10 h. ago Tarar says PTI founder’s false claims against PM Shehbaz ‘fully exposed’ in court

Information minister records statement in Rs10bn defamation suit, saying ‘Justice will be served soon’ Says PTI founder sought 120 adjournments to delay proceedings, highlights Shehbaz Sharif’s lifelong record of public service LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had built his politics on […]

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10 h. ago PM to attend Victory Day celebrations during visit to Azerbaijan on Nov 8

Premier Shehbaz to attend Azerbaijan’s national celebrations marking liberation of Nagorno-Karabakh, victory over Armenia Turkish President Erdoğan will also attend celebrations, high-level talks to focus on energy, trade, and defence cooperation   ISLAMABAD: Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming one-day visit to Azerbaijan on November 8, where he will attend […]

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32 h. ago 27th constitutional amendment on the cards as PM seeks PPP’s support

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that a PML-N delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had visited him and President Asif Ali Zardari, seeking their support for the approval of a 27th Constitutional Amendment. Separately, the PPP also issued a similar statement that quoted Bilawal as saying that the proposal included setting up […]

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55 h. ago PM vows to take steps for prosecution of crimes against journalists

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday, reiterated that the Government of Pakistan is firmly committed to protecting press freedom and ensuring a safe environment for journalists. In a message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists being observed on November 2, he said “A free press is the guarantee for a […]

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57 h. ago Journalist and policy expert Mosharraf Zaidi named spokesperson to PM for foreign media

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Sunday notified Journalist and policy expert Mosharraf Zaidi as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s spokesperson for foreign media, according to a notification on Sunday. Sharing the notification, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar wrote on his X account, “The appointment was made in “supersession of his (PM’s) earlier orders of even number dated […]

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58 h. ago PKLI 1,000 liver transplant milestone marks Pakistan’s rise in advanced medical care

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) has achieved a major milestone by completing 1,000 successful liver transplants, placing Pakistan among the world’s leading centres for advanced organ transplantation. According to PTV News, the achievement reflects Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision to modernise the country’s healthcare system and make international-standard treatment accessible within Pakistan. […]

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65 h. ago Global maritime leaders gather in Karachi to boost blue economy

The Pakistan International Maritime Conference opened at the Karachi Expo Centre, marking a major step toward strengthening Pakistan’s maritime industry and expanding its blue economy. The grand event brought together leading global maritime stakeholders, policymakers, and investors to explore Pakistan’s vast coastal and oceanic potential. The conference aims to highlight investment opportunities in shipbuilding, port […]

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2 d. ago PM Shehbaz credits FBR reforms for record rise in tax return filings

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday linked the filing of 892,419 new tax returns for tax year 2025 to growing public confidence in the government’s reform and digitisation agenda. His statement followed the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) announcement that 5.912 million tax returns were filed for 2025 — up from 5.025 million […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan awards offshore exploration licenses after 18 years

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Energy has announced the results of the Offshore Bid Round 2025, marking the country’s first competitive bidding for offshore petroleum exploration licenses in 18 years. The bid round, launched in January 2025, offered 40 offshore blocks as part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision to enhance energy security, indigenization, and local […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan strikes $1 billion offshore oil, gas deal after decades

  Pakistan has made a historic achievement in its energy sector, securing a major offshore oil and gas exploration deal for the first time in 20 years. The development marks a major stride toward energy independence and aligns with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for long-term resource sustainability and economic revival. Officials described the move […]

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4 d. ago Shehbaz congratulates Sohail Afridi, pledges full support to KP government

CHITRAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Sohail Afridi on becoming Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s chief minister. He also offered full support to the provincial government. Sharif made the remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Danish School in Chitral. He praised the local community for being educated and cultured despite limited educational facilities. The prime minister said […]

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5 d. ago PM Shehbaz launches Rs 50 billion laptop scheme to empower 100,000 students

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday inaugurated the fourth phase of the Prime Minister Youth Laptop Scheme 2025, reaffirming his government’s unwavering commitment to investing in education, technology, and skills for the country’s youth. The event was attended by Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, senior government officials, students, and alumni […]

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5 d. ago Saudi Arabia to train Pakistani students in AI, says PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistani students will soon receive free training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the launch of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme 2025 in Islamabad, he said one lakh laptops are being distributed purely on merit to support the country’s most talented youth. The prime […]

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6 d. ago PM, President felicitate people, govt of Türkiye on 102nd Republic Day

Premier Shehbaz says Pakistan, Türkiye united by faith, history, and fraternity President Zardari lauds Erdoğan’s leadership, Atatürk’s vision of reform and renewal Both leaders reaffirm strategic partnership for peace and prosperity   ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday extended heartfelt felicitations to the government and people of Türkiye on […]

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6 d. ago Trump again praises ‘great guy’ PM Shehbaz and ‘great fighter’ COAS Munir

US President claims: ‘Had also called both of them [great people] offering to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan Reiterates his role in ending a four-day conflict between Pakistan and India in May GYEONGJU, South Korea: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again praised both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of the Army Staff […]

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6 d. ago Shehbaz returns after securing major economic deal with Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif returned to Islamabad on Wednesday after completing a successful official visit to Saudi Arabia, where he held high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral ties. His visit marked a key step toward advancing Pakistan’s economic agenda and expanding cooperation with the Kingdom across multiple sectors, including investment, energy, and infrastructure. The visit […]

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6 d. ago CM Maryam invites US investors to explore Punjab’s vast opportunities

Punjab CM meets US CG, highlights govt’s vision for inclusive growth, women’s empowerment Says Punjab–US ties advancing through trade, investment, cooperation US Consul General praises Punjab’s e-Business reforms LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday invited American investors to explore the vast business and investment opportunities in Punjab, as she met US Consul General […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, KSA launch economic cooperation framework to boost ties

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday launched the Economic Cooperation Framework, which is based on their shared economic interests and reaffirms their desire to strengthen trade and investment relations. The decision to launch the framework was taken during a Monday meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the […]

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7 d. ago PM reaffirms Pakistan’s readiness to boost ties with WEF network

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday, appreciated the ongoing robust engagement between Pakistan and the World Economic Forum (WEF) and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to deepen its ties with the Forum’s global business and innovation network. The prime minister met with WEF President and CEO Borge Brende in Riyadh on the sidelines of the 9th […]

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8 d. ago KP Governor urges PM to lift ‘unconstitutional’ wheat supply curbs

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has written a letter to Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, urging him to immediately lift what he termed “unconstitutional restrictions” on the inter-provincial supply of wheat to the province. In his letter to the PM, Governor Kundi stated that the curbs imposed on wheat movement are contrary […]

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