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12.1m families to benefit: PM unveils Rs38bn Ramazan package

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday unveiled a Rs38 billion Ramazan Relief Package to support 12.1...

Published 15 Feb, 2026 02:44am

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Security situation reviewed: Naqvi to deliver PM’s message to Sri Lankan president

-Naqvi briefs premier on the overall security landscape of the country, including the current situation in the Capital

Updated 15 Feb, 2026 12:21pm

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Prosumer Regulations 2026: Power Division moves Nepra for review

Matter referred to NEPRA following widespread public concern expressed across various forums

Updated 14 Feb, 2026 02:37pm

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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz review political, economic, security situation

Also review internal security situation and deliberated on broader regional dynamics

Published 12 Feb, 2026 09:41pm

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Tarar says Imran Khan’s medical report shared with family

Development comes amid renewed legal proceedings regarding the former prime minister’s health and incarceration

Published 06 Feb, 2026 06:15pm

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Pakistan, Kazakhstan elevate ties to strategic partnership

The two sides formalise the understanding through a Joint Declaration issued following talks between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Tokayev

Published 04 Feb, 2026 08:37pm

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EDITORIAL: ‘Board of Peace’: Pragmatism over idealism

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s decision to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, while predictably drawing sharp...

Updated 27 Jan, 2026 09:06am

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Cabinet reviews new currency note designs, forms committee for further deliberation

The cabinet also considered a draft of the Private Hajj Policy 2027-2030

Published 14 Jan, 2026 09:19pm

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PM Shehbaz reviews NAVTTC performance, sets new targets for skills training

The prime minister underscored the need to align skills development programmes with international standards

Published 12 Jan, 2026 09:32pm

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PM Shehbaz stresses equal opportunities for visually impaired

PM urges schools, civil society, media, and the private sector to promote Braille literacy and accessible facilities

Published 04 Jan, 2026 01:16pm

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PM Shehbaz calls for accelerating oil, gas exploration to cut import bill

Congratulates nation on discovery of new oil reserves

Published 01 Jan, 2026 06:33pm

Business & Finance

DRAP wins PM ‘Reform Champion’ award for regulatory modernisation

PPMA facilitates DRAP CEO Dr Obaidullah Malik as reforms strengthen pharmaceutical sector

Published 16 Dec, 2025 05:05pm

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Pakistan actively engaged with global financial institutions, development partners: PM Shehbaz

PM urges Afghanistan to understand lasting peace can only be realised by reining in TTP

Updated 11 Nov, 2025 02:08pm

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27th Constitutional Amendment bill tabled in Senate after cabinet’s approval

Senate chairman refers bill to Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 10:27pm

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Investment talks: PM Shehbaz to lead high-level delegation to Riyadh from Oct 27 to 29

Delegation to attend Ninth Future Investment Initiative that will convene global leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators

Updated 26 Oct, 2025 05:25pm

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PM Shehbaz welcomes staff-level deal with IMF

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the staff-level agreement (SLA) reached...

Published 15 Oct, 2025 01:03pm

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PM Shehbaz ‘discusses’ floods, political situation with Bilawal over phone

PPP media cell says the two leaders also discussed foreign policy

Updated 09 Oct, 2025 10:30pm

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In meeting with US president, PM Shehbaz calls Trump ‘man of peace’

Leaders discuss counter-terrorism cooperation

Updated 26 Sep, 2025 06:26pm

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PM lauds Gates Foundation’s support in polio eradication

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Thursday calling the polio eradication a high priority of the ...

Updated 26 Sep, 2025 08:50am

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PM Shehbaz discusses key issues in separate meetings with Bill Gates, Bangladesh chief adviser

Yunus highlights importance of enhancing bilateral trade, cultural linkages

Updated 25 Sep, 2025 01:09pm

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PM Shehbaz says Afghanistan faces choice: terrorists or Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday urged Afghanistan’s interim government to take a clear stance, warning...

Published 13 Sep, 2025 08:47pm

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Pakistan, China agree to continue working closely for upgraded CPEC-II

Shehbaz shares Pakistan’s intent to float Panda Bonds in Chinese market soon

Updated 04 Sep, 2025 08:43pm

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PM Shehbaz speaks with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening, the...

Published 20 Jun, 2025 07:52pm

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Pakistan likely to hike defence spending but slash overall budget in 2025-26

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will unveil its annual federal budget for the coming fiscal year later on Tuesday, seeking to...

Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:58pm

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National Tariff Policy: govt approves phased elimination of import duties

In a bid to attract investment and promote exports, the federal government on Friday decided to significantly...

Updated 16 May, 2025 05:36pm

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Private Hajj Scheme: JI urges PM to contact MBS

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to personally...

Updated 15 May, 2025 07:38am

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PM Shehbaz, US Secretary of State Rubio discuss regional tensions, bilateral ties

PM underscores Pakistan’s longstanding contributions in the global fight against terrorism
Says India’s "escalatory and provocative behaviour" could undermine Pakistan’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations

Published 30 Apr, 2025 10:32pm

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India calls all-party meet, summons top Pakistani diplomat after Kashmir attack on tourists

MUMBAI: India has summoned the top Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi, local media reported on Thursday, a day after it...

Updated 24 Apr, 2025 09:05pm

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PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday renewed their call for an immediate...

Updated 23 Apr, 2025 01:11am

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Pakistan’s enemies scared of economic achievements: PM Shehbaz

Premier says govt's struggle to uproot terrorism from country to continue

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 09:47pm