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Shehbaz Sharif given guard of honuor at PM House

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Outgoing Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday was given guard of honour at the Prime Minister House here as he handed over the responsibilities of his office to the newly appointed Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the guard of honour as the contingents of the… Continue reading Shehbaz Sharif given guard of honuor at PM House

No restriction on Nawaz Sharif after completing 5-year disqualification: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said there was no restriction on Pakistan Muslim League-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to contest the election as he had completed his five-year disqualification period. “As far as Nawaz Sharif is concerned, that law is in the field now under which, the maximum disqualification period is… Continue reading No restriction on Nawaz Sharif after completing 5-year disqualification: PM

Decision on caretaker prime minister likely on Saturday: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed the hope that the decision on the name of caretaker prime minister would be finalised by Saturday. The prime minister, in a farewell interaction with the PM beat reporters here, said he would meet the heads of coalition parties on Friday night to discuss the matter which would… Continue reading Decision on caretaker prime minister likely on Saturday: PM

PM pays tribute to minorities for their contribution in nation-building

ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid tributes to the minorities for their contribution in nation-building and socio-economic development of the country. “On the National Day of Minorities, I join the nation in paying rich tributes to our non-Muslim citizens for their valuable contributions in nation-building and assure them of the… Continue reading PM pays tribute to minorities for their contribution in nation-building

Pakistan isolated in world during Imran Niazi’s tenure: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Imran Khan Niazi had ruined relations with the friendly countries and isolated Pakistan in the world. The prime minister, in an interview with ‘WeNews’, said that an effort was made to create a bloc and isolate Saudi Arabia through that bloc. “What a sad… Continue reading Pakistan isolated in world during Imran Niazi’s tenure: PM

PM thanks bureaucracy for cooperation, guidance during 16-month stint

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed his gratitude to the bureaucracy for their support and guidance throughout the 16-month tenure, enabling the coalition government to sail through tough circumstances. The prime minister, in his farewell interaction with the federal secretaries, said despite being hugely diverse, the 13-party coalition government ran… Continue reading PM thanks bureaucracy for cooperation, guidance during 16-month stint

PM advises civil servants to collectively work for country’s welfare

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addressing a ceremony of distribution of certificates of appreciation among the staff of PM Office and PM House.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday advised the civil servants especially those employed in the PM Office and PM House to work diligently for the betterment of the country. Addressing a gathering of the luncheon given in honour of staff of the PM Office and PM House, Shehbaz Sharif stressed the… Continue reading PM advises civil servants to collectively work for country’s welfare

PM directs a corporate structure for construction of Olympic Village in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to formulate a corporate structure for construction of the Olympic Village in Islamabad which should be supervised by the relevant experts. The prime minister, who chaired the meeting on the construction of an Olympic Village of international standard in Islamabad, said… Continue reading PM directs a corporate structure for construction of Olympic Village in Islamabad

Farewell meeting: Federal cabinet made 1295 decisions in 53 sessions with 99% implementation rate

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday chaired the farewell meeting of the federal cabinet wherein it was told that the federal body made 1295 decisions in 53 sessions across the last 15 months. In the meeting, Secretary Cabinet presented a detailed report on the performance of the federal cabinet from April… Continue reading Farewell meeting: Federal cabinet made 1295 decisions in 53 sessions with 99% implementation rate

In farewell NA address, PM thanks who’s who of political parties for support, guidance

Just hours before sending advice to President Dr Arif Alvi for the dissolution of the National Assembly, the prime minister told the House that the 16-month tenure was the shortest ever period for a government particularly when compared to the plethora of issues inherited from the previous regime. He said besides other unsuitable conditions, the… Continue reading In farewell NA address, PM thanks who’s who of political parties for support, guidance

PM lauds coalition partners for showing maturity & sincerity for bringing economic stability

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded and appreciated the coalition partners for demonstrating maturity, sincerity, dedication, and loyalty for bringing economic stability in the country. Addressing the Cabinet meeting, he stressed the need for ensuring national unity as it was vital for socio-economic development of the country. The prime minister… Continue reading PM lauds coalition partners for showing maturity & sincerity for bringing economic stability

Mango festival held in The Hague to celebrate 75 years of Pakistan-Netherlands ties

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan in the Netherlands organized the Pakistani Mango Festival in The Hague to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Netherlands. The event was widely attended by ambassadors, members of diplomatic community, Dutch officials, and members of the Dutch and Pakistani business communities. Ambassador Karin… Continue reading Mango festival held in The Hague to celebrate 75 years of Pakistan-Netherlands ties

Gov’t to spend Rs 377 bn on solarisation of tube wells: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the government would spend a total of Rs 377 billion on solarisation of agriculture tube wells across the country. “As part of the government’s revolutionary solarisation project of generating 10,000 MW to replace the costly thermal power, I launched a program for solarisation of… Continue reading Gov’t to spend Rs 377 bn on solarisation of tube wells: PM

Coalition gov’t lays foundation of economic recovery in form of SIFC: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the coalition government had laid the foundation of economic recovery in the form of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). “In my address in yesterday’s ceremony, I made it clear that the best way to pay tribute to the martyrs is to make Pakistan economically strong… Continue reading Coalition gov’t lays foundation of economic recovery in form of SIFC: PM

PM breaks ground for Rawalpindi Ring Road, widening of Islamabad Expressway

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched multiple development projects for Rawalpindi and Islamabad including Rawalpindi Ring Road and the widening and rehabilitation of Islamabad Expressway from PWD to T-Chowk. The event was attended by Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah, Federal… Continue reading PM breaks ground for Rawalpindi Ring Road, widening of Islamabad Expressway

PM unveils ‘revolutionary’ Rs 377b programme of 100,000 tube-wells solarisation

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched a Rs 377 billion “revolutionary” project to solarise 100,000 agricultural tube-wells across the country, which, he said, was inevitable and the only way forward to make the country progress. “This is a revolutionary step as without it, no one can think of Pakistan making progress…… Continue reading PM unveils ‘revolutionary’ Rs 377b programme of 100,000 tube-wells solarisation

PM launches health program for journalists, digitizing of federal laws

ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched the Prime Minister’s Health Program for Journalists, Media workers, Artists & Technical resources; and Pakistan code, digital repository of federal laws mobile app and webiste. Under the health insurance card program, journalists, media workers, artists and technical resources will be able to get… Continue reading PM launches health program for journalists, digitizing of federal laws

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