ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to transform its longstanding relationship with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership, aligned with the vision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with a high-level Saudi business delegation headed by…
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended greetings to the nation and the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, describing the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a great blessing from Allah Almighty. In their separate messages, both leaders said the occasion provides an opportunity to…
LAHORE/MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has intensified consultations over the formation of the next government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), with senior leaders Shah Ghulam Qadir and Tariq Farooq emerging as leading contenders for the prime minister’s position. A meeting chaired by Nawaz Sharif reviewed the political situation in AJK, possible…
ISLAMABAD: Twenty-one internationally renowned former cricket captains have once again written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging Pakistani authorities to ensure that former Pakistan captain and PTI founder Imran Khan receives appropriate medical treatment. In their latest letter, the cricket personalities expressed concern over developments surrounding Khan’s medical care and said the situation did not…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed serious displeasure over the use of a ceremonial buggy by Islamabad Chief Commissioner Lt. (Retd.) Sohail Ashraf and IG Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi during the August 14 Independence Day celebrations. The officials used a ceremonial carriage belonging to the Prime Minister’s House to attend and observe the parade….
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Google have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital skills, IT exports and technological innovation. The agreement was signed on Friday during a reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in honour of the Google delegation, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office….
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved amendments to the National Electricity Plan 2023–2027 as part of efforts to improve the country’s power sector and ensure affordable and reliable electricity for consumers. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy, where officials reviewed the financial position of the electricity industry and…
Pakistan’s Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has received broad political support, with major political leaders describing the trilateral arrangement as an important step toward strengthening collective security and cooperation among Muslim countries. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed the agreement, saying the pact would strengthen Pakistan’s defence capabilities while contributing to…
Political tensions between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have intensified as the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) General Elections 2026 gets underway. Despite multiple rounds of negotiations, the two coalition partners have failed to resolve their differences over the first phase of polling. The second…
The second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) General Elections 2026 began on Sunday, with polling underway across Muzaffarabad Division and all 12 refugee constituencies located in different parts of Pakistan. Thousands of voters are casting their ballots to elect representatives to the AJK Legislative Assembly. Polling started at 8:00 a.m. and will…
