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11, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated his government’s commitment to overhauling Pakistan’s outdated governance system, emphasizing the urgent need to adopt a modern, efficient, and technology-driven framework to meet present-day challenges.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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AI-powered RMS revolutionizes Pakistan Customs clearance
Islamabad, July 7, 2025 – In a landmark development for trade and taxation, Pakistan has introduced its first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Risk Management System (RMS) to modernize Customs operations and streamline import-export clearance processes.
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PM Shehbaz applauds record 42% growth in FBR tax collection
Islamabad, July 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday commended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Ministry of Finance for achieving an unprecedented 42% surge in tax collection during the fiscal year 2024-25 — marking the most significant year-on-year revenue growth in a decade, as reported by APP.
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Prime Minister ends PTV fee in electricity bills
Islamabad, June 29, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has officially announced the removal of the longstanding Pakistan Television (PTV) fee from electricity bills, offering financial relief to millions of consumers across the country.
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PM forms high-powered committee to revive industrial growth
Islamabad, June 27, 2025 – In a move to rejuvenate Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-powered committee to develop a comprehensive strategy for the revival of industrial growth.
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PM Shehbaz orders tax relief on agricultural machinery
Islamabad, June 25, 2025 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to reduce taxation on agricultural machinery and tools, in a significant move aimed at energizing Pakistan’s agriculture sector.
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PM Shehbaz forms committee to promote cashless economy
Islamabad, June 18, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a major step toward transforming Pakistan’s financial landscape by forming a high-powered committee to accelerate the adoption of a cashless economy and enhance the country’s digital payment infrastructure.
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PM Shehbaz directs curtailment of FBR arrest powers
Islamabad, June 16, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has issued clear instructions to limit the arrest powers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), particularly in cases that could lead to harassment of legitimate taxpayers and the business community.
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