Page 4 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
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
 "Pakistan PM declares education emergency on International Literacy Day")
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
 "Pak SC rules in favour of govt to reinstate changes in anti-corruption laws")
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
 "Militants want to stop co-operation with China, says Pakistan PM Sharif")
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
 "Pak Prime Minister slashes petrol prices by Rs 8.47, diesel by Rs 6.7")
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
 "British journalist deported from Pak after seeking meeting with Imran Khan")
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
 "Pakistan secures new $7 billion loan from IMF offering breather for govt")
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
 "New era of Pakistan-China cooperation has dawned: PM Shehbaz Sharif")
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 to get $5 bn over 3 years for petroleum, gas exploration: Sharif")
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
 "Pakistan seeks small, modern arms from US for 'Operation Azm-i-Istehkam'")
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
No CPEC 2.0? China gives Pakistan cold shoulder on new major investments
Ahead of Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif's China trip, officials in Islamabad had claimed that an upgraded version of CPEC would be formally launched in Beijing
 "No CPEC 2.0? China gives Pakistan cold shoulder on new major investments")
Taiwan slams China and Pakistan on misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758
According to Focus Taiwan, MOFA issued a press release Monday stating that resolution 2758 only addresses the issue of China's representation in the United Nations and does not mention Taiwan at all
 "Taiwan slams China and Pakistan on misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758")
PM Sharif vows to eliminate terrorism after 7 soldiers killed in attack
The terrorists blasted an improvised explosive device (IED) initially and later opened fire on the convoy
 "PM Sharif vows to eliminate terrorism after 7 soldiers killed in attack")
Will send 1K students to China for agriculture training: Pakistan PM Sharif
Shehbaz Sharif, who concluded his five-day official visit to China, made the announcement during a visit to Yangling Agricultural Demonstration Base in Xi'an city
 "Will send 1K students to China for agriculture training: Pakistan PM Sharif")
Pak PM, Chinese prez agree to upgrade CPEC, boost development in 2nd phase
The two leaders also affirmed their consensus on CPEC's upgradation and advancing the mega project's development in its second phase, according to Dawn
 "Pak PM, Chinese prez agree to upgrade CPEC, boost development in 2nd phase")
China more important than IMF? Why Pak PM postponed Budget to visit Beijing
Presenting the Budget is critical for Pakistan to finalise a fresh IMF deal
 "China more important than IMF? Why Pak PM postponed Budget to visit Beijing")
Pak PM in Beijing for talks with Xi to seek more investments, boost ties
Addressing the Pakistan-China Business Forum, Sharif assured all-out facilitation to Chinese investors and security of Chinese individuals, projects, and investments in Pakistan
PM Sharif calls Sino-Pak relations 'unshakable' during China visit
Sharif's visit aims to increase cooperation under the CPEC project as the two all-weather allies look forward to launching its second phase
