--- title: "PM expresses displeasure over delays in gemstone sector projects" description: "Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed displeasure over slow progress and delays in the Gemstones Pilot Project. They generally emphasized his frustration and orders for a time-bound plan to accelerate development. BOL News and ProPakistani used stronger language, such as \"furious\" and \"slams,\" while others like the Business Recorder and Dawn used more measured terms like \"displeasure.\" All excerpts noted the focus on improving the gemstone sector and reducing smuggling, though the framing of the PM’s tone varied slightly." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/14225-pm-furious-over-delays-in-gemstone-projects site: HarZaviya language: en --- # PM expresses displeasure over delays in gemstone sector projects pakistan · updated 15 Oct 2026, 8:37 AM PKT · 14–15 Oct 2026 · 6 articles from 5 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 5 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed displeasure over slow progress and delays in the Gemstones Pilot Project. They generally emphasized his frustration and orders for a time-bound plan to accelerate development. BOL News and ProPakistani used stronger language, such as "furious" and "slams," while others like the Business Recorder and Dawn used more measured terms like "displeasure." All excerpts noted the focus on improving the gemstone sector and reducing smuggling, though the framing of the PM’s tone varied slightly. ## Same story from 5 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Dawn** — [PM slams delay in gemstone projects](https://www.dawn.com/news/2037219/pm-slams-delay-in-gemstone-projects) · 15 Oct 2026, 8:37 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed displeasure over delays in preparing the pilot project for the gemstones and jewellery sector and the lack of progress on measures to develop the sector. He directed the relevant authorities to prepare and submit a time-bound action plan on a priority basis. “Developing the gemstones and jewellery sector is a priority, and no delay... - **Business Recorder** — [Gemstones pilot project: PM expresses displeasure over slow progress](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444303/gemstones-pilot-project-pm-expresses-displeasure-over-slow-progress) · 15 Oct 2026, 4:52 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed displeasure over delays in a pilot project to develop the country’s gemstones sector and ordered officials to submit a comprehensive, time-bound action plan next week to accelerate development and boost exports. Chairing a review meeting on measures to develop the country’s gemstones sector and boost exports, the prime minister str... - **BOL News** — [PM Shehbaz Sharif expresses displeasure over slow progress on Gemstones Pilot Project](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/pm-shehbaz-sharif-expresses-displeasure-over-slow-progress-on-gemstones-pilot-project) · 14 Oct 2026, 5:22 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif orders a deadline-driven plan to accelerate Pakistan’s gemstone projects, reduce smuggling and boost gemstone and jewelry exports. - **ProPakistani** — [PM Furious Over Delays in Gemstone Projects](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/14/pm-furious-over-delays-in-gemstone-projects/) · 14 Oct 2026, 4:14 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed displeasure over delays in a pilot project for Pakistan’s gemstone sector and stalled development… Read More - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [PM expresses displeasure over slow progress on Gemstones Pilot Project](https://www.app.com.pk/national/pm-expresses-displeasure-over-slow-progress-on-gemstones-pilot-project-2/) · 14 Oct 2026, 1:58 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the slow progress of the Gemstones Pilot Project and delays in implementing measures for the sector’s development, directing that a time-bound action plan be prepared on a priority basis. “Measures for the development of the gemstones and jewellery sector are a priority,... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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