Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended the steadfast position taken by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi regarding the hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. During a meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence on Sunday, Naqvi briefed Shehbaz on recent developments concerning the prestigious tournament.
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PM Shehbaz Orders Strict Measures for Tax Collection
Islamabad, December 5, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Thursday, issued clear directives to relevant authorities to ensure swift and effective tax collection in Pakistan. He emphasized the need for implementing strict measures to enforce the country’s revenue collection strategy. This was part of his broader vision to strengthen the nation’s fiscal framework, which has been a key focus of his government.
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PM Shehbaz Hopes for Further Rate Cuts After Inflation Drops
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday hailed the remarkable decline in inflation to 4.9%—the lowest in six and a half years—expressing optimism that this milestone could lead to further reductions in the key policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Speaking during a federal cabinet meeting, Shehbaz emphasized the importance of leveraging this development to improve the financial well-being of the general public.
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PM Shehbaz Directs Action Plan to Boost IT Exports to $25B
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved an action plan presented by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication to boost Pakistan’s IT exports to $25 billion over the next five years. During a review meeting on Friday, Shehbaz, who had previously set this ambitious target, praised the comprehensive action plan and emphasized the importance of its implementation.
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PM Shehbaz Orders Crackdown on Sugar Sector Tax Evasion
Islamabad, November 19, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed a coordinated effort by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and Intelligence Bureau to address tax evasion, undocumented sugar sales, and price manipulation in the sugar sector.
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PM Shehbaz Expresses Confidence in Economic Recovery
Islamabad, November 18, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed optimism about the country’s economic trajectory, asserting that Pakistan’s economy is on the path to stability. He attributed recent positive developments, including brisk trading in the stock market, to the government’s decisive steps aimed at reviving economic health. Shehbaz emphasized that foreign investment serves as a testament to growing international confidence in the government’s policies.
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PM Shehbaz Urges Nation to Pray for Rain Relief
Islamabad, November 14, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appealed to the public to observe Namaz-e-Istisqa, or prayers for rain, across the nation, urging citizens to seek Allah Almighty’s mercy to ease the prevailing dry conditions. The Prime Minister’s call emphasizes the importance of collective prayers in mosques throughout the country to invoke divine intervention for rain amid growing environmental concerns.
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PM Shehbaz Announces Lower Electricity Tariff for Winter Season
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has introduced a three-month electricity relief package aimed at providing significant savings for consumers during the winter months.
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Policy Rate Cut to Stimulate Business Activity, Says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Monday that the recent reduction in the policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will invigorate business activities, bolster exports, and create new employment opportunities across the country.
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PM Shehbaz Directs FBR to Create Taxpayer-Friendly Environment
Islamabad, October 24, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to foster a more taxpayer-friendly atmosphere in a bid to build trust and enhance tax compliance. The prime minister made these remarks while chairing a review meeting focused on FBR reforms, according to a press release from the PM Office.
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