On World Population Day, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged citizens to adopt responsible parenthood and family planning. They emphasized the urgent need to control Pakistan’s fast-growing population to ensure sustainable development and better quality of life. The day aims to highlight the impact of population growth on resources, health, and […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
PM Shehbaz commits to youth-focused population policy on world population day
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a rights-based population agenda, aligning it with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Family Planning 2030 targets. His statement came on the occasion of World Population Day, observed globally on July 11. He emphasized that equitable access to healthcare and informed family planning is […]
Alibaba commits to boosting Pakistan’s digital trade skills
ISLAMABAD – A high-level delegation from global e-commerce giant Alibaba Group met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday to discuss strengthening e-commerce collaboration and empowering Pakistani entrepreneurs through technical training. The delegation was led by James Dong, President of Alibaba International Markets, who appreciated the growing role of Pakistani businesses in global e-commerce. He […]
PM directs overhaul of PNSC to create global-standard shipping giant
ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the preparation of a comprehensive strategy to transform the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) into a world-class, internationally competitive shipping company, as part of the government’s broader goal to revitalize Pakistan’s maritime sector. Chairing a key meeting in Islamabad, the Prime Minister reviewed the […]
Shehbaz Sharif calls for reform and review of tariff commission
ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an urgent reorganization of the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to improve its legal, administrative, and institutional performance. He issued these directions while chairing a high-level meeting on the NTC’s overall operations and recent developments. The Prime Minister stressed the need for a third-party review […]
Pakistan and Türkiye pledge stronger ties, eye $5 billion trade goal
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler in Islamabad to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The high-level meeting emphasized achieving the shared goal of boosting bilateral trade to $5 billion. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors. According to an official press release, […]
Historic $38.3B remittance: Shehbaz credits overseas Pakistanis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warmly thanked overseas Pakistanis for sending a record-high $38.3 billion in remittances during the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a significant 26.6% increase compared to the previous year. This growth is the highest in Pakistan’s history and a clear sign of confidence in the country’s economic stability. The Prime Minister said […]
PM Shehbaz advocates public-private partnership to boost agricultural financing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a comprehensive strategy in coordination with provinces to drive sustainable reforms in Pakistan’s agriculture sector. He highlighted the importance of a unified approach to support farmers and boost production during a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday. Shehbaz emphasized increasing agricultural exports by using agricultural zoning and developing a […]
Shehbaz tells business leaders: ‘Together, we’ll build a self-reliant Pakistan’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met top business leaders in Islamabad to discuss Pakistan’s economic future. He stressed that the government is now shifting from stabilisation to long-term growth. Shehbaz promised to focus on industrial expansion, job creation, and increasing foreign investment. He also highlighted the need to use local resources to reduce dependence on external […]
‘Ma’arka-e-haq’: Govt unveils theme for independence day 2025
Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has announced that this year’s Independence Day (August 14, 2025) will be celebrated under the theme “Ma’arka-e-Haq” (The Battle for Truth) — symbolizing the nation’s ongoing commitment to truth, justice, resilience, and unity in the face of internal and external challenges. The decision was taken during a high-level consultative meeting […]