PM Shehbaz Sharif

PM Shehbaz Sharif expected to visit China next month

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit China from June 4-7. He is scheduled to hold meetings with the Chinese president and prime minister to discuss matters related to CPEC phase-II and other issues. This would be PM Shehbaz’s first visit to Beijing since assuming office after the February 8 general elections. Sources reveal these details.

PM Shehbaz Sharif steps down as PML-N president

PM Shehbaz Sharif resigned as PML-N president and forwarded his resignation to Nawaz Sharif. PML-N plans to elect a new president during a May 28 general council meeting. The PML-N Punjab chapter has requested Nawaz Sharif to take on the party presidency again, claiming his leadership is crucial. Sharif was previously disqualified but later acquitted and re-elected in the General Elections 2024.

PM Shehbaz Sharif suspends PASSCO MD, GM procurement

PM Shehbaz Sharif suspends PASSCO MD and GM procurement for not following technology instructions in wheat procurement. He chairs meeting in Lahore, directs to use technology for transparent procurement process. Calls for third-party audit of PASSCO’s stock and ensures insurance of crops for farmers’ economic security. Vows to procure additional wheat transparently and recognizes good-performing centers and officers. Meeting attended by federal cabinet members.

Zero tolerance for smuggling, corruption: PM Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized a zero-tolerance approach towards smuggling and corruption, highlighting the need for collective efforts to combat these issues. He outlined the government's recovery of Rs58 billion in the power sector and its commitment to enhancing tax revenues through system streamlining and anti-corruption measures. Notably, the efforts of the Chief of Army Staff in curbing smuggling and power theft were also commended.