Page 2 - Latest Updates on Shehbaz Sharif
New era of Pakistan-China cooperation has dawned: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks came as he chaired a review meeting in Islamabad on Saturday on the implementation of agreements and MOUs reached during his recent visit to China
 "New era of Pakistan-China cooperation has dawned: PM Shehbaz Sharif")
Pakistan to get $5 bn over 3 years for petroleum, gas exploration: Sharif
The announcement was made in a meeting presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday during a meeting with a delegation of oil and gas exploration and production sector companies
 "Pakistan to get $5 bn over 3 years for petroleum, gas exploration: Sharif")
Pakistan PM Sharif to decide fate of social media platforms during Muharram
Shiite Muslims hold large gatherings during the festival to observe the martyrdom of the grandson of the prophet of Islam
 "Pakistan PM Sharif to decide fate of social media platforms during Muharram")
Pakistan seeks small, modern arms from US for 'Operation Azm-i-Istehkam'
The federal government recently approved the reinvigorated national counter-terrorism drive
 "Pakistan seeks small, modern arms from US for 'Operation Azm-i-Istehkam'")
Pak PM assures Bilawal Bhutto-led PPP of addressing its Budget concerns
A delegation of the PPP headed by Bilawal on Thursday met Prime Minister Sharif to sort out differences over the budget which was presented in Parliament last week
Shehbaz Sharif vows to end Pak's dependency on foreign aid and IMF bailouts
The Pakistan government is currently in talks with the IMF for a loan estimated to be between $ 6 billion to $ 8 billion, as it strives to avert a default in a slow-paced economy
No CPEC 2.0? China gives Pakistan cold shoulder on new major investments
Ahead of Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif's China trip, officials in Islamabad had claimed that an upgraded version of CPEC would be formally launched in Beijing
 "No CPEC 2.0? China gives Pakistan cold shoulder on new major investments")
Taiwan slams China and Pakistan on misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758
According to Focus Taiwan, MOFA issued a press release Monday stating that resolution 2758 only addresses the issue of China's representation in the United Nations and does not mention Taiwan at all
 "Taiwan slams China and Pakistan on misinterpretation of UN resolution 2758")
PM Sharif vows to eliminate terrorism after 7 soldiers killed in attack
The terrorists blasted an improvised explosive device (IED) initially and later opened fire on the convoy
 "PM Sharif vows to eliminate terrorism after 7 soldiers killed in attack")
Will send 1K students to China for agriculture training: Pakistan PM Sharif
Shehbaz Sharif, who concluded his five-day official visit to China, made the announcement during a visit to Yangling Agricultural Demonstration Base in Xi'an city
 "Will send 1K students to China for agriculture training: Pakistan PM Sharif")
Pak PM, Chinese prez agree to upgrade CPEC, boost development in 2nd phase
The two leaders also affirmed their consensus on CPEC's upgradation and advancing the mega project's development in its second phase, according to Dawn
 "Pak PM, Chinese prez agree to upgrade CPEC, boost development in 2nd phase")
China more important than IMF? Why Pak PM postponed Budget to visit Beijing
Presenting the Budget is critical for Pakistan to finalise a fresh IMF deal
 "China more important than IMF? Why Pak PM postponed Budget to visit Beijing")
Pak PM in Beijing for talks with Xi to seek more investments, boost ties
Addressing the Pakistan-China Business Forum, Sharif assured all-out facilitation to Chinese investors and security of Chinese individuals, projects, and investments in Pakistan
PM Sharif calls Sino-Pak relations 'unshakable' during China visit
Sharif's visit aims to increase cooperation under the CPEC project as the two all-weather allies look forward to launching its second phase
Shehbaz Sharif in China: Why Pakistan's hopes for 'CPEC 2.0' may be dashed
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China will see the formal launching of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Pakistani media had reported last month
Objective view emerging in Pak: MEA on Sharif's comments on Lahore pact
Sharif on Tuesday said Islamabad had "violated" an agreement with India signed by him and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, in an apparent reference to the Kargil misadventure
 "Objective view emerging in Pak: MEA on Sharif's comments on Lahore pact")
Long march in Pak for reopening Iran border crossing amid severe shortages
The marchers plan to escalate their demonstration upon reaching Quetta
 "Long march in Pak for reopening Iran border crossing amid severe shortages")
Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif set to be re-elected as PML-N president after 6 yrs
PML-N Punjab president Rana Sanaullah, while addressing a press conference, hinted that the elder Sharif would be elected without a contest
 "Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif set to be re-elected as PML-N president after 6 yrs")
1998 nuke tests ensured 'credible minimum deterrence', says Pak PM Sharif
Pakistan became the seventh nuclear nation in the world and the first Muslim state in 1998 having the nuclear arsenal in its defence stockpile to exercise deterrence
Pak PM Sharif to visit China next month for launch of 2nd phase of CPEC
The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan's Balochistan with China's Xinjiang province, is opposed by India as it is being laid through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
