Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to develop a comprehensive roadmap and reform agenda to promote investment and trade across all key sectors of Pakistan's economy. Chairing a high-level virtual meeting from London, the prime minister emphasized that advancing these sectors would attract investors while boosting economic stability and employment opportunities nationwide. The directive reflects the administration's determination to address structural economic challenges while positioning Pakistan as a competitive destination for global capital.

The prime minister specifically highlighted agriculture, information technology, minerals, tourism, and renewable energy as promising areas for foreign investment. He stressed that enhancing trade is equally crucial for economic growth, with increasing Pakistan's exports remaining a central policy objective. Ministries have been tasked with utilizing all available resources to ensure timely completion of ongoing projects, creating a stronger foundation for sustainable economic development through improved trade performance alongside investment opportunities.

Shehbaz Sharif instructed ministers to identify feasible projects and take immediate steps to implement them without delay. He emphasized that the roadmap and reform agenda must be forward-looking, ensuring organized and measurable progress toward long-term national goals. The meeting, attended by multiple federal ministers including those for environment, petroleum, finance, commerce, information, and economic affairs, focused on enhancing investment volume and economic activities throughout Pakistan.

The prime minister underscored that the private sector will play a pivotal role in the new economic roadmap, noting that ensuring private sector participation is essential for creating innovative solutions. He added that ongoing economic and financial reform policies have given new direction to the economy, and due to innovation and transparency, the country is now on the path of development. The comprehensive approach aims to leverage both public and private resources to drive Pakistan's economic transformation.

Families of the 29 victims killed in the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash are escalating their decades-long fight for answers, preparing to deliver a petition with more than 47,000 signatures to Downing Street demanding a public inquiry. The Chinook Justice Campaign has published 110 "critical questions" they want answered about the tragedy that claimed the lives of 25 intelligence experts and four special forces crew members when the aircraft crashed on the Mull of Kintyre on June 2, 1994.

The campaign comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejected calls for a judge-led inquiry into the incident, prompting families to declare they will "see the UK government in court." Among those delivering the petition on Tuesday are brothers Andy and Matt Tobias from Watford, whose father John Tobias was killed in the crash. The petition delivery will be accompanied by an attempt to deliver a letter directly to the Ministry of Defence.

Central to the families' concerns are questions about mission authorization, aircraft selection, and whether those on board were properly warned of risks. The campaign has gained momentum amid revelations that key documents related to the crash have been sealed until 2094—a century after the incident occurred. David Hill, technical expert for the Chinook Justice Campaign, characterized the government's position as "a betrayal by the state of them and their loved ones."

The crash investigation has followed a contentious path over the past three decades. Initial findings blamed pilot error for the tragedy, but this conclusion was overturned in 2011. The continuing secrecy surrounding the incident has drawn criticism from campaigners who argue it "undermines trust not only in the MoD but in the government itself." As families prepare to confront the government directly, the case represents one of Britain's longest-running military accountability battles.