Tag: PM Shehbaz Sharif
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‘Second green revolution’ promised by PM Shehbaz through Green Pakistan Initiative
After a series of moves aimed to protect Pakistan’s failing economy, including securing a crucial IMF deal, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has now set his sights on supporting what he calls the backbone of Pakistan’s economy: the agricultural sector. Through his Green Pakistan Initiative, inaugurated on Monday, July 10, PM Shehbaz says 4 million jobs…
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Najam Sethi withdraws from chairmanship of PCB
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Najam Sethi announced on Monday night via his Twitter account that he was withdrawing from the race for the board’s chairmanship as he did not wish to be a “source of contention” between the political partners in the coalition government. Referring to the atmosphere of uncertainty and instability…
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Fact-check: Is the First Lady of Pakistan ill?
Claim: A screen grab of a news channel apparently airing news that Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif’s wife Tehmina Durrani is experiencing heart trouble is doing the rounds on social media. The screenshot says that Tehmina Durrani is experiencing heart complications. Fact: Taking to Twitter, Durrani clarified that she is doing very well. She wrote,…
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PM Shehbaz’s wife attended Fatima Bhutto’s wedding
First Lady of Pakistan and bestselling author Tehmina Durrani attended former Prime Minister (PM) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s granddaughter Fatima Bhutto’s wedding which took place in Karachi a few days ago. While sharing a picture of herself with the newlyweds, Durrani wrote: “Fatima Bhutto and Gibran’s marriage is an important message of simplicity for the entire…
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‘Group of trained militants’; PDM calls for strict action against Khan’s PTI
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Monday called for strict action against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to an official statement, the decision was made during a six-hour meeting of the PDM, heads of coalition parties with Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif in the chair. The meeting also decided to take action against those involved in maligning state…
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Is Abhinandan missing Pakistani chai? Twitter observes Surprise Day with memes
Pakistan is observing the fourth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort—popularly known as Surprise Day— when the country’s armed forces gave a befitting response to Indian pilots. On February 27 in 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down two Indian planes that had violated Pakistani airspace. One of the Indian pilots—Abhinandan Varthaman—was captured alive by…
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Maryam Nawaz stops Safdar from speaking on behalf of party
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz has reportedly stopped her husband—Captain (retired) Safdar—from delivering any ‘policy statement’ after he criticised the party’s leadership in an exclusive interview with ARY News. According to media reports, the senior vice president made it clear that no party leader, including her husband, should give any statement…
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‘Race against time’: PM Shehbaz calls on the world to help flood ravaged Pakistan
The International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan — co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Nations — began in Geneva on Monday. The international conference began with the words of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who said, “We will need considerable support” from the international community,” as he sought solidarity to help Pakistan achieve a “resilient”…
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Nearing default and lying about phone calls? Not good Pakistan, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated on Sunday that Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke on the latter’s request, a claim that suggests Islamabad has continued to engage in politics while being on the verge of default. “The call took place in response to a request by the Prime Minister of…
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‘Sharifs’ political dynasty’: PML-N is upset over Maryam Nawaz’s appointment as senior vice president
Leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are reportedly not happy with the recent appointment of Maryam Nawaz as the party’s senior vice president. According to a report in The News, it is being said that there has been no consultation within the party before this decision was taken. A senior PML-N leader told the…