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PM Shehbaz launches key semiconductor initiative aiming to train over 7,000 professionals

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched an initiative under which over 7,000 professionals would be trained in semiconductor...

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Minister plans leasing of motorway land to boost NHA revenue

• Calls for a uniform outsourcing policy with reviews every three months • Targets Rs500bn annual revenue; Rs50bn increase recorded last year ...

28.09.2025 10

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PM directs roadmap to boost investment

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant authorities to prepare a comprehensive roadmap and reform agenda with...

24.09.2025 10

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Islamabad, Beijing sign three pacts to boost trade ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have signed three additional memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of...

21.09.2025 40

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President Zardari pledges support for Chinese new energy vehicles

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari assured a major Chinese car maker on Tuesday that the governm­ent would provide policy support for new energy...

18.09.2025 20

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Mashreq Bank entry marks push towards digital economy: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday stressed the urgent need to modernise Pakistan’s economy through digital tools, calling for a...

18.09.2025 20

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Chinese aviation giant rolls out red carpet for President Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Praising the J-10 and JF-17 aircraft for str­engthening Pakistan’s aerial defence capabilities, President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed on...

16.09.2025 20

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PM Shehbaz launches New Energy Vehicle policy for clean transport, climate resilience

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally launched Pakistan’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, calling it a landmark...

28.08.2025 20

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PM Shehbaz launches New Energy Vehicle policy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday formally launched Pakistan’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, calling it a landmark...

28.08.2025 20

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PM Shehbaz suspends 8 NHA officials, orders probe into irregularities in CAREC

• Panel formed to investigate corruption, ghost tendering, collusive practices in award of contracts • Joint venture awarded contract despite past...

27.08.2025 10

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Int’l road-building contract funded by ADB under parliamentary scrutiny for ‘glaring lapses’

• NHA criticised for awarding contract to joint venture in violation of rules • Two other projects completed by same JV also on lawmakers’ radar...

19.08.2025 20

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PM Shehbaz holds flurry of meetings with ministers, Bangladeshi high commissioner

• $100 million project is expected to generate $400m in exports • Premier seeks to strengthen bilateral ties with Bangladesh • Orders swift...

17.08.2025 10

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Maqbool Ahmad Gondal named new Auditor General of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Presi­d­ent Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday appointed Maq­bool Ahmad Gondal, a BS-22 officer of the Pakis­tan Audit and Accounts Group who...

11.08.2025 20

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Premier seeks IT roadmap to boost exports to $30bn

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the authorities concerned to expand IT exports to over $30 billion in the coming years....

10.08.2025 10

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Tehran expresses willingness to join Silk Road initiative with Islamabad and Beijing

ISLAMABAD: Iran on Sunday expressed willingness to join the Silk Road initiative with Pakistan and China to get maximum benefits from the regional...

05.08.2025 20

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PM Shehbaz wants govt to hire technical experts ‘on merit’

• Calls institutional reform ‘top priority’; 15 technical experts appointed, 47 additional positions to be filled • Approves Skill Impact Bond...

27.07.2025 30

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PM wants privatisation process to be transparent

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the authorities to ensure that the Privatisation Commission would be given full...

25.07.2025 10

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Privatisation of profit-making Discos worries NA committee

ISLAMABAD: The National Assem­bly’s Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division (EAD) expressed concern on Wednesday over the privatisation of...

25.07.2025 20

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Economic uplift not possible sans modern systems: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that transforming the outdated system into a modern, digital and effective governance model is...

13.07.2025 20

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PM unveils scheme for soft agricultural loans

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday unveiled a scheme for offering soft agricultural loans to farmers under the Public Private...

11.07.2025 20

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PM seeks plan to boost farm output

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asked the authorities on Tuesday to present a comprehensive action plan to boost productivity and introduce...

10.07.2025 10

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FBR rolls out AI-driven system

ISLAMABAD: For the first time in Pakistan’s history, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Customs...

09.07.2025 50

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Digitalisation key to transparent economy: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday stressed the need for implementing the digital transaction system across the country, insisting...

05.07.2025 30

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PM reaffirms commitment to agriculture and power sector reforms

• Calls for reducing tax burden on agriculture and introducing reforms to enhance productivity • Welcomes provincial funding for agricultural...

27.06.2025 40

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PM orders special bodies to promote cashless economy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the formation of three specialised committees — the Digital Payments Innovation and...

25.06.2025 20

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PM orders early finalisation of industrial policy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to finalise a national industrial policy at the earliest,...

21.06.2025 20

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PM forms body to promote cashless economy

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday formed a high-level committee to promote cashless economy and speed up the process of...

20.06.2025 20

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PM Shehbaz declares blue economy ‘new economic frontier’

• Unveils ‘Maritime at 100’ plan to transform sector into $100bn economic force • Signs MoU with UAE covering knowledge exchange in various...

18.06.2025 20

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Budget grants 10pc pay raise, 7pc pension increase for govt employees

ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the salaries of federal employees (Grade-1 to Grade-22) by 10 per cent, while the retired government servants...

12.06.2025 20

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PM Shehbaz in Turkiye to ‘elevate strategic partnership’

• Shehbaz meets Erdogan, expresses gratitude for Ankara’s support during tensions with India • Both sides reaffirm principled support for...

27.05.2025 30

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Dar heads to Beijing today for tripartite talks

ISLAMABAD: Pakis­tan, China and Afgha­nistan are set to hold tripartite talks in Beijing on Tuesday (tomorrow) to disc­uss regional peace and...

20.05.2025 20

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NA passes money bill along with eight others

• Citizenship amendment bill deferred, two others introduced • MNA flags delay in ADB-funded bridges on Kalam Road ISLAMABAD: The National...

18.05.2025 20

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NAB distributes Rs300m among victims of four housing scams

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday distributed cheques worth Rs300 million among more than 500 affected people of four...

01.05.2025 10

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PM Shehbaz touts $700m in foreign investment for IT sector

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday hailed what he described as around $700 million in new foreign investment pledges in the...

01.05.2025 20

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Aurangzeb to lead panel to improve govt performance

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-level committee headed by Fin­ance Minister Muha­mmad Aurangzeb to improve government...

25.04.2025 10

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PM Shehbaz wants expats to have investment opportunities in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday the government will provide facilities to overseas Pakistanis for investment in the country...

23.04.2025 10

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Savings from lower oil prices diverted to Balochistan projects

• PM wants N-25 to be turned into ‘motorway-standard’ highway • CM Bugti attends federal cabinet meeting on special dispensation ISLAMABAD:...

17.04.2025 20

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Standing committee annoyed over delay in completion of NHA projects

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs sought details from the National Highway Authority (NHA) regarding the national highways,...

16.04.2025 10

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Pakistan, Belarus boost ties with key MoUs, workforce deal

• Both nations agree to strengthen partnership in trade, defence, agriculture • Islamabad to send 150,000 skilled workers to Belarus ISLAMABAD:...

13.04.2025 20

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Premier hails $2bn investment by Maersk

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday stressed the need for establishing Pakistan as a reliable and effective economic corridor for...

10.04.2025 10

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National Highway Authority told to give top priority to Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway

ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Tuesday directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to give top priority to much-awaited M6 Hyderabad-Sukkur Motor­way...

10.04.2025 10

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Khyber Pass Economic Corridor project gets rolling

ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has initiated the process to build the Khyber Pass Economic Corridor (KPEC) by opening bids for two...

08.04.2025 30

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KP CM calls out Centre over unpaid dues

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Gandapur has asked the federal government to release funds owed to KP under the National Finance...

06.04.2025 10

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Toll rates increased again by up to 50pc

ISLAMABAD: In less than three months, the National Highway Authority (NHA) has again increased toll tax by 15 to 50 per cent for its motorways and...

04.04.2025 10

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Govt approves relief for power consumers after renegotiating with IPPs

ISLAMABAD: After attracting flak for its move to reduce the buyback rate from Rs27 to Rs10 per unit, the government has decided to revisit its solar...

28.03.2025 20

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PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on sugar hoarders to curb ‘artificial hike’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Mini­ster Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed strict action against those hoarding sugar and creating “an artificial shortage”,...

16.03.2025 10

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PM Shehbaz assures businesspersons of favourable environment

ISLAMABAD: Prime Mi­nister Shehbaz Sharif on Fri­day said his government was working to provide a conducive environment for investment and business...

09.03.2025 20

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PM wants sugar, other commodities sold at lower prices

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the provision of sugar and other essential items to people at low rates is the top priority of...

04.03.2025 10

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PM Shehbaz arrives in Baku to warm welcome

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Baku on Sunday for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan’s First...

25.02.2025 10

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New system to track cases that hinder govt business

• Move will help executive branch keep an eye on pending cases, including tax matters, where millions are stuck due to delays in adjudication •...

23.02.2025 30

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