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PM Kakar seeks to expedite PIA’s sell-off

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday tasked newly appointed Privatisation Minister Fawad Hassan Fawad with expediting...

15.09.2023 10

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Analysis: Genuine dissent or strategy for political mileage?

• PPP leader downplays episode • Observers believe it to be ploy to boost Bilawal’s political image ISLAMABAD: After PPP Chairperson Bilawal...

11.09.2023 20

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PM Kakar orders crackdown on smugglers as sugar prices go up

ISLAMABAD: Failing to control constant increase in prices of food items and other essential consumer goods, especially sugar, Caretaker Prime Minister...

02.09.2023 10

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Consumers have no option but to pay electricity bills: PM

• Says judges, armed forces do not enjoy free electricity • Kakar promises relief in future bills • Says ECP enjoys authority to announce poll...

01.09.2023 30

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Govt fails to douse anger as citizens burn power bills

• Caretakers await IMF nod before offering any relief measures • Solangi says decision expected ‘in hours’ as finance minister in talks with...

30.08.2023 50

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Special Investment Facilitation Council approves key projects to attract investment

PM Shehbaz Sharif presents awards to representatives of Chinese companies operating in Pakistan under the CPEC, on Monday.—PPI • PM commends...

08.08.2023 50

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Incoming govts will also abide by IMF deal, says PM

ISLAMABAD / D.I. KHAN: Guar­an­teeing that the caretaker set-up, as well as the next government, will adhere to the country’s agreement with the...

26.07.2023 20

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PM eyes $25bn IT exports, assures one-window facilitation for investors

ISLAMABAD: Exp­re­s­sing displeasure over the current volume of the country’s Information Technology (IT) exports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...

21.07.2023 10

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After five-year delay, PM to open Dhabeji Zone next month

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate a much ambitious multi-billion-rupees Dhabeji Industrial Zone (DIZ) project in Thatta in the...

30.06.2023 50

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PM Shehbaz presses West to be ‘fair’ to needy countries

PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif greets Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit in...

23.06.2023 10

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PM presses West to be ‘fair’ to needy countries

PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif greets Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on the sidelines of the New Global Financial Pact Summit in...

23.06.2023 10

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New forum to revive economy, spur investment

• SFIC to focus on leveraging key sectors, attract investment from friendly countries • PM says body’s immediate task will be to boost FDI to...

22.06.2023 10

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Rulers devise plan to revive ailing economy

• Army chief, provincial CMs and ministers briefed on scheme to harness ‘untapped potential in key sectors’ through indigenous development,...

21.06.2023 20

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Baku to start shipping ‘cheap’ LNG from next month

ISLAMABAD: Following a two-day visit by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Azerbaijan on Thursday agreed to start shipments of LNG cargoes to Pakistan at...

16.06.2023 10

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ML-1 cost more than doubled due to delay, PM told

ISLAMABAD: The cost of the ambitious Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project has escalated more than 100 per cent due to delay in its execution, making it...

14.06.2023 10

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Budget 2023-24: Over Rs1tr in subsidies, but still less than last year

ISLAMABAD: Amid reports of ‘pressure’ from the International Mone­tary Fund (IMF), the government has earmarked Rs1.074 trillion in subsidies in...

10.06.2023 10

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Govt wants shutters down by 8pm, again

ISLAMABAD: The government has, once again, decided to shut markets and commercial centres by 8pm daily to conserve energy, a decision quickly rejected...

07.06.2023 20

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PM Shehbaz confident of IMF deal ‘this month’

• Discusses budget proposals with allies; sees next FY as ‘year of economic progress’ • Accuses PTI chief of spreading fake news about rights...

06.06.2023 10

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Govt to get tough on wheat smugglers

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered tough action against smugglers of wheat, sugar, urea and other commodities which have...

03.05.2023 20

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Govt to divert cheap gas from power plants to homes

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to stop the supply of cheap natural gas to power producers who are selling power to the national grid at...

29.04.2023 20

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Cabinet okays loans for e-bikes, rickshaws

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved financing facility for electric bikes and rickshaws to promote their use and to augment the...

27.04.2023 10

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Closure of SME Bank approved

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Friday approved wrapping up of the SME Bank on the recommendations of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), but issued...

18.03.2023 10

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Qatar to help Pakistan tackle economic challenges

ISLAMABAD: Qatar will help Pakistan during the current economic crisis and contribute to the country’s progress and development, its emir said on...

06.03.2023 60

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PM banking on ADB support to stabilise economy

ISLAMABAD: Raising hopes for a semblance of eco­nomic stability, the pri­me minister has clai­med the Asian Develop­ment Bank (ADB) was willing to...

01.03.2023 20

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LEAs, local administrations given ‘free hand’ to control prices

ISLAMABAD: Federal and provincial law enforcement agencies and district administrations will have “a free hand” in dealing with profiteers and...

28.02.2023 10

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Belt-tightening ordered to avert economic storm

• ‘Austerity measures’ expected to save Rs200bn annually • Shehbaz says IMF deal in final stages • Armed forces to brief Senate panel today...

23.02.2023 20

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Amid rupee crisis, PM and Dar try to shift blame

• Minister challenges Imran to live debate on economy • Shehbaz confident of IMF agreement this month ISLAMABAD: The prime minister and his...

28.01.2023 50

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US vows to help Pakistan overcome economic crisis

ISLAMABAD: The United States on Thursday vowed to continue supporting Pakistan in overcoming its unprecedented economic crisis and post-flood...

27.01.2023 20

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PM ready to sacrifice ‘political capital’ at IMF altar

• Says Fund informed of govt’s willingness to conclude loan programme • Beseeches parties to shun politics, steer Pakistan out of crisis •...

25.01.2023 40

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Cabinet gets its 77th member amid cost-cutting

ISLAMABAD: As the government scrambles to save every penny and introduce cost-cutting measures, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif added another special...

20.01.2023 30

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PM Shehbaz, Li discuss CPEC, investor safety

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday assured his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang of timely completion of China-Pakistan Economic...

06.01.2023 10

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