Shehbaz Sharif Archives

May 14, 2024 3:48 PM

Pakistan PM unveils broader plan to sell most state-owned firms

Pakistan will privatise all state-owned enterprises, with the exception of strategic entities, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday, broadening its initial plans to sell only loss-making state firms to shore up its shaky finances. The annou...

April 22, 2024 3:28 PM

Iranian president lands in Pakistan for three-day visit to mend ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a three-day official visit, the foreign office said, amid tight security in the Pakistani capital. The visit, which Pakistan's foreign office said would run until Wednesday, comes as ...

April 9, 2024 11:36 AM

Saudi Arabia echoes India’s stance on Kashmir in joint statement with Pakistan

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said dialogue was needed to resolve heightened friction between Pakistan and India during a meeting in Riyadh with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif was making his first overseas visit si...

April 1, 2024 1:01 PM

Pakistan PM orders ban on red carpets at official events

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to impose a ban on the use of red carpets at official events, ARY News reported. Expressing dissatisfaction with the practice of laying out red carpets during the visits of federal mini...

March 4, 2024 5:04 PM

Shehbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan’s Prime Minister for second term

Shehbaz Sharif officially assumed the role of Prime Minister for the second time on Monday, marking the end of a prolonged period of uncertainty following the recent national election. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the presidential office in...

March 3, 2024 3:03 PM

Shehbaz Sharif elected as Pakistan’s Prime Minister for second term

The Pakistan National Assembly elected Shehbaz Sharif, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), as the 24th Prime Minister in a session that started with Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) members creating a ruckus by shouting slogans. Sardar Ay...

March 1, 2024 3:30 PM

Pakistan Election Commission issues schedule for presidential polls

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday issued the notice and schedule for the presidential elections scheduled to be held on March 9, Pakistan-based Geo News reported. A six-party alliance, set to form a coalition government at the Cent...

November 3, 2023 9:14 AM

General elections in Pakistan to be held on Feb 11, poll body informs Supreme Court

Following persistent appeals for the announcement of the date for general elections in Pakistan, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially set the date for the general elections as February 11 next year. This announcement came during a...