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.

Kilcoo secured their place in Down football history on Sunday, capturing an unprecedented seventh consecutive Senior Football Championship title with a 1-17 to 1-11 victory over Carryduff at Pairc Esler. The Magpies delivered their strongest performance of the championship when it mattered most, with Paul Devlin's first-half penalty goal providing crucial separation in a hard-fought contest that saw the throw-in time pushed back to 5pm following a pitch inspection.

The match, originally scheduled for 3:30pm, saw Kilcoo demonstrate the championship experience that has defined their remarkable 12-title run over 13 seasons. Devlin's 22nd-minute penalty strike down the middle proved decisive, with the player explaining his calculated approach: "It was a big moment in the game and it needed to go in, so I didn't want to put it in the corner and the keeper has a chance if diving. I just thought I wanted to hit it hard."

Carryduff, making their first final appearance since losing to Kilcoo in the 2020 decider, mounted a second-half rally but ultimately fell short of claiming what would have been their inaugural Frank O'Hare Cup. The South Belfast club had powered past Burren in the semi-final with their full contingent available, but couldn't overcome Kilcoo's championship pedigree despite showing improved form from their previous final appearance five years earlier.

Devlin expressed satisfaction with the victory amid external skepticism, noting "it's nice to see that people want Kilcoo to fall" while emphasizing the team's resilience. "This one is sweet with how the game played out and the build-up where we were doubted in this year's championship," he told BBC Sport NI. "It just shows the character of this team. Big teams play well in big games and we have that experience to put in those big performances." The win solidifies Kilcoo's status as the dominant force in Down football, achieving a landmark that had eluded them when Burren denied their seventh consecutive title bid in 2018.