Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday stressed the need for further cuts in Pakistan’s interest rate, indicating that it could be cut by an additional 8 percentage points despite the recent cut to 13%. “I would like the interest rate to be reduced again to 6%,” he said while addressing a ceremony held at the … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday praised Pakistan’s ability to achieve economic stability and achieve fiscal targets despite ongoing political turmoil and attempts at destabilization. Addressing the Federal Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted important milestones in resource mobilization, trade efficiency, and anti-smuggling efforts. Prime Minister Shehbaz said: “The protests tried to derail the economy, … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday unveiled “Uran Pakistan: Domestic National Economic Plan 2024-2029”, which aims to address the economic challenges faced by Pakistan through a targeted framework called “The Five”: Exports, e-Pakistan, Equality and Empowerment, Environment and Equality. . Food security, energy and infrastructure. Speaking at the launch ceremony in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grave concern over the delay in appointment of CEOs of electricity distribution companies and directed the authorities to expedite the process with full transparency. The premier, who chaired a review meeting on the disco’s performance on Saturday, stressed that recruitment should be strictly merit-based, with malpractice not tolerated. The meeting … Read more
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the government to reduce the income tax burden on salaried individuals, according to Minister of State for Revenue, Ali Parvez Malik. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Malik explained that the move is part of broader efforts to ease financial pressures on the middle class while improving the … Read more
IslamabadPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the international community to urgently rethink the global climate finance system to help vulnerable developing countries achieve their climate goals. Speaking at a high-level climate finance roundtable during COP29 – an international climate forum held under the auspices of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – the … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif waves his hands before leaving for Baku, Azerbaijan on November 11, 2024. – Screengrab via YouTube@Geo News The Prime Minister will attend the COP29 Climate Action Summit of World Leaders. It will be featured at several high-level events and roundtable discussions. The Prime Minister will attend the event hosted by the … Read more