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PM Shehbaz Once Again Extends Olive Branch to Opposition for Economic, Democratic Stability
He said the government is ready for meaningful talks as it allocates Rs128 billion for fuel relief and cuts diesel prices by Rs32 per litre.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the federal cabinet in Islamabad, renewing his invitation to the opposition for meaningful dialogue to resolve national matters and strengthen Pakistan's economy and democracy.
- Sharif stated "it takes two to tango," emphasizing the government's commitment to negotiations while recalling his June proposal for a "Charter of democracy" to stabilize the country's institutions.
- The renewal follows the Supreme Court ordering the government two days ago to move incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, a longstanding opposition demand welcomed by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan.
- During the same meeting, the cabinet approved the draft Defence Forces Act 2026 and amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, following constitutional changes introduced through the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
- Beyond political matters, the government reported an 18 per cent increase in IT exports for July 2026 and welcomed Google opening an office to support Pakistan's digital transformation.
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'It takes two to tango': PM Shehbaz extends olive branch to opposition
PM Shehbaz says govt ready for meaningful talks with opposition.Govt says dialogue can strengthen democracy, economy.PTI chief urges govt to resolve political differences via dialogue.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that...
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Govt Approves Rs. 128 Billion for Public Relief, PM Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the federal government provided Rs. 128 billion in relief to protect the public from the impact of rising fuel prices and inflation. The amount was used to reduce pressure on consumers during the period of sharp increases in global oil prices. He made the statement while addressing a federal cabinet meeting. The amount was arranged by cutting funds from the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). This s…
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