Tag: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

PM to bring power, development from China

*Sharif’s three-day visit aimed at attracting over $46b investment *China to provide $33b for 21 energy projects of 16,520MW Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that...

With exports up and outages cured, we’ll be alright: PM

Brimming with hopes of boosting country’s exports and eliminating electricity load shedding through “the most comprehensive plan in the history of Pakistan”, the prime minister Thursday directed the concerned ministers to focus on sectoral reforms and work for enhancing the efficacy of public service departments.

PM House denies report of polio eradication deadline

ISLAMABAD- The federal government on Thursday denied that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif gave a six-month deadline to eradicate polio from the country during a...

PM vows to make Pakistan terror-free

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has vowed to eliminate militancy and terrorism from the country with the cooperation of the public. The premier was talking to...

Govt leaving no stone unturned to eradicate polio, says PM

Sharif says personally monitoring anti-polio campaign, getting fortnightly briefings Says govt ensuring polio vaccination of international travelers in compliance with international health regulations Prime Minister (PM)...

PM chairs special cabinet meeting to review performance

ISLAMABAD- Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Chaired a special federal cabinet meeting on Friday to review the overall performance of ministries and departments, a private news...

Ministers’ result day on Friday

A marathon three-day meeting of the federal cabinet would begin Friday with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the chair to review the performance of different ministers ahead of the expected cabinet reshuffle.

Polio spike courtesy of Govt: PM took six months to appoint...

  ISLAMABAD- Taliban militants have long been the scourge of Pakistan's polio vaccination campaign, attacking aid workers and the police who protect them as they distribute...

PM vows to make Pakistan polio-free

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the government is undertaking suitable measures to soon make Pakistan polio-free and reverse the trend of spread...

SC set to define ‘Sadiq’ and ‘Ameen’

*Judges say not concerned whether their ruling would render one member or half of the assembly disqualified *Justice Khawaja says ruling will set precedent for...

IHC suspends FIR against PM, others in PAT workers’ killings

Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended a First Information Report (FIR) registered against Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif, several federal ministers, Islamabad Police Inspector...

PM acknowledges importance of well-equipped navy

Says govt will utilise all resources to strengthen country’s maritime defence Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif vowed Friday that all necessary resources shall be utilised to...

Murree’s natural beauty to be restored soon: PM

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday promised swift development and beautification of Murree Hill Station and said that all ongoing projects would be completed ahead...

Sharif calls for addressing common man’s legal woes

*PM stresses need for coherent and efficacious Alternate Dispute Resolution system to assist common man, reduce burden on courts Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has stressed...

PM calls for comprehensive strategy on flood prevention

*Rs 25,000 disbursed as first installment of compensation for flood victims as part of Khadim-e-Punjab Relief Package Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said Wednesday that the...

PM Sharif approves Mercedes for ‘personal favourite’ Attorney General: report

The AG is entitled to a vehicle “as admissible to a judge of the Supreme Court”. Except for the chief justice of Pakistan, all judges of the apex court are allotted 1800cc cars whereas the PM has now approved a 2400cc Mercedes Benz E250 for the top law officer

PM leaves for New York for UN session

ISLAMABAD- Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, accompanied by a  delegation, is leaving for New York on Tuesday to attend United Nations General Assembly session. The Prime...