Stressing the need for political stability for economic growth, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that no matter what happens, whichever party comes into power, goals set in “charter of economy” should remain unchanged. Addressing a day-long pre-budget business conference in the federal capital on Tuesday he said that the country’s economy […]
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Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif govt’s decision to hike fuel prices challenged in Lahore High Court
After Pakistan Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a hike in petroleum product prices, a citizen filed a petition in the Lahore High Court pertaining to fuel prices. Advocate Azhar Siddique filed a plea stating that the federal government has increased the prices of petroleum products which would further lead to […]
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Pakistan: Not lowering fuel subsidies till govt survival assured, PM Shehbaz Sharif tells allies
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after consultations with allies decided that the subsidy on oil prices would only be withdrawn if the National Security Committee unanimously guarantees the government’s survival till August 2023. Pakistan is under considerable pressure from the International Monetary fund (IMF) to cut down on the fuel […]
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Pakistan: Former Punjab governor seeks treason trial of Shehbaz Sharif
Amid the ongoing political crisis in Pakistan’s Punjab province, PTI leader and former Punjab governor Omer Sarfraz Cheema has announced that he is approaching the court for a high treason case against Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistan’s most populous province fell into crisis following the unceremonious removal of its occupant Omar […]
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Chinese PM presses Shehbaz Sharif to punish Karachi university blast culprits
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday talked over the phone with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and repeated his government’s demand for punishment for those involved in the attack on Chinese teachers at Karachi University. During the phone call with Sharif, Li pointed out that the Chinese side is shocked […]
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, brother Nawaz Sharif decide against early elections
The first session of the crucial Pakistan Muslim League (N) huddle in London decided that there will be no early elections in Islamabad and the primary focus of the Shehbaz Sharif-led government should be on providing economic relief to the citizens and taking long-term economic decisions. The six-hour-long meeting was […]
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in London to meet Nawaz Sharif
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in London to meet Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, local media reported on Wednesday. Shehbaz was accompanied by a delegation which comprises federal ministers and PML-N leaders. The delegation comprises Ahsan Iqbal, Miftah Ismail, Ayaz Sadiq, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Saad Rafiq, and […]
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif imposes ‘complete ban’ on sugar export
Amidst rising food scarcity in several regions of Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a “complete ban” on the export of sugar, to meet the soaring local demand and to keep sugar rates in control. Issuing a warning against hoarders Sharif said that strict action will be taken […]
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Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif regime considering quashing ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s graft cases, sentencing
With Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s Prime Minister, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz is considering quashing or suspending the punishment of his brother and former prime minister Nawaz Minister in alleged corruption cases, local media reported. This comes amid media reports that the Pakistan government has issued a new passport […]
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Pakistan court to indict PM Shehbaz Sharif, son Hamza in money laundering case
A special court of Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency on Wednesday issued an order that it will indict Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son and Punjab Chief Minister-elect Hamza Shahbaz in a money laundering case, reported local media.Notably, the court had to indict the duo and others allegedly involved in […]
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Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif battles sinking economy amid deficit spike, Imran Khan’s street show
While Pakistan’s economy is already in shambles, the newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has a heavy task on hand, battling the sinking economy as the country’s current account deficit shot up to USD 1.03 billion in March 2022, and his predecessor Imran Khan’s street show to rile up the popular […]
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif blames PTI for energy crisis in country
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government for the ongoing energy crisis in the country and said that the load shedding across the country is due to the “mismanagement and incompetence of the previous government”. Yesterday, while speaking at the National Assembly, Pakistan’s PM […]
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif likely to add 12 PML-N, 7 PPP MNAs in federal cabinet
The newly-elected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to add 12 National Assembly members of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) and seven members of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to his federal cabinet, a local media reported citing sources. PPP member Raja Pervez Ashraf is the candidate for National Assembly Speaker […]
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Shehbaz Sharif poised to become next Prime Minister of Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif, the longest-serving Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, is poised to become the next Prime Minister of Pakistan. The deck was cleared by the Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday set aside Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri’s ruling which rejected the no-confidence motion against the Imran Khan government. The apex court gave directions for […]
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Imran Khan imposed ‘civil martial law’ in Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif
Leader of Opposition and Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Shahbaz Sharif on Monday, reacting to the dissolution of the National Assembly and rejection of the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, said that Khan had imposed a “civil martial law” in the country. Addressing a press conference today the PML-N chief […]