Page 3 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
Explained: What is India-Pak Simla Agreement and why it still matters
Pakistan announced the suspension of the Simla Agreement in retaliation against India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Here's how the two arch-rivals reached the agreement in 1972
 "Explained: What is India-Pak Simla Agreement and why it still matters")
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral ties
During the visit, the prime minister will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
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Pakistan signs agreement to defer $1.2 billion payment for Saudi oil
Among others, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki witnessed the signing ceremony
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Pak govt takes Musk-style DOGE action, abolishes 150,000 jobs to cut costs
The size of the Pakistani government came into the crosshairs after the sharp increase in expenditures and questions were being raised over it
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Pak govt forms panel to negotiate with jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's party
The PTI welcomed the formation of the government committee for negotiations, calling it a "positive step"
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz, Army chief Munir discuss security issues in country
It was decided that no leniency will be shown for those who killed security personnel and destroyed state property, the source said
Imran Khan's PTI condemns violence against protestors by security forces
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party alleged that the government's security forces assaulted the peaceful protesters in Islamabad during their rally
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Pak PM says terrorism 'biggest challenge', vows to crush terrorist elements
Speaking at the meeting, Army Chief General Asim Munir said that anyone who creates an obstacle to security and tries to prevent military from fulfilling its duties will have to bear consequences
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Pak PM calls for $6.8 trillion in climate funding for developing nations
Developing countries require $6.8 trillion in financing by 2030 to manage the impacts of climate change effectively, Pakistan's Prime Minister said
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Pakistan, US 'old friends'; Trump's win won't affect China ties: Pak FO
To a question if Trump could influence Pakistan's internal politics and the sitting government could also be pressured by him, she said it was speculative reporting
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Qatar pledged to invest $3 bn in Pakistan during Shehbaz Sharif's visit
The prime minister returned home on Friday after completing a two-day visit to Doha during which he had important meetings with the top leaders of Qatar and its business community
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Pak PM urges members to strengthen SCO for tackling regional challenges
He also highlighted that the SCO embodies the collective voice and wishes of over 40 per cent of the global population anchored in the Shanghai spirit
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Pakistan PM Sharif bats for expansion of China's Belt and Road Initiative
The BRI is a $1 trillion plan for global infrastructure and energy networks that China launched a decade ago to connect Asia with Africa and Europe through land and maritime routes
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SCO Summit Day 2: S Jaishankar to attend talks on trade, terrorism in Pak
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif exchanged pleasantries during an informal dinner hosted by the latter on Tuesday
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SCO Summit 2024: S Jaishankar arrives in Pakistan; first visit in nine yrs
SCO Summit 2024: Islamabad is hosting the 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on October 15-16 to be attended by 900 delegates
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EAM Jaishankar, Pakistan PM Sharif shake hands ahead of 23rd SCO summit
A red carpet was rolled out to welcome the guests, underscoring the importance of the event and the cordial relations between the two nations, as per the statement
How Pak Army 'coerced' five power companies to end contracts prematurely
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office stated that the companies had 'voluntarily agreed' to prioritise national interest over their business concerns
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Pakistan government plans to privatise several institutions or shut them
Earlier on August 22, the federal cabinet approved the privatization of two departments under the Petroleum Division, ARY News reported
UNGA meet: UK PM Starmer meets Pakistan PM, agrees to deepen relations
They discussed the deep relationship between the UK and Pakistan, including strong people to people links, and on trade and investment, Downing Street said of the Starmer-Sharif meeting
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Pakistan PM declares education emergency on International Literacy Day
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the measure and urged the private sector and civil organisations to join hands with the government, the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan reported
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