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Shehbaz Sharif
Who is Shehbaz Sharif?
Shehbaz Sharif is a Pakistani politician, who is currently serving as the Prime Minister of the nation. Shehbaz, formerly the Leader of Opposition in the Pakistan National Assembly, was sworn in as Pakistan PM on April 11, 2022 after ex-prime minister Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence motion.
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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
 "Pakistan PM Shehbaz, Army chief Munir discuss security issues in country")
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
 "Imran Khan's PTI condemns violence against protestors by security forces")
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
 "Pak PM says terrorism 'biggest challenge', vows to crush terrorist elements")
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
 "Pak PM calls for $6.8 trillion in climate funding for developing nations")
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
 "Pakistan, US 'old friends'; Trump's win won't affect China ties: Pak FO")
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
 "Qatar pledged to invest $3 bn in Pakistan during Shehbaz Sharif's visit")
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
 "Pak PM urges members to strengthen SCO for tackling regional challenges")
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
 "Pakistan PM Sharif bats for expansion of China's Belt and Road Initiative")
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
 "SCO Summit Day 2: S Jaishankar to attend talks on trade, terrorism in Pak")
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
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
 "SCO Summit 2024: S Jaishankar arrives in Pakistan; first visit in nine yrs")
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
 "How Pak Army 'coerced' five power companies to end contracts prematurely")
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
 "UNGA meet: UK PM Starmer meets Pakistan PM, agrees to deepen relations")
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
 "Pakistan PM declares education emergency on International Literacy Day")
Pak SC rules in favour of govt to reinstate changes in anti-corruption laws
The apex court overturned a previous ruling that nullified amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws
 "Pak SC rules in favour of govt to reinstate changes in anti-corruption laws")
Militants want to stop co-operation with China, says Pakistan PM Sharif
Separatist militants have consistently targeted Balochistan's deepwater port of Gwadar, run by China
 "Militants want to stop co-operation with China, says Pakistan PM Sharif")
Pak Prime Minister slashes petrol prices by Rs 8.47, diesel by Rs 6.7
The price of petrol is now Rs 260.96 per litre in Pakistan, while its high-speed diesel stands at Rs 266.07 per litre. The correction came ahead of Pakistan's Independence Day celebrations
 "Pak Prime Minister slashes petrol prices by Rs 8.47, diesel by Rs 6.7")
British journalist deported from Pak after seeking meeting with Imran Khan
Shahzad Akbar, a former aide of ex-PM Imran Khan, also mentioned the incident on social media
 "British journalist deported from Pak after seeking meeting with Imran Khan")
Pakistan secures new $7 billion loan from IMF offering breather for govt
The new 37-month deal, which will be Pakistan's 25th since independence, comes as the country faces loan repayments of about $24 billion this fiscal year, which started July 1
 "Pakistan secures new $7 billion loan from IMF offering breather for govt")
