Islamabad, January 17, 2025 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed authorities to deploy state-of-the-art cargo scanning systems at Karachi and other major trading hubs across Pakistan to combat smuggling and enhance trade monitoring.
(more…)Tag: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
-
PM Shehbaz Warns FBR: No Tolerance for False Cases
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a stern warning to officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday, emphasizing that any individual found fabricating cases or presenting weak grounds in tax-related matters will face exemplary punitive actions. This declaration underscores the premier’s zero-tolerance policy towards malpractice and inefficiency within the revenue body.
(more…) -
Electricity Tariff Cut for EVs to Encourage Investors: PM Shehbaz
Islamabad, January 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hailed the significant reduction of Rs30 per unit in electricity tariffs for electric vehicles (EVs) as a transformative step to boost the adoption of emission-free, eco-friendly vehicles in Pakistan.
(more…) -
PM Shehbaz Wants Artificial Intelligence for Customs Clearance
Islamabad, January 13, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed his desire that artificial intelligence should take control the clearance at Pakistan Customs.
(more…) -
PM Shehbaz Sets Rs15M Reward for Faceless Customs Rollout
Islamabad, January 12, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reward of Rs 15 million for the team responsible for implementing the innovative Faceless Customs Assessment System, marking a major leap forward in modernizing Pakistan’s customs operations.
(more…) -
PM Shehbaz Launches Faceless Customs Assessment System
Karachi, January 8, 2025 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif launched the Faceless Customs Assessment System at the Karachi Port on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in Pakistan’s customs operations. This innovative system, part of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) modernization efforts, was introduced under Shehbaz’s leadership and aims to streamline customs clearance procedures.
(more…) -
PM Shehbaz Launches ‘Uraan Pakistan’ Five-Year Economic Plan
Islamabad, December 31, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially launched Uraan Pakistan, a homegrown five-year National Economic Transformation plan, on Tuesday in Islamabad.
(more…) -
PM Shehbaz Orders Installation of Smart Electricity Meters
Islamabad, December 28, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the expeditious installation of smart meters across the country to enhance transparency in the electricity billing system and implement robust measures to curb electricity theft. The directive came during a high-level review meeting on the performance of Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs).
(more…) -
Pakistan Condoles Loss of Lives in Azerbaijan Plane Crash
Islamabad, December 25, 2024 – Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in a plane crash involving an Azerbaijan airline near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The unfortunate incident has left the people of Azerbaijan and Pakistan united in grief.
(more…) -
PM Shehbaz Commends Christian Community on Christmas Day
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his heartfelt Christmas greetings to the Christian community in Pakistan and around the globe, highlighting the significance of the occasion and its universal message of peace and compassion.
(more…)