Islamabad, April 30, 2026 — Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched a landmark five-year Rs3.2 trillion “Apna Ghar Program”, aimed at constructing 500,000 affordable homes across Pakistan for low-income citizens.
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Pakistan to determine new petroleum prices on May 1 amid global oil surge
Islamabad, April 29, 2026 — Pakistan is set to determine new petroleum prices on Friday, May 1, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern over the recent surge in global crude oil prices and its impact on the national economy.
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Pakistan makes ‘no forced labour’ certificate mandatory for imports
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 — Pakistan has made it mandatory for importers to certify that goods entering the country are not produced using forced labour, according to a government notification issued on Tuesday, in a move aimed at aligning trade practices with international labour standards.
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PM Shehbaz orders regulatory reforms to boost investment and exports
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to simplify regulatory processes, enhance investor facilitation, and accelerate digital transformation to boost both domestic and foreign investment in Pakistan.
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PM Shehbaz orders strategy to boost gemstone exports, eyes global markets
ISLAMABAD, April 27– Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive strategy to enhance Pakistan’s gemstone exports, emphasizing the country’s untapped potential in precious stones and value-added processing.
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Pakistan issues new transit rules to boost trade corridor with Iran
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has formally issued the “Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026,” a strategic move aimed at streamlining the movement of commercial cargo between third countries and Iran via Pakistani soil.
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Pakistan cuts Karachi Port charges by up to 50% to aid exporters
KARACHI, April 26, 2026 – Pakistan has approved storage charge waivers of up to 50% at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) terminals, aiming to support exporters impacted by recent disruptions in Gulf-bound shipments, officials said on Sunday.
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Small solar users in Pakistan set for big policy relief
ISLAMABAD, April 26, 2026 — Pakistan’s Power Division has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to abolish application fees and remove licensing requirements for small-scale solar consumers, in a move aimed at accelerating renewable energy adoption.
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PM Shehbaz, Iran President Pezeshkian hold crucial talks on regional peace efforts
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a detailed telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, discussing ongoing diplomatic efforts and the evolving regional security situation.
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New petrol price: Govt prefers revenue over public relief
Islamabad, April 25, 2026 – The federal government on April 24, 2026, raised petrol prices despite a decline in ex-refinery rates, as higher petroleum levy adjustments outweighed relief from global oil movements. The latest revision has sparked debate over whether revenue needs are being prioritized over consumer relief in a period of persistent inflationary pressure across Pakistan.
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