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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended congratulations to Maulana Fazlur Rehman on his unopposed election as the Ameer of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F). In his congratulatory message, the Prime Minister said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s election will help promote democratic values within the country. He acknowledged Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s significant contributions to the supremacy of Parliament, and expressed confidence that his leadership will elevate Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) to new heights. The Prime Minister further said that the party, under Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s guidance, has consistently advocated for the interests of the…

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif who is in New York, attended a reception hosted by US President Joe Biden in honour of the heads of state and government participating in the United Nations General Assembly session. The US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met during the reception.Both the leaders expressed good wishes for each other.The heads of state of other countries also attended the dinner. Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their common desire to enhance cooperation in key areas including trade, investment, technology and…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged India to enter into a dialogue for a peaceful resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. Addressing the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, he said the UN resolutions have mandated a plebiscite to enable the people of Jammu and Kashmir to exercise their fundamental right to self- determination. The Prime Minister called upon India to reverse the unilateral and illegal measures it has…

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized to deepen Pakistan-US trade and investment ties. He was talking to a delegation of the US-Pakistan Business Council, on the sidelines of 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The delegation comprised of President and other senior officials of the US-Pakistan Business Council and corporate leaders from the leading US enterprises. The Prime Minister said attracting the US foreign investments in all sectors of Pakistan’s economy is the government’s priority. He said the government is focused on further improving…

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Pakistan and Nepal have reiterated commitment to continue exploring avenues for enhancing bilateral and regional cooperation. The bilateral ties were discussed in the meeting between Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and his Nepali counterpart K.P. Sharma Oli on the sidelines of 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister congratulated K.P. Sharma Oli on assuming the office of the Prime Minister of Nepal. Expressing satisfaction at the excellent bilateral ties between Pakistan and Nepal, Shehbaz Sharif conveyed warm sentiments and wishes for the people and…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited American banks to invest in Pakistan in key sectors of infrastructure, energy, technology and agriculture. He was talking to a delegation of prominent Pakistani American bankers on the sidelines of the 79th session of UN General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister assured the delegation of government’s commitment to maintaining a stable macro-economic environment to facilitate foreign investors. The Prime Minister informed the delegation about the key initiatives taken by the Government to stabilize the economy and attract foreign investment to Pakistan, including…

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President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to preserving its maritime ecosystems and coastal areas by tackling critical challenges such as marine pollution and climate change. In his message on the World Maritime Day, he highlighted the vital role of enhancing maritime safety and security to promote a more efficient and secure shipping environment, ensuring the smooth flow of seaborne trade. The President said Pakistan remains fully committed to adhering to international regulations and standards that safeguard maritime safety, security, and environmental protection. He said Pakistan is actively seeking…

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over approval of seven billion dollars package by the International Monetary Fund for Pakistan. In a statement issued from New York, he thanked the friendly countries particularly Saudi Arabia, China and the United Arab Emirates for extending support regarding the IMF package. The Prime Minister also thanked IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and her entire team. The Prime Minister said by the grace of Allah Almighty, process for implementation of economic reforms is vigorously underway. Shehbaz Sharif said we will continue hard…

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Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to work closely at bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels for the progress and development of the people of both countries. The agreement to this effect came at a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Advisor of Interim Government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the 79th Session of UN General Assembly in New York. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister highlighted country’s strong fraternal ties with Bangladesh, based on common faith, history, and culture. He also emphasized that…

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