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Pak PM's son Hamza Sharif takes oath as Punjab CM after re-election

Hamza Shehbaz, the son of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Saturday took oath as the chief minister of Punjab province, a day after he was re-elected to the post

Modi, Shehbaz meeting likely to take place in Uzbekistan at SCO summit

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary General Zhang Ming is visiting Pakistan on Friday for three days and will invite Pak Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to participate in the SCO annual summit

Imran Khan, Shehbaz Sharif face off in Pakistan by-elections: Report

The next elections must be held by October 2023

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif slashes fuel prices after 4 rounds of massive hike

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday slashed the price of petrol by PKR 18.50 per litre and diesel by PKR 40.54 per litre respectively, a move that comes after 4 rounds of massive hike

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif directs reopening of closed power plants

Sharif also sought an explanation from the authorities for the prolonged spells of electricity outages

Pakistan to implement guidelines amid spike in Covid-19 infections: Report

In the light of the rising coronavirus cases across the country, Pakistan decided to "fully activate" the National Command and Operation Centre guidelines to curb the spread of Covid-19 infections

Top Chinese official meets Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif, discusses bilateral ties

A top Chinese official on Wednesday called on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and they discussed various matters of mutual interest

IMF sets tough conditions for Pak to revive $6 bn loan facility: Report

The International Monetary Fund has also asked Pakistan to set up an anti-corruption task force to review all the existing laws that were aimed at curbing graft in the government departments

China provides $2.5-bn loan to Pakistan to boost its forex reserves

The announcement of the Chinese assistance came after France signed an agreement with Pakistan to suspend its loan worth USD 107 million under the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI).

PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan could receive $2-bn bailout from IMF

Quoting the finance minister, Sharif confirmed that Pakistan had also received the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) from the IMF for the seventh and eighth reviews.

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif warns of increased electricity load shedding in July

After Pakistan failed to clinch a deal for natural gas supply for next month, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday warned of increased electricity load shedding in July

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif blames Imran govt for rise in terrorism

During a meeting on Sunday, Shehbaz referred to the rise in terrorism-related incidents during the last four years against the backdrop of 56 per cent increase in the number of terror attacks in 2021

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif says 'no compromise on country's security, defence'

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that no compromises can be made when it comes to the country's security and defence

Imran Khan to hold protest rally in Islamabad against 'corrupt' Pak govt

In continuation of the protests against Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif's "imported and corrupt" government, the former PM Imran Khan issued a call for holding a rally in Islamabad on July 2

Pak PM urges Balochistan people to ensure security of foreign investors

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the people of Gwadar in Pakistan's restive Balochistan to ensure security of friendly foreign investors, including from China, who are making huge investments

Pakistan govt slaps 10% super tax on big industries to trim deficit

Tough decisions needed to save economy: Pak PM

Imran stages anti-govt protest, demands immediate polls in Pakistan

Khan said its high time for the people to realize and understand the agenda behind his ouster and the "slave to the west" approach by this government

Imran Khan vows to protest against Pak govt till announcement of elections

Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan on Sunday said that his party will continue protests against Pakistan's 'imported' government till the announcement of fresh elections.The PTI chief asked his party workers to be prepared for his call as they want a date for fresh elections and protests will be continued till the announcement of the election date, the ARY News reported.The former prime minister, while virtually addressing his supporters who held nationwide protests against rising inflation, said it is a national duty to raise voices against atrocities and injustice. Inflation has been massively increased by the present government which is affecting the poor people, he added."The national security and sovereignty will be compromised in return for seeking any kind of relaxation from the United States. The present government that had organized an anti-inflation march during the PTI government has now massively hiked the diesel and petrol rates by Rs115 and Rs85 respectively," ...

Pakistan's government steeply hikes fuel prices to secure IMF funding

This is the third cut in fuel subsidies by the government headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in about 20 days

Wives of Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif, ex-PM Imran Khan richer than them: Report

The wives of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his predecessor Imran Khan are richer than their husbands, the media reported citing official documents