Page 4 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
Pak PM urges members to strengthen SCO for tackling regional challenges
He also highlighted that the SCO embodies the collective voice and wishes of over 40 per cent of the global population anchored in the Shanghai spirit
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Pakistan PM Sharif bats for expansion of China's Belt and Road Initiative
The BRI is a $1 trillion plan for global infrastructure and energy networks that China launched a decade ago to connect Asia with Africa and Europe through land and maritime routes
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SCO Summit Day 2: S Jaishankar to attend talks on trade, terrorism in Pak
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif exchanged pleasantries during an informal dinner hosted by the latter on Tuesday
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SCO Summit 2024: S Jaishankar arrives in Pakistan; first visit in nine yrs
SCO Summit 2024: Islamabad is hosting the 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on October 15-16 to be attended by 900 delegates
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EAM Jaishankar, Pakistan PM Sharif shake hands ahead of 23rd SCO summit
A red carpet was rolled out to welcome the guests, underscoring the importance of the event and the cordial relations between the two nations, as per the statement
How Pak Army 'coerced' five power companies to end contracts prematurely
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office stated that the companies had 'voluntarily agreed' to prioritise national interest over their business concerns
 "How Pak Army 'coerced' five power companies to end contracts prematurely")
Pakistan government plans to privatise several institutions or shut them
Earlier on August 22, the federal cabinet approved the privatization of two departments under the Petroleum Division, ARY News reported
UNGA meet: UK PM Starmer meets Pakistan PM, agrees to deepen relations
They discussed the deep relationship between the UK and Pakistan, including strong people to people links, and on trade and investment, Downing Street said of the Starmer-Sharif meeting
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Pakistan PM declares education emergency on International Literacy Day
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the measure and urged the private sector and civil organisations to join hands with the government, the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan reported
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Pak SC rules in favour of govt to reinstate changes in anti-corruption laws
The apex court overturned a previous ruling that nullified amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws
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Militants want to stop co-operation with China, says Pakistan PM Sharif
Separatist militants have consistently targeted Balochistan's deepwater port of Gwadar, run by China
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Pak Prime Minister slashes petrol prices by Rs 8.47, diesel by Rs 6.7
The price of petrol is now Rs 260.96 per litre in Pakistan, while its high-speed diesel stands at Rs 266.07 per litre. The correction came ahead of Pakistan's Independence Day celebrations
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British journalist deported from Pak after seeking meeting with Imran Khan
Shahzad Akbar, a former aide of ex-PM Imran Khan, also mentioned the incident on social media
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Pakistan secures new $7 billion loan from IMF offering breather for govt
The new 37-month deal, which will be Pakistan's 25th since independence, comes as the country faces loan repayments of about $24 billion this fiscal year, which started July 1
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New era of Pakistan-China cooperation has dawned: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks came as he chaired a review meeting in Islamabad on Saturday on the implementation of agreements and MOUs reached during his recent visit to China
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Pakistan to get $5 bn over 3 years for petroleum, gas exploration: Sharif
The announcement was made in a meeting presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday during a meeting with a delegation of oil and gas exploration and production sector companies
Pakistan PM Sharif to decide fate of social media platforms during Muharram
Shiite Muslims hold large gatherings during the festival to observe the martyrdom of the grandson of the prophet of Islam
Pakistan seeks small, modern arms from US for 'Operation Azm-i-Istehkam'
The federal government recently approved the reinvigorated national counter-terrorism drive
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Pak PM assures Bilawal Bhutto-led PPP of addressing its Budget concerns
A delegation of the PPP headed by Bilawal on Thursday met Prime Minister Sharif to sort out differences over the budget which was presented in Parliament last week
Shehbaz Sharif vows to end Pak's dependency on foreign aid and IMF bailouts
The Pakistan government is currently in talks with the IMF for a loan estimated to be between $ 6 billion to $ 8 billion, as it strives to avert a default in a slow-paced economy