Author: Pervaiz Mughal
PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s enduring ties with Iran, calling the neighboring country a brotherly state and pledging continued efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional peace By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with a six-member delegation from Iran led by Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Syed Mohammad Atabak on Wednesday, with both sides agreeing to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation. During the meeting, the Prime Minister said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Iran, describing the neighboring country as a brotherly state. He said Pakistan would continue its sincere efforts…
Shehbaz Sharif praised police sacrifices, saying officers remained on the front line against terrorism and crime despite relentless threats By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, saying their sacrifices had strengthened the country’s fight against terrorism, extremism and crime while helping protect citizens and uphold the rule of law. In a message issued on Police Martyrs’ Day, observed on Tuesday, the prime minister honored the officers and personnel who laid down their lives for Pakistan, describing them as courageous men and women whose commitment…
Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their trade cooperation commitment during the 10th Joint Trade Committee meeting held in Islamabad By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing bilateral trade with Pakistan to $10 billion, as both countries moved to strengthen economic cooperation through greater investment, private sector participation and improved trade links. The commitment was made during the 10th meeting of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Committee held in Islamabad. The meeting was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal and Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Dr Mohammad Atabak. Officials from both sides discussed measures to expand…
By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) launched a book titled “India’s Hybrid Warfare: Implications for Pakistan’s National Security”, authored by Dr Muhammad Ali, at a ceremony attended by prominent defence and strategic affairs experts. Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Ambassador Sardar Masood Khan attended the event as chief guest, while retired General Zubair Mehmood Hayat delivered the keynote address. The ceremony was also attended by Maj Gen Dr Ehsan Mahmood Khan (retd), former Director General ISSRA; Prof Dr Tughral Yamin, Senior Research Associate at the…
PM urged seamless interdepartmental coordination to accelerate the privatization program, insisting every stage be completed efficiently and without avoidable bureaucratic delays By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Monday to review the government’s privatization program and directed all ministries and relevant institutions to meet the targets and timelines set for the disposal of state-owned enterprises. The prime minister stressed that coordination between government departments remained essential to complete every stage of the process without unnecessary delays. He said the privatization program should move forward according to schedule, but added that strategic public…
Shehbaz Sharif urged digital transformation of Pakistan’s fuel sector, seeking transparent monitoring of the entire supply chain from imports to consumers By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to accelerate reforms in the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and strengthen its institutional capacity through modern technology, transparency and professional expertise. Chairing a high-level meeting on OGRA reforms in Islamabad, the prime minister said the government’s reform agenda must be implemented across all institutions in a consistent manner. He called for the development of a strict monitoring mechanism for fuel transportation across the country, similar…
By Perviaz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to ensure the effective implementation of employment-focused strategies under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program as he reviewed progress on ongoing initiatives in Islamabad. Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, met the prime minister on Wednesday and briefed him on the development of various projects being carried out under the program. During the meeting, Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need for comprehensive measures to create more employment opportunities for young people. He said providing quality education and professional training to the youth remained among the government’s…
By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty expressed deep concern over the worsening situation in Palestine, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and increased humanitarian assistance for affected civilians. During a telephone conversation, the two foreign ministers discussed the continuing crisis in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank. They condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions, rising settler violence and repeated incidents at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Both ministers stressed the need for urgent international efforts to protect civilians and ensure full…
The prime minister said the planned national data center would centralize government data, streamline digital infrastructure and end the costly duplication of data facilities across federal institutions By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the government to accelerate the implementation of Pakistan’s national digital vision, calling for immediate steps to make the newly established central data center, Sky 47, available to all federal institutions in a move aimed at improving public services, reducing costs and strengthening digital governance. Chairing a review meeting on the implementation of the national integrated digital policy framework in Islamabad on Tuesday, the prime…
By Pervaiz Mughal ISLAMABAD: Jiang Zaidong, China’s ambassador to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House on Monday, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries amid a changing regional landscape. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, the Prime Minister’s Adviser Dr Syed Tauqir Shah and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch. Senior officials discussed the progress of bilateral cooperation and reviewed matters of regional and international importance. During the meeting, the prime…