Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 11 to 13, where he will engage in high-level meetings with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The visit comes as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations, with economic cooperation expected to be a central focus.
During his trip, PM Shehbaz will also participate in the World Government Summit in Dubai, where global leaders will gather to discuss governance challenges and innovations. According to diplomatic sources, a significant meeting between the Prime Minister and Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor, Dr. Mohammad Yunus, is also scheduled during the summit, along with anticipated discussions with heads of state from Indonesia and the Maldives.
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In other developments, PM Shehbaz welcomed the World Bank’s $20 billion commitment under its first-ever 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan. The financial pledge aims to support Pakistan’s development agenda, particularly in key areas such as child nutrition, education, clean energy, and climate resilience. The Prime Minister emphasized that the CPF aligns with Pakistan’s own Home-Grown Economic Transformation Plan, highlighting the government’s focus on sustainable growth.
Amid these positive developments, the Prime Minister has also ordered an investigation into a controversial advertisement for the launch of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Paris flights. The directive, shared by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar during a Senate session, comes as part of efforts to address concerns over PIA’s operations and privatisation strategy.
