PM Shehbaz orders high-level review of World Bank report Published 31 Jul, 2026 03:39pm WB delegation also presented various policy recommendations aimed at promoting fiscal discipline
Big Discos: PM directs authorities to fast-track sell-off process Updated 10 Jun, 2026 09:32am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to fast-track the privatisation of major...
Govt advances DISCOs’ privatisation as investor outreach begins Published 09 Jun, 2026 12:01pm The government’s plan to privatise power distribution companies (DISCOs) has formally entered its implementation...
Govt to impose 1pc tax on retail sales up to Rs200m Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:09am ISLAMABAD: In a major pre-budget move aimed at broadening Pakistan’s narrow tax base, the government on Friday...
NTP 2025-30: Tariffs for various sectors to be gradually cut, PM told Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was told on Thursday that under the National Tariff Policy 2025-30, tariffs...
PM tells Qatar’s Taameer Group: Steps taken to remove barriers to business under SIFC Published 23 May, 2026 05:43am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Pakistan is taking steps to attract foreign investment...
National Assembly passes bills to boost growth, fiscal framework Updated 14 May, 2026 02:54pm Key economic bills include reforms for debt management and financial arrangements, to bolster the country's fiscal health
PM seeks roadmap for SMEs, export industry support Updated 12 May, 2026 09:22am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the formulation of a comprehensive roadmap to provide...
IT exports may hit USD4.6bn mark, PM told Updated 12 May, 2026 09:11am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was told on Monday that information technology exports are expected to...
PM okays plan to overhaul tax dispute system Updated 06 May, 2026 09:11am Directs that the action plan be implemented with clear timelines
EMO violations: PM orders action against DISCOs Updated 06 May, 2026 08:57am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for cutting the country’s reliance on imported fuel and...
POL items’ stocks at comfortable levels, PM told Updated 20 Mar, 2026 09:33am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was told on Thursday that the country holds sufficient petroleum reserves...
Standardising taxes in construction sector: PM briefed about FBR-provinces talks Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Wednesday that discussions between Federal Board of Revenue...
Pakistan set to regulate real estate with RERA, expand housing access Published 18 Mar, 2026 02:41pm The government is set to establish a Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) to oversee Pakistan’s largely...
PM approves PARC restructuring Updated 18 Mar, 2026 05:56am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for the restructuring of the Pakistan...
PM orders proactive steps to strengthen petroleum import supply chain Updated 18 Mar, 2026 09:57am Directs all relevant institutions to remain prepared for emergency interventions until conditions stabilise
PM Shehbaz takes stock of economic situation Updated 17 Mar, 2026 12:44pm Says consultations underway regarding additional measures to support the masses
Agriculture and food security sectors: Provinces, G-B and AJK ordered to boost consultations Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:34am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed provincial governments, along with the administrations...
Ramazan package: 64pc of eligible recipients received payments, PM told Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:11am ISLAMABAD: In a promising update, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Thursday that 64% of eligible...
PM Shehbaz orders review appeal against Nepra’s solar consumer ruling Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:10am ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to address concerns over new regulations affecting solar energy users, Prime Minister...
Pakistan, Indonesia to convert PTA into CEPA next year Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:07am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Indonesia on Tuesday agreed to expedite efforts to transform their existing Preferential...