Ahsan rejects rumors about delay in general elections LAHORE: Rejecting the probability of delay in general elections, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Finally, IMF bailout in sight? “Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister, sees the International Monetary Fund deal materializing this month.”... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Editorials Growth projection EDITORIAL: Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) met under the chairmanship of the Minister for Planning,... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:28am
Print Govt says 3.5pc growth target quite realistic Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal says National Economic Council has approved Rs1,150 billion federal development budget Updated 07 Jun, 2023 10:30am
Pakistan National Economic Council approves energy conservation plan Provinces urged to implement an energy conservation program under which commercial centers would close by 8 pm Published 06 Jun, 2023 10:06pm
Business & Finance Agri sector: minister says country needs to adopt latest techniques ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said that to make Pakistan... Published 03 Jun, 2023 03:52am
Pakistan CDWP clears 10 projects worth Rs114.5bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared a total of 10 projects with a combined value of Rs... Published 02 Jun, 2023 03:56am
Pakistan Panel formed to resolve KP-GB tribal boundary row ISLAMABAD: The government has constituted a panel to resolve dispute between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit... Published 02 Jun, 2023 03:56am
Print KE, Oracle Power intent to relocate Thar coal-based plant ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) and M/s Oracle Power PLC have indicated their intent to relocate Thar coal-based 1320-MW... Updated 02 Jun, 2023 09:11am
Pakistan Collaboration, not conflict, is needed for uplift, says Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Wednesday, while stressing the need for ... Published 01 Jun, 2023 03:34am
Business & Finance Exemption sought for transfer of PWD’s unutilised funds ISLAMABAD: The Steering Committee on Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Program (SAP) headed by Minister for... Published 01 Jun, 2023 03:34am
Pakistan Matters with IMF to be finalised soon, says Ahsan Iqbal LAHORE: Expressing optimism that the matters with the IMF would be finalised soon, Federal Minister for Planning,... Published 30 May, 2023 03:37am
Pakistan CDWP clears 15 uplift projects worth Rs249.21bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared as many as 15 development projects at the cost of Rs... Published 24 May, 2023 05:57am
Editorials Stop incentivising population growth EDITORIAL: Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal while briefing the media emphasised... Updated 24 May, 2023 06:40am
Pakistan Rs400m approved for NFPI, says planning minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Ahsan Iqbal has stated that the government has... Published 22 May, 2023 06:23am
Print Rs72bn authorised in Q4 under PSDP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has authorized Rs 72 billion for various... Updated 21 May, 2023 09:34am
Pakistan Ahsan Iqbal greets new NDRC chairman ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal sent a letter to China’s... Published 20 May, 2023 05:59am
Editorials Protecting and promoting Urdu EDITORIAL: Full marks to the planning ministry for approving the National Language Processing Laboratory (NLP Lab) ... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
Pakistan Out-of-school children: national action plan agreed upon ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Pakistan Climate change: Pakistan seventh most vulnerable country: minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is the seventh most vulnerable country to climate change which poses a serious challenge to the... Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am
Pakistan HR recruitment in higher education institutions: Body formed to review pay scale to attract top-quality professionals ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, on Tuesday, established a special task... Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am
Pakistan Electric wheelchairs distributed: Minister advises special students to sharpen mental strength ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has advised the university... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Pakistan 7th Digital Population & Housing census -2023: Minister directs provinces to complete operation till 15th ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Pakistan Country needs to prepare itself for new era of ‘knowledge economy’: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal stated on Tuesday the country... Published 10 May, 2023 06:03am
Pakistan IK responsible for creating ‘culture of intolerance’, says Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Prof Ahsan Iqbal said PTI Chairman Imran Khan Niazi not only ... Published 08 May, 2023 06:40am
Pakistan IIUI holds 2nd International Islamic Peace Conference ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday stressed the... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Business & Finance CDWP clears six uplift projects worth Rs227bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), Friday, cleared as many as six development projects at a... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Pakistan NTF on Human Resource and Skill Development established ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has formally established a National Task... Published 05 May, 2023 06:44am
Business & Finance JCC meeting in July: Minister directs ministries, divisions to finalise proposals for projects ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed all... Updated 04 May, 2023 04:59am
Pakistan Fawad claims Asif, Ahsan ‘sabotaging’ talks LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry Monday said PML-N bigwigs Khawaja Asif... Published 02 May, 2023 05:59am
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