Islamabad, July 20, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the concerned authorities to expedite the implementation of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) made with the Chinese government and companies. He emphasized that any delay in executing these agreements would not be tolerated.
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PM Shehbaz Reveals Rs 800 Billion Tax Refund Fraud Uncovered
Islamabad, July 18, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif disclosed today that a massive tax refund fraud amounting to Rs 800 billion has been uncovered over the past four months, highlighting the success of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) digital transformation efforts.
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Pakistan Denounces Attack on Former US President Donald Trump
Islamabad, July 14, 2024 – Pakistan on Sunday vehemently condemned an assault on former US President Donald Trump, who was injured during an election campaign event. This incident, which has shocked the international community, highlights the pervasive dangers associated with political violence.
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PM Shehbaz Directs FBR to Grid Up Loins for Revenue Generation
Islamabad, July 13, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) authorities to tighten their belts and serve the nation by formulating a strategy and mechanism, coupled with the usage of the latest technology, to broaden the tax net without further burdening the honest taxpayers.
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PM Shehbaz Expresses Satisfaction Over Clinching IMF Loan
Islamabad, July 13, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep satisfaction on Saturday following Pakistan’s successful negotiation of a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new $7 billion loan program. The agreement, spanning over 37 months, is poised to bolster Pakistan’s economy amidst ongoing financial challenges.
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PM Shehbaz Directs Action Against Corruption in Pakistan Customs
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a significant meeting on Thursday, focusing on eliminating corruption within Pakistan Customs while enhancing operational efficiency through advanced technology.
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PM Shehbaz Unveils Energy Subsidy for Low-Income Households
Islamabad, July 9, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday a Rs50-billion energy subsidy package aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income households consuming less than 200 units of electricity.
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PM Shehbaz Directs Tapping Full Potential of Maritime Trade
Karachi, July 7, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the relevant authorities to take special initiatives to tap the full potential of maritime trade and to spur economic growth.
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Prime Minister Sharif Cracks Down on Electricity Overbilling
Islamabad, July 6, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a forceful crackdown on officials responsible for inflated electricity bills.
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PM Shehbaz Asks FBR to Create Dashboard to Monitor Digitization
Islamabad, July 5, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing the government’s priority of digitizing the taxation system to prevent tax evasion worth billions of rupees, directed the concerned authorities on Friday to promptly establish a dashboard to monitor the ongoing digitization and the implementation of reforms.
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