’ • PM asserts move...

21.08.2024 4

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PM Shehbaz pins hopes on IT Park to achieve $25bn export milestone

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the completion of the Information Technology Park project would help boost the country’s...

20.08.2024 8

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PM pins hopes on IT Park to achieve $25bn export milestone

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the completion of the Information Technology Park project would help boost the country’s...

20.08.2024 8

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Corruption in power sector to be dealt with severely: PM

ISLAMABAD: Issuing strict orders against corrupt elements in the distribution companies (Discos), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed...

19.08.2024 20

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28 departments, 150,000 govt jobs on the chopping block

• Reforms committee suggests drastic cuts, mergers in five ministries • SME regulator to be brought under PM Office on Shehbaz’s orders •...

17.08.2024 3

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PM Shehbaz promises ‘significant cut’ in power tariffs

• Seeks support for govt efforts to make country prosperous; asks youth to focus on skill-based education • Announcement of five-year economic...

15.08.2024 20

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PM okays launch of ‘ease of doing business’ initiative

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the launch of the “largest reform progra­m­­me of Ease of Doing Busi­ness in history” to...

09.08.2024 3

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Working to give relief on electricity prices, says PM Shehbaz

PM Shehbaz Sharif • Advises against politicising the issue; says agriculture, industry cannot progress sans cheaper electricity • Calls out...

03.08.2024 10

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No free electricity given to lawmakers, says power division

ISLAMABAD: Following a recent uproar over an allegation of free electricity facility to parliamentarians, the power division on Sunday claimed no...

29.07.2024 20

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Abu Dhabi to invest $250m in Karachi port

ISLAMABAD: Abu Dhabi will invest $250 million in 10 years in the Karachi Port to upgrade it for boosting economic activities. According to the PM...

20.07.2024 10

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PM livid over negligence in construction of key Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday formed a committee to reactivate the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project, directing the relevant...

15.07.2024 2

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PM asks FBR to end corruption

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed tax authorities on Tuesday to eliminate corruption in customs operations and remove unnecessary...

12.07.2024 1

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