Islamabad, May 1, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to make an effective and internationally aligned regulatory system for virtual assets fully operational at the earliest.
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Shehbaz Sharif Launches Rs3.2 Trillion Apna Ghar Housing Program
Islamabad, April 30, 2026 — Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched a landmark five-year Rs3.2 trillion “Apna Ghar Program”, aimed at constructing 500,000 affordable homes across Pakistan for low-income citizens.
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Pakistan to determine new petroleum prices on May 1 amid global oil surge
Islamabad, April 29, 2026 — Pakistan is set to determine new petroleum prices on Friday, May 1, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern over the recent surge in global crude oil prices and its impact on the national economy.
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PM Shehbaz orders regulatory reforms to boost investment and exports
ISLAMABAD, April 28, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to simplify regulatory processes, enhance investor facilitation, and accelerate digital transformation to boost both domestic and foreign investment in Pakistan.
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PM Shehbaz orders strategy to boost gemstone exports, eyes global markets
ISLAMABAD, April 27– Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to formulate a comprehensive strategy to enhance Pakistan’s gemstone exports, emphasizing the country’s untapped potential in precious stones and value-added processing.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz orders crackdown on $430 million solar panel scandal
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered immediate legal and disciplinary action against those involved in a massive 120 billion rupee ($430 million) solar panel over-invoicing and money laundering scheme, according to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
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PM orders full transition to electric buses and motorcycles
ISLAMABAD, April 23, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that only electric buses and motorcycles be procured for government use in the future, as Pakistan accelerates efforts to shift toward clean and sustainable transport.
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Govt employees eligible for electric bikes under easy installment scheme
Islamabad, April 22, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that only government employees up to Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 16 will be eligible for electric bikes under a new easy installment scheme, as part of broader efforts to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Pakistan.
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PM Shehbaz orders faster EV adoption to cut Pakistan’s fuel import bill
Islamabad, April 22, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to accelerate the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) across Pakistan, emphasizing that a rapid shift toward clean transportation is essential to reduce fuel import costs and enhance long-term energy security.
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PM Shehbaz urges climate action on Earth Day, calls for global cooperation
ISLAMABAD, April 22 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to environmental protection and climate action, urging collective efforts at both national and international levels to safeguard the planet.
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