Islamabad, April 28, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the federal government is planning to expand the use of digital wallets across Pakistan, with an integrated system that will bring provinces into a unified digital payments framework.
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PM Shehbaz issues stern warning over potential water disruption
Karachi, April 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stern warning that any attempt by India to divert or block Pakistan share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would be met with a full-force response.
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PM Shehbaz Launches Performance System for FBR Officers
Islamabad, April 18, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s newly developed Performance Management System and urged tax officers to contribute with passion and dedication toward building a debt-free Pakistan.
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PM Shehbaz Revives Green Channel for Overseas Pakistanis
Islamabad, April 15, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at supporting overseas Pakistanis, announcing the revival of the Green Channel and several new initiatives to streamline services, resolve legal issues, and enhance educational and professional opportunities for expatriate families.
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IRIS Glitches Prompt KCCI to Seek PM Shehbaz’s Intervention
Karachi, April 11, 2025 – Frustrated by persistent technical failures in the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) IRIS portal, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has formally appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for immediate intervention to address the growing tax compliance crisis facing the business community.
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PM Shehbaz Welcomes $2 Billion Investment by Maersk
ISLAMABAD, April 9, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed a landmark $2 billion investment from the global shipping giant AP Moller – Maersk, describing it as a transformative move for Pakistan’s maritime and trade infrastructure.
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PM Shehbaz Forms Committee for Policy Response to US Tariffs
Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has established a 12-member steering committee to assess and respond to the United States’ recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs, which analysts warn could severely impact Pakistan’s export competitiveness.
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PM Shehbaz Likely to Announce Major Electricity Tariff Cut Today
Karachi, April 3, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to announce a significant reduction in electricity tariffs today, April 3, 2025. The anticipated cut of Rs 8 per unit in electricity prices is part of an effort to ease the financial burden on consumers amid rising energy costs.
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PM Shehbaz Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings to Nation
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the nation, emphasizing the importance of unity, gratitude, and compassion on this auspicious occasion.
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PM Shehbaz Restores Tax Rebates for Teachers and Researchers
Islamabad, March 26, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reinstated tax rebates for teachers and researchers by approving amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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