Islamabad, July 30, 2025 – In a significant move toward environmental sustainability and climate resilience, the Federal Cabinet has officially approved the Green Building Code of Pakistan, alongside the Rainwater Harvesting Provisions for the national Building Code.
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PM Shehbaz urges provinces to support digital drive
Islamabad, July 28, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized the need for strong provincial collaboration to ensure the successful and timely implementation of the federal government’s Digital Transformation Plan.
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PM greenlights FBR digital system to monitor value chain
Islamabad, July 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved the development of a state-of-the-art digital ecosystem within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure end-to-end monitoring of the entire value chain. This ambitious initiative aims to align Pakistan’s tax infrastructure with international best practices.
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PM Shehbaz directs FBR to curb informal economy
Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to comprehensive tax reforms and directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to intensify its efforts to bring the informal economy into the tax net.
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PM Shehbaz announces electric bike gifts for top students
Islamabad, July 18, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a landmark initiative to reward academic excellence by gifting electric bikes to outstanding students from all educational boards across Pakistan, including the federal board.
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PM Shehbaz forms high-level committee before July 19 tax strike
Islamabad, July 17, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a high-powered committee to resolve concerns related to the Finance Act, 2025 ahead of scheduled strike on July 19, 2025.
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Shehbaz orders helpline, AI upgrades to boost tax return filing
Islamabad, July 14, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the immediate establishment of a nationwide helpline to assist citizens with return filing for the tax year 2025, aiming to make the process easier, faster, and more inclusive for the general public.
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PM Shehbaz orders modernization of outdated governance system
Islamabad, July 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated his government’s commitment to overhauling Pakistan’s outdated governance system, emphasizing the urgent need to adopt a modern, efficient, and technology-driven framework to meet present-day challenges.
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PM Shehbaz orders urgent overhaul of National Tariff Commission
Islamabad, July 10, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed a comprehensive restructuring of the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to enhance its institutional capabilities and ensure alignment with Pakistan’s evolving economic priorities.
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PM Shehbaz hails FBR, IB for Rs178 billion recovery
Islamabad, July 7, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) for their extraordinary collaboration that led to a historic recovery of Rs178 billion through anti-tax evasion and anti-hoarding operations.
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