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Pakistan

Instead of politicking, provinces should copy Punjab’s electricity bills’ relief: PM Shehbaz

Clarifies federal government has nothing to do with province’s relief

Published 21 Aug, 2024 12:14am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz vows to stop electricity theft

Calls for whole-of-government approach to resist power theft

Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:59pm

Pakistan

Cabinet committee proposes curtailing 150,000 vacant government posts

Also proposes merging Ministry of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan with SAFRON

Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:58pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz announces constitution of committee to revive Pakistan’s sports glory

Urges former players to shun differences and work for betterment of sports

Updated 13 Aug, 2024 11:48pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan in talks with China to run power plants with mix of coal: PM Shehbaz

PM Shehbaz Sharif says such a decision will save Pakistan $1 billion annually

Updated 13 Aug, 2024 08:27pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz approves increase in Privatisation Commission Board members from eight to 11

Premier wants women representation in privatisation boards

Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:42pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz to provide one million smartphones to youth

300,000 youngsters will be trained in IT in collaboration with Huawei

Published 13 Aug, 2024 12:38am

Business & Economy

Government develops five-year economic recovery plan

It has been overseen by British economist

Published 12 Aug, 2024 12:09am

Pakistan

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz vow continued support for minority rights

Lauds community’s service for Pakistan on National Minorities Day

Published 11 Aug, 2024 06:51pm

World

Israel airstrike on Gaza school kills more than 100: govt media office

Israel should be given strict punishment for its gruesome crimes, says PM Shehbaz

Published 10 Aug, 2024 06:29pm

Pakistan

Govt mulls providing relief to people using 200 to 500 units of electricity: PM Shehbaz

Says coalition government, army chief making consulting on making comprehensive plan

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 06:50pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz forms task force on JI’s demands, but relief from IPPs ‘still distant’

Some issues settled in writing, says Information Minister Attaullah Tarar

Updated 08 Aug, 2024 12:28am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz extends HEC Chairman Dr Mukhtar Ahmed tenure

Tenure of Dr Mukhtar Ahmed has been extended for one year

Published 06 Aug, 2024 07:03pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz says officially requested China to reschedule debt for five years

Claims multiple Chinese companies will invest in Pakistan in coming period

Published 04 Aug, 2024 11:55pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to observe Youm-e-Istehsal on Monday

Will mark fifth anniversary of Kashmir’s Autonomy Revocation

Updated 04 Aug, 2024 08:39pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to observe day of mourning on Friday in solidarity with Palestinians

Will present a resolution in Parliament

Updated 01 Aug, 2024 10:23pm

Business & Economy

Govt initiates plan to address 23 issues in power sector

The plan focuses on addressing key challenges in each segment of the power sector

Published 30 Jul, 2024 10:24am

Pakistan

Pakistan approves visa-free entry for businessmen from GCC

New visa policy to boost tourism, trade activities, says PM Shehbaz

Published 29 Jul, 2024 12:18am

Pakistan

Punjab government to establish first specialized cancer hospital with 150 beds in initial phase

PM Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone of the Jinnah Medical Complex in Islamabad

Published 24 Jul, 2024 02:01pm

Pakistan

Jinnah Medical Complex will provide free facility to deserving patients: PM

Says it will offer ‘world’s best healthcare facilities’ to patients

Published 21 Jul, 2024 09:04pm

Pakistan

President, PM say Imam Hussain’s sacrifices inspire resistance against oppression

The prime minister emphasized that the tragic events resonate deeply within believers

Updated 17 Jul, 2024 10:15am

Pakistan

PM seeks action against officials over Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project defects

Calls for forming committee to reactivate Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project

Published 14 Jul, 2024 11:09pm

Pakistan

Shehbaz, Zardari condemn attack on Trump

Says violence has no place in politics

Updated 14 Jul, 2024 10:59am

Pakistan

Will quit, but won’t come under pressure: PM Shehbaz

Orders FBR to tax those who have not been paying any taxes

Updated 13 Jul, 2024 06:24pm

Pakistan

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev arrives in Pakistan

He will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif during two-day visit

Updated 11 Jul, 2024 03:04pm

Pakistan

28,000 tube wells in Balochistan will be solarised: PM Shehbaz

Asks chief minister to complete solarisation project within three months

Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:19pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz felicitates Julian James on his promotion to major general rank

Says Christian community’s contribution to progress and defence are ‘unforgettable’

Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:39pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz wants action against DISCOs staff for billing extra units to consumers

Orders FIA to launch investigation into such matters

Updated 06 Jul, 2024 11:23pm

Pakistan

PTI members to attend APC, says Imran Khan

Former prime minister cites members would attend it ‘for the sake of country’

Updated 05 Jul, 2024 06:08pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz mulls convening all-parties conference after returning to Pakistan

It is expected he will summon conference next week

Published 04 Jul, 2024 08:27pm