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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PM Shehbaz Pushes FBR Reforms After Record Tax Recovery
Islamabad, March 23, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to assess the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), where he lauded the institution for its historic recovery of Rs 34.5 billion.
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PM Shehbaz Hails Recovery of Windfall Tax
Karachi, March 21, 2025 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded the successful recovery of windfall tax, emphasizing its significance in strengthening Pakistan’s economy.
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Sugar Prices Expected to Drop as PM Shehbaz Forms Committee
Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken decisive action to address the surging sugar prices by forming a high-level committee tasked with negotiating price reductions with sugar mill owners, aiming to provide relief to consumers.
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PM Shehbaz Orders Immediate Release of Containers at Ports
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the immediate release of all containers stuck at ports and announced that port operations will now remain open on Sundays to facilitate trade and commerce.
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