The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, held a crucial meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, endorsing a series of decisions made by the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Trade Affairs.The session also addressed pressing issues related to national security, foreign relations, and economic reforms. According to official sources, the meeting reviewed the recent provocations linked to Afghan Taliban elements, as well as groups labelled by the government as “Fitna al-Hind” and “Fitna al-Khawarij”, signalling renewed concerns over regional instability and internal security threats. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed cabinet members on the outcomes of his recent official visit to Egypt. He shared diplomatic developments and regional engagements, emphasising Pakistan’s strategic positioning in current geopolitical dynamics. The cabinet also conducted a comprehensive review of the country’s overall political and economic situation, assessing ongoing challenges and policy responses. Sources confirmed that the cabinet formally ratified the decisions taken by the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Trade, covering a range of bilateral trade and policy matters. In addition, discussions were held on the agenda concerning overseas employment and the promotion of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) initiatives. The cabinet further endorsed decisions from three separate meetings of the Cabinet Committee on legislative cases. Regulatory reforms were also reviewed, with recommendations from the relevant cabinet committee presented for further consideration. A detailed report on reforms in Pakistan’s power sector was submitted by the Ministry of Energy. The report outlined structural challenges and proposed solutions aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability in electricity generation and distribution.
Federal Cabinet Endorses Trade Policies, Evaluates Emerging Taliban Threats
