Tag: Shehbaz Sharif
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PM Shehbaz Sharif seeks Deeper Economic, Agricultural Ties with Saudi Arabia
Key Developments: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia seek stronger economic and farm ties. Pakistani agriculture experts to visit Riyadh soon. ISLAMABAD (Radio Pakistan) — August 28, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for stronger economic and agricultural cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with both sides discussing agricultural exports, food security, water management and investment. The…
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PM Seeks Norwegian Investment in Pakistan’s Oil, Gas Sector
KEY DEVELOPMENTS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited Norwegian companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector. Pakistan and Norway discussed expanding bilateral trade and cooperation in education, skilled labour, climate resilience and technology. Both sides discussed regional and global developments, while Norway reaffirmed its interest in strengthening ties with Pakistan. ISLAMABAD (Radio…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan still far from Welfare State
KEY DEVELOPMENTS: PM Shehbaz Sharif launched the National Youth Employment Policy with a 35% women’s labour-force quota and a 10% annual allocation for startups. The government announced Daanish University in Islamabad, with free, merit-based education for deserving students. The premier announced opportunities for youth to study agriculture, IT and AI in China, along with 250,000…
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Inside My Friendship with Shehbaz Sharif
The article has been submitted by Iqbal Latif. There is one story I have never told publicly before. My friendship with Shehbaz Sharif did not begin in politics. It began entirely by chance. One afternoon I received a telephone call from Chestertons on Connaught Street. They told me that someone wished to see me regarding…
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PM Shehbaz, Bilawal Zardari Discuss Federal Budget, Political Situation and Development Projects
Key Developments: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a meeting in Islamabad to discuss the federal budget and current political affairs. Both leaders reviewed development projects in Sindh and emphasized coordination between the federation and provinces. Bilawal B. Zardari praised Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement regarding Middle East developments and thanked the…
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PM Shehbaz Announces Rs80 Petrol Price Cut, Relief Package for Public
Key Developments: Government announced Rs80 per liter relief through reduction in petroleum levy, lowering petrol price to Rs378 per liter. Federal Cabinet extended decision to forego salaries for six months as part of austerity measures. Subsidy package introduced for motorbike users, transport sector, and railway passengers to offset fuel price pressures. Islamabad (Radio Pakistan) —…
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Pakistan, Austria Agree to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation During Vienna Talks
Vienna (Dawn) — February 17, 2026: Pakistan and Austria on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker during an official visit to Vienna. Key Developments: Pakistan and Austria agreed to expand cooperation across trade, investment, education, IT, and human resource mobility. Both sides committed to early…
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Pakistan Reiterates Importance of GSP Plus as India-EU Trade Deal Raises Concerns
Islamabad (Arab News) — January 30, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underlined the significance of the European Union’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) Plus for Pakistan’s trade, as Islamabad assesses the possible impact of a new free trade agreement between India and the EU. Key Developments: Pakistan highlights the importance of GSP Plus amid concerns…
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PM Shehbaz Inaugurates New Shalimar Express, Highlights Pakistan’s Rail Potential in Central Asia
KARACHI — November 18, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the newly upgraded Shalimar Express and the modernised Karachi Cantt Railway Station, marking another milestone in Pakistan Railways’ ongoing revitalisation drive. Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister congratulated Pakistan Railways for its progress and praised the Sindh government for its cooperation, calling the…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Arrives in Sharm el-Sheikh for Gaza Ceasefire Summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH – October 13, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on a special invitation extended by U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to attend a high-level peace summit aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. The Prime Minister was received at Sharm…