At least five labourers were shot dead in a terrorist attack in the Mashkel area of Washuk district, Balochistan, after armed assailants opened fire on them at a local shop. According to security sources, the victims were identified as Mohammad Bilal, Mohammad Hussain, Mohammad Qadeer, Mohsin, and Bilal. Officials said the labourers had travelled from…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is preparing a major reshuffle of the federal cabinet, with plans to induct young and energetic lawmakers as part of efforts to improve the government’s overall performance and strengthen governance. According to informed sources, the prime minister has completed consultations on the proposed changes, which are expected to introduce new faces…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have called for a significant expansion of Pakistan-Croatia relations, emphasizing stronger cooperation in trade, investment, information technology, connectivity, tourism, agriculture, and skilled manpower during the official visit of Croatia’s Foreign and European Affairs Minister, Dr. Gordan Grlić Radman, to Islamabad. In separate meetings, the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Quetta for a one-day official trip to chair a high-level meeting of the National Action Plan (NAP) Apex Committee, where Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership will review the prevailing law and order situation in Balochistan. According to official sources, the meeting will be held at the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all Pakistani embassies and diplomatic missions abroad to play a more proactive role in creating overseas employment opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers as part of the government’s broader strategy to boost exports of skilled manpower and increase remittances. Chairing a high-level meeting on youth employment, the prime minister said…
Pakistan and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to increasing bilateral trade to $5 billion, marking a significant step toward strengthening economic cooperation and expanding their long-standing strategic partnership. The understanding was reached during high-level talks in Istanbul between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, where both leaders reviewed the full spectrum…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye, pledging to elevate their strategic partnership through expanded cooperation in trade, investment, defence, energy, technology, and regional peace initiatives. During high-level talks in Istanbul, both leaders agreed to accelerate efforts to achieve their shared goal of increasing…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is departing on a five-day official visit to Iran and Türkiye, beginning with his participation in the funeral prayers and final rites of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The prime minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, members of the federal cabinet, and a…
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward transforming its agriculture sector as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the early formulation of a comprehensive National Agriculture Policy in consultation with provincial governments. The announcement aims to modernize farming, improve crop productivity, strengthen food security, and unlock sustainable economic growth through innovation, technology, and better policymaking. During…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed Saudi Arabia’s recognition of Pakistan’s outstanding Hajj 2026 arrangements, describing the prestigious Labbaytum Excellence Awards as a matter of national pride and an acknowledgment of the country’s commitment to serving pilgrims with professionalism and integrity. During a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and award-winning Hajj…
