Tag: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
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Gas shortage worsens in Pakistan amid rising demand and low reserves
Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, stated on Wednesday that the general public cannot receive gas 24/7 due to a decline in the commodity’s reserves, which is a significant reason. Pakistan relies heavily on natural gas for energy, and with increasing demand and insufficient supply, load shedding has become a daily occurrence in many…
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Khunjerab Pass reopens to boost bilateral trade between Pakistan and China
In a press release issued by the PM Office Media Wing, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed his pleasure over the reopening of the Khunjerab Pass on Sunday. He stated that this development would help to increase bilateral trade between Pakistan and China, and described it as a welcome occasion for boosting trade with “Iron…
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APC postponed again as PM Shehbaz prepares to leave for Turkey
The federal government again put off its all parties conference (APC) scheduled for February 9, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay a solidarity visit to Turkey. Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister for Information and Broadcasting announced the change to the APC schedule for the second time in two days An earthquake of a 7.8-magnitude hit southern…
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PTI decides to take back resignations of remaining MNAs: Asad Umar
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary-General Asad Umar has said on Monday that 44 party lawmakers have decided to withdraw their resignations from the National Assembly (NA). Taking to Twitter, Umar announced that the remaining 44 MNAs of the party, whose resignations are yet to be accepted, have decided to take back their decision to leave the…
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Daily Mail apologises to PM Shehbaz for ‘error’ in 2019 article
Daily Mail tendered an apology to Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif while withdrawing all allegations of corruption against him and his son-in-law Imran Ali Yousaf. In an article published on July 4, 2019 Daily Mail had accused the Premier of “stealing British foreign aid money”. The British publication also removed the said article, written by…
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PM Shehbaz tests positive for Covid-19 for the third time
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has tested positive for the coronavirus for the third time, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed on Tuesday. In a tweet, the minister said that the Premier was feeling unwell for the past two days and took a Covid-19 test today as per the doctor’s advice. She appealed to the nation…
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Pakistan to get high speed train technology from China
In accordance with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s pledge to assist cash-strapped Pakistan in its financial position, Pakistan and China have decided to begin a high-speed train project for roughly $9.85 billion. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the Main Line-1 is “a project of strategic importance” and the agreement was made during…
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‘Kabhi kehtay hain yeh chor hain, kabhi inko paak kardiya, aap humein janwar mat samjhain’: Khan to establishment
Former Prime Minister and Chairman of the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has addressed the establishment to state that the people of Pakistan are not animals. “Stop considering us cows and buffalos,” he said while addressing the participants of his long march. Referring to the former President and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Pervez Musharraf,…
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‘Chaar saal haath nahin milaya, abb aakay kehtay hain hamaaray sath baat karein’: Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has said that Imran Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), did not shake hands with the Opposition for four years while he was in power but now he wants to talk. Shehbaz Sharif was referring to reports of the government holding talks with the PTI chief. The Premier, while…
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Fact Check: PPP did not suspend Aitzaz Ahsan from CEC, party membership
Claim: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) decided to take action against former federal minister Aitzaz Ahsan after his recent statement about the army chief and decided to suspend his Central Executive Committee (CEC) and basic membership of the party. “A resolution will be adopted in today’s session against Aitzaz Ahsan’s remarks and a show-cause notice will…