Tag: PM Shehbaz Sharif
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PM Shehbaz plans major constitutional amendments for judicial system reform
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the government intends to present a constitutional amendment draft for the approval of both Houses of Parliament this week, ending long-debated speculations, to bring about significant changes in the judicial system. While addressing a dinner for MNAs of his own and allied parties in the PM’s house,…
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PPP prepared for fresh elections if PM dissolves Assembly
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led federal government was given a veiled threat by its ally, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), that the party is prepared to go into fresh elections if Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chooses to dissolve assemblies. PPP Secretary General Nayyer Hussain Bukhari said on Neo, ‘’If the government is in danger,…
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PM Shehbaz plans shutdown of loss-making govt institutions
PM Shehbaz announced on Saturday that government institutions causing substantial financial losses will face closure in the coming months.
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Not a message of love; Khawaja Asif clarifies PM Shehbaz’s message
After Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Narendra Modi on being elected as the Prime Minister of India, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif tried to clear the air that there wasn’t a “message of love.” “It is just a diplomatic compulsion to congratulate Modi on becoming the Indian PM,” stated Asif speaking on the Geo News programme…
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PM Shehbaz rejects FBR’s sales tax hike and carbon tax proposals
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected two significant budgetary proposals put forth by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) aimed at increasing revenue.
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Shaandar renovation? Government approves more than Rs16 crore for renovating Shehbaz’s office
The government on May 7 approved a supplementary budget worth Rs147 billion for various expenses including more than Rs36 crore for renovating the Prime Minister Office and expenses for the employees of the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Corporation. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved a budget of Rs162.5 million for renovating the PM’s Office, the…
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Rana Sanaullah appointed PM Shehbaz’s adviser on political affairs
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah as his adviser on political and public affairs. The President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment of Sanaullah as the PM’s advisor. Rana Sanaullah served as the interior minister during the previous government but lost his seat in the…
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‘PM Shehbaz works 26 hours a day’ says Senator Irfan Siddiqui
During a talk show on Neo News, Senator Irfan Siddiqui of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) recounted an exchange where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, when questioned about his work routine, quipped, “I operate on a 26-hour day.” The senator was impressed with the dedication and work ethic of Prime Minister Shehbaz and when he asked…
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PM Shehbaz congratulates newly elected lawmakers in by-polls
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated newly elected members of the national and provincial assemblies for winning the by-polls on Sunday. He said that the victory of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidates in by-polls is a sign of people’s trust on the party. “We sincerely thank people who voted for the Muslim League-N in the by-election.”.…
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‘Pakistan’s economy performed best under Nawaz Sharif’: Bloomberg
An analysis by Bloomberg Economics reveals that Pakistan’s economy witnessed its best performance in the past three decades under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, who served as Prime Minister thrice. The report compares economic indicators during Sharif’s tenure with those of his rivals, including Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s Pakistan Peoples…