ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday visited the Chinese Embassy here and conveyed his condolence over the death of Chinese nationals in a blast that took place in Karachi earlier in the afternoon. The prime minister met Chinese Charge’d Affaires Pang Chunxue and sympathized with the government and the people of China as well as […]
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Current load-shedding result of PTI’s inefficient power policies: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the current issue of load-shedding in the country was due to the policies of the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf which failed to address the problem of electricity generation in its tenure. “The PTI government neither purchased fuel in time nor repaired power plants. Hence the current load-shedding,” […]
PM visits Kot Lakhpat jail, announces reduction in jail terms
LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday visited Kot Lakhpat jail and announced a reduction in jail sentences of the prisoners across the country by two months. The prime minister also directed for the constitution of a committee headed by Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah that would formulate a comprehensive strategy for the provision of […]
PM directs for cut in load shedding duration
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed his annoyance over the prolonged load-shedding duration causing public woes and directed for its conspicuous reduction till next month. The prime minister also directed for taking of steps to reduce power glitches on emergency basis. The prime minister said that neither fuel was purchased by the […]
PM chairs meeting of members of parliament
QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday chaired a meeting of the members of parliament belonging to Balochistan. Addressing the members, the prime minister said that Balochistan was gifted with huge natural resources. He said that they should learn from the past, adding the people of the province had the rights over the natural resources. […]
Development of Balochistan among top priorities: PM
QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday said that the development of Balochistan province was among the top priorities of the government. He said that the talented manpower of the province had been a precious asset for the country and directed to ensure monitoring of the ongoing uplift projects in the province. The prime minister […]
Balochistan Awami Party delegation calls on prime minister
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Balochistan Awami Party, headed by Khalid Hussain Magsi and Jam Kamal Khan, Thursday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here. Besides discussing the overall political situation, the delegation members lauded the prime minister for putting the development of Balochistan among the government’s priorities. Federal Minister Israr Tarin, Senators Anwarul Haq, […]
PM, JUI-F chief discuss political situation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Maulana Fazl ur Rehman met here Thursday and discussed the overall political situation in the country. The meeting was joined by federal ministers Rana Sanullah and Khwaja Saad Rafique. Maulana Fazl ur Rehman expressed concern over the economic indicators presented during the government’s first […]
PM, COAS discuss national security matters
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today, the PM Office said Tuesday. “The professional matters pertaining to national security were discussed during the meeting,” the PM Office said in a statement.
PM, Qatari envoy discuss expansion of cooperation in diverse fields
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday here held a meeting with ambassador of the State of Qatar Sheikh Saoud Abdulrahman Al-Thani and discussed matters of mutual interest. The ambassador conveyed the message of felicitations from the Qatari leadership on his election as Prime Minister of Pakistan. Recalling the long-standing and fraternal ties between […]