ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to intensify measures against tax evaders, underscoring the importance of accountability in driving economic stability. Chairing a meeting to review the country’s economic situation, PM Shehbaz was briefed by the Ministry of Finance on recent discussions with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation. The prime minister said Pakistan is moving towards …
BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted on Wednesday that financial pledges made at the previous two United Nations’ annual climate summits — COP27 and COP28 — were yet to materialise. He made the remarks during the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, that is being held in Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku. The premier presented Pakistan’s case …
BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is attending the 29th United Nations climate conference, also known as COP29, in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku on Tuesday, where he is expected to call for a “balanced and ambitious” climate action. PM Shehbaz is participating in the two-day ‘World Leaders Climate Action Summit’ today, and is set to address it tomorrow (Wednesday), where he will …
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took a firm stand against Israeli actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran during his speech at the Arab Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Monday, where he reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people. Addressing Arab and Muslim leaders, Sharif urged an immediate ceasefire, condemned Israel’s military campaign, and called for concrete actions to address …
ISLAMABAD: PM Shehbaz also left for Saudi Arabia on Sunday to attend the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, where key discussions on the situation in the Middle East, including Gaza and Palestine, are expected to take centre stage from Monday. The extraordinary summit, convened by Saudi Arabia, aims to address the escalating crisis in Gaza and other pressing issues affecting the …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday commended Pakistan’s security forces for their successful operation in Spinwam, North Waziristan, which resulted in the killing of four terrorists linked to the Fitna al-Khawarij group. Two other militants were injured and arrested during the operation. In a statement, the PM expressed his pride in the bravery of the security forces, highlighting their …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated the government’s resolve to meet its target of $25 billion in IT exports in the next three years, highlighting the government’s efforts to promote the telecommunications sector. In August, the PM said the completion of the Information Technology Park project would help boost the country’s exports in the sector and be a …
GILGIT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the federal government is actively working to support the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and the region’s development is among its top priorities. The prime minister said this while chairing a special meeting of the GB cabinet after he arrived in Gilgit for a daylong visit. He was accompanied by federal ministers Ahsan …
RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday championed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as he underscored the importance of a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation in the domains of AI, education and health and called for collective global efforts and partnerships to overcome contemporary challenges. The prime minister arrived earlier today in Riyadh to attend the eighth edition of …
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia to attend the 8th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) being held in Riyadh from 29 to 30 October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday. According to the statement, the FII serves as an important platform for countries to showcase their economic strength, draw foreign …