LAHORE: An accountability court on Friday exempted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz from personal appearance for one-day in a reference, filed by the National Accountability Bureau. The court adjourned further hearing till July 26 and sought final arguments from parties on the applications, filed by the prime minister and chief […]
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PM commends FBR for collecting taxes of Rs 6.1 billion
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday commended the performance of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving tax collection target of Rs. 6.1 trillion. The PM, in a tweet on his Twitter handle, said, “This sets a good example for other ministries to step up to the plate. My congratulations to Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, […]
PM felicitates COAS on conferment of King Abdulaziz Medal
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday extended felicitation to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on conferment of ‘King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence’ in recognition for his contributions to strengthening of defence ties between the brotherly countries of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said […]
PM, CM Balochistan discuss administrative matters, political situation
GWADAR: Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here on Friday. Administrative matters of the province as well as the political situation were discussed in the meeting. Chief Minister Bijenjo appreciated the Prime Minister for visiting Gwadar twice in a month and his vision of giving priority to the […]
PM pays tributes to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid rich tributes to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and said the void created by her martyrdom would never be filed. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister, on her 69th birthday, said democracy without her was poorer. Praying for her eternal peace, he further recollected that the former […]
Budget provides educational opportunities, targeted subsidies to weaker segments: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said that the fiscal Budget 2022-23 had provided more educational opportunities for youth and targeted subsidies to the financially weaker segments of the society. On his Twitter handle, the Prime Minister said the fiscal budget also represented significant improvements in several ways. “The non-productive assets of the rich […]
Govt to clear outstanding advertising dues of newspapers: PM
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced that the government will clear its outstanding advertising dues of newspapers on priority to alleviate the serious cash crunch being faced by the industry. He also instructed that all dues should be reconciled by June 30. He further said that his government did not believe in political […]
PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkey on three-day official visit
ANKARA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, along with a high-level delegation, Tuesday arrived here on a three-day official visit. He was warmly received by Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar and senior government and diplomatic personnel at the Ankara Esenboga Airport. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Turkish Army presented a salute to the prime minister, […]
PM announces medical college, electric supply company, development projects for Hazara
MANSEHRA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday announced projects of a medical college, separate electric supply company, and development projects worth a billion rupees for the Hazara region. Addressing a public meeting here, he said the medical college would be built in Mansehra so that youth could join the medical field. He said Nawaz Sharif constructed […]
Audio tape exposes IK’s hypocrisy: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said that the recently surfaced purported audio tape exposed Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan’s hypocrisy and double standards. The prime minister, on his twitter handle, said that in the surfaced audio tape, the PTI chief allegedly sought NRO for himself and his previous government. Imran Khan manufactured fake […]