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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the immediate and effective implementation of ongoing reforms in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), with a strong focus on digitization and automation of the tax system. The prime minister while chairing a high-level review meeting here, emphasized the need for decisive action to correct what he described as “70 years of mismanagement” in the tax system.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday lauded China’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during a  a high-level diplomatic meeting with Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), held here. The meeting comes at a critical time following the recent ceasefire between Pakistan and India.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Cheif of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir on his promotion to the rank of Field Marshal. During the ‘Battle of Truth’, the Army Chief foiled the enemy’s nefarious designs through his leadership and professional capabilities in Operation Bunyan-um-Marsous, the prime minister said in a statement issued by the PM House.

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives/Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) that approved a total of ten development projects, amounting to Rs 249.17 billion. “Out of these, four projects with a cumulative cost of Rs21.83 billion were approved at the CDWP level.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded the role of Pakistan Navy during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos for its “resolute posture, operational dexterity, and effective deterrent response” in countering adversarial maritime threats.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the international community to ensure consistent and timely delivery of badly needed humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. He made these remarks during a telephone conversation with President Egypt Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held in-depth consultations here with the Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi. The DPM/FM Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hailed All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and ironclad friendship between Pakistan and China during the meeting, a DPM’s Office news release said.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday unveiled major tariff reforms, announcing that customs duty would be capped at a maximum of 15% and that additional customs and regulatory duties would be phased out in the next four to five years. The prime minister, who chaired a meeting on National Tariff Policy, took this historic step by approving a gradual but significant reduction in import tariffs.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday said Pakistan and India should come to the negotiating table and resolve the issue of Jammu and Kashmir for sustainable peace in the region. He was speaking at a ceremony held at Pakistan Monument to observe Youm-e-Tashakur. He said Pakistan wanted to live as a peaceful neighbour, adding it was upto India and Pakistan to become peaceful neighbours or act otherwise.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said the government of Pakistan was committed to fostering a digital ecosystem that promoted inclusion, empowered women, and left no one behind.