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PoliticsKhyber Pakhtunkhwa

PM Shehbaz defends Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor's rule, blames stalled talks

Shehbaz Sharif told a PML-N meeting that 48 hours of PPP-PML-N negotiation produced a draft that never won provincial approval, and questioned Rs800bn in NFC transfers.

DevelopmentGilgit-Baltistan

PM orders faster work on Gilgit-Baltistan projects before 1 November visit

Shehbaz Sharif reviewed hydropower, infrastructure and a 100 megawatt solar scheme, and told ministries to release funds and clear hurdles on priority.

Politics

Independent Group wins Supreme Court Bar election as PM congratulates

UrduPoint names Syed Amjad as the association's new president but carries no vote counts, no winning margin and no results for its other offices.

Politics

PM, law minister congratulate Independent Group on SCBA victory

The two messages named the group's leaders but gave no seat count, turnout figure or margin, and named no rival panel.

Politics

PM says Pakistan, Turkiye to push diplomacy alongside defence build-up

Shehbaz Sharif told a Republic Day event in Islamabad that the Makkah Defence Agreement, signed on August 7, strengthens the two countries' collective deterrence.

PoliticsKhyber Pakhtunkhwa

PM directs PML-N KP unit to prepare for local government polls

Shehbaz Sharif briefed the party's parliamentary group on the grounds for governor's rule and emergency, a day after the election commission ordered polls in 23 districts.

EducationIslamabad

PM orders free lunch programme and overhaul of Islamabad government schools

Shehbaz Sharif tells Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to settle infrastructure, curriculum and teacher-training issues within a set timeframe, with smart boards ordered in every school.

Development

PM orders emergency steps to make train travel safe

Shehbaz Sharif assured the railways ministry of full government backing for reforms, but neither report named a deadline or specific measures.

Economy

PM to review winter gas plan and LNG cargo needs

Petroleum ministry will brief Shehbaz Sharif on household supply, power-sector demand and the 24 LNG cargoes the division estimates winter may require.

Economy

Government and Jamaat-e-Islami form committee to review fuel relief

The six-member body will study widening the prime minister's petroleum relief scheme and phasing down the levy in the next budget.

Politics

Jamaat-e-Islami sets 10-day deadline over petroleum levy

Hafiz Naeemur Rehman says the government must show progress on abolishing the levy before JI's mid-November long march on Islamabad.

Politics

Toshakhana record shows PM deposited over three dozen gifts

Cabinet Division publishes July–September list including 1,000 grams of fine gold from Kyrgyzstan, while a second count puts the prime minister's total at 34.

HealthIslamabad

PM orders inquiry into PIMS fire safety failures

A charge sheet says corrective action after the 6 July nursing hostel fire could have prevented the August blaze that killed 14 newborns

Politics

PM says South Asia peace depends on Kashmir settlement

In his Jammu and Kashmir Black Day message, Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's support for the Kashmiri right to self-determination under UN resolutions.

Education

Shehbaz launches scheme to give 500,000 Chromebooks on merit

The two-year federal programme will hand devices to students across the country, with the prime minister promising no discrimination by income or institution.

Education

PM Shehbaz launches scheme to give 500,000 students Chromebooks

The devices, chosen on merit from schools and seminaries, come with MiFi internet units and are to be delivered within two years instead of a decade.

Politics

India calls Pakistan terror sponsor, army regime at UNGA

India's UNGA reply rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks and accused Islamabad of sponsoring terrorism, Hindustan Times reported.

Security

PM, President praise Navy after 2,800 kg drug seizure

The operation in the Arabian Sea involved Pakistan Navy ships PNS Hunain and PNS Yarmook, according to state media.

Politics

PM invites Achakzai for fresh talks on ECP posts

The letter, confirmed by opposition spokesperson Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai, seeks a meeting and includes consultations on appointments to the Election Commission.

Politics

PM tells UN Makkah pact not against any country

Shehbaz Sharif says the Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan defence agreement is a collective commitment to regional stability and peace.

Politics

Haramain security a red line, PM tells UN

Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and said the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb must remain open.

Politics

At UNGA, PM Shehbaz calls Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab vital to global economy

He warned that any attempt to stop, impede or divert Pakistan's share of river waters would be treated as an act of war.

Politics

PM Shehbaz meets Aga Khan V on UNGA sidelines

Prince Rahim lauds premier's efforts for regional peace at a time of war as Sharif also holds talks with UN chief Guterres

Politics

President, PM hail newspapers on National Readership Day

President Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cited the press as a bulwark against fake news, while Speaker Ayaz Sadiq called newspapers a reliable source of authentic information.

Economy

PM Shehbaz courts US investors in New York talks

The prime minister told American business councils that Pakistan's economy has stabilised and invited investment in agriculture, IT, mining and ports.

Politics

PM Shehbaz says civil, military leadership working jointly on economy

Speaking at the UN General Assembly alongside Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam, he also backed regional peace and accused Afghanistan-based militants of attacks in Pakistan.

Politics

Sharif gives no answer to UN questions on Hafiz Saeed

Indian media reported journalists asked the prime minister how long Pakistan would shelter terrorist groups during the UN General Assembly.

Politics

Shehbaz urges Lebanon ceasefire, closer Bangladesh ties at UN

On the UN General Assembly sidelines he also met Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and discussed Palestine, Islamophobia and Afghan terrorism.

Politics

PM says newspapers remain vital for informed society

In a message for National Newspaper Readership Day, he paid tribute to journalists and urged young people to read newspapers.

Politics

PM forms committee to review civil awards system

Retired federal secretary Nasir Mahmood Khosa will convene the panel examining nomination, scrutiny and selection procedures for national honours.

Economy

PM invites US-based Pakistani business leaders to invest in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the appeal during meetings in New York with delegations from IT, artificial intelligence, automobiles, energy and construction, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

Economy

KSE-100 opens lower, sheds over 300 points at PSX

Profit-taking hit automobile, cement, bank and energy stocks a day after the index gained 830 points.

Politics

PM Shehbaz reaffirms GSP+ commitment in talks with EU leaders

The prime minister also met Bill Gates and reiterated his government's commitment to eradicating polio, according to Business Recorder.

Economy

IMF chief says reforms helped Pakistan regain market access

Kristalina Georgieva met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly and credited reform implementation for stability and confidence.

Security

PM reaffirms commitment to maritime security and environment

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is working to build a competitive maritime sector in line with international standards.

Economy

PM Shehbaz says debt repayments squeeze developing world

He told a UN session on the Right to Development that climate disasters and debt servicing are reversing progress and called for international support.

Politics

Shehbaz seeks broader Bosnia partnership at UNGA

Prime Minister says Pakistan views Bosnia and Herzegovina as a potential trade and connectivity hub for Pakistani goods entering European markets.

SecurityBalochistan

PM praises Navy, Coast Guards after Balochistan smuggling bid foiled

Large cache of liquor and illegal medicines seized in joint operation with maritime coordination centre.

Development

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Bill Gates in New York

The prime minister thanked the Gates Foundation for its support and invited Bill Gates to visit Pakistan soon.

Development

Shehbaz, Gates discuss agri-tech and AI cooperation

Meeting on sidelines of UNGA in New York covered polio eradication, public health, agriculture and digital innovation.