FBR: Reforms at what cost? Updated 25 Sep, 2026 06:31am Pakistan’s tax administration is again being offered a foreign-financed technological cure. The Central Development...
CDWP approves seven projects worth Rs115.89bn Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved seven development projects worth Rs115.891...
CDWP approves revised plan worth Rs4.15bn for PU Published 11 Sep, 2026 08:32am LAHORE: The University of the Punjab has secured a major boost for its academic and research infrastructure after...
Five projects worth Rs60.259bn approved: CDWP injects energy into Uraan agenda Updated 31 Aug, 2026 09:26am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives/Deputy Chairman of the Planning...
Tarbela’s runaway cost Updated 29 Aug, 2026 06:56am EDITORIAL: With the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) approving the Tarbela fifth...
Goods and services: July exports surge 13.1pc to USD3.94bn YoY: minister Updated 23 Aug, 2026 10:08am Growth in key export groups, including surgical goods, food, leather goods, and textiles support increase
Economy enters phase of greater stability, says Ahsan Published 23 Aug, 2026 02:33am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said...
Key indicators show strong growth as Pakistan moves towards economic transformation: Ahsan Iqbal Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:29pm The beginning of FY2026-27 has provided encouraging economic signals, says minister
CDWP approves seven uplift projects worth Rs252.97bn Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:34am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Thursday approved seven development projects costing...
CDWP approves 24 projects worth Rs465.762bn Published 26 Jun, 2026 04:33am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved as many as 24 development projects with a total...
CDWP approves 15 development projects worth Rs34.74bn Published 25 Jun, 2026 09:18pm Projects included mineral exploration, healthcare, security, energy, robotics sectors
CDWP approves 12 projects Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared 12 development projects with a total estimated cost...
4% growth target set: Rs3.669trn uplift outlay approved by economic council Updated 11 Jun, 2026 01:34pm Approves a four-point agenda and revised economic indicators for the outgoing fiscal year 2025-26
ISP 2025-35: Further blow to ‘reeling’ industries plus tariff hike looming: FPCCI Published 24 May, 2026 02:23am ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has rejected the proposed Integrated...
Bhasha, Tarbela projects: Minister concerned at manifold increase in projects’ costs Published 22 May, 2026 06:05am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal expressed serious concern...
Fiscal reform plan gets off to slow start: World Bank Updated 02 May, 2026 01:13pm WB rates overall progress and implementation as ‘Moderately Satisfactory’
URAAN Pakistan Initiative: CDWP approves 7 uplift projects worth Rs24.385bn Published 09 Apr, 2026 05:48am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved seven development projects worth PKR 24.385 billion...
Senate panel okays Quetta Expo Centre amid concerns over site Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce on Monday approved the current site of the Rs5 billion Quetta...
Tax collections reach Rs8.1trn in Jul–Feb FY2025–26: Ahsan Published 08 Mar, 2026 02:16am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said that tax...
CDWP clears seven development projects Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:27am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved seven development projects for Rs 15.174 billion...
Export stasis comes under NA focus Updated 24 Feb, 2026 01:42pm NA seeks detailed briefings from Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and SBP
Key amendments to ‘The Qanun-e-Shahadat (Amendment) Bill, 2025’ approved Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:55am ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Tuesday approved key amendments to “The...
CDWP clears six uplift projects worth Rs160bn Updated 14 Feb, 2026 09:13am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has cleared six development projects, costing Rs 160...
Monthly development update: Economy stays on stabilisation, recovery path in July-Jan FY26 Updated 10 Feb, 2026 09:19am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s...
Five health development projects worth Rs69.35bn okayed by CDWP Published 16 Jan, 2026 05:52am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared five health development projects worth Rs69.35...
Monthly Development Update Report launched: Ahsan underscores critical role of overseas Pakistanis Published 19 Dec, 2025 07:10am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, underscored the critical...
CDWP clears 8 uplift projects costing Rs226.55bn Published 13 Dec, 2025 03:33am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has cleared eight development projects at a total cost of Rs...
Nine projects worth Rs79.28bn okayed by CDWP Published 16 Nov, 2025 03:15am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared nine development projects worth Rs 79.28 billion....
CDWP approves 12 projects across ‘critical’ sectors Updated 20 Oct, 2025 09:24am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives/ Deputy Chairman of the Planning...
KP healthcare: CDWP recommends Rs18.14bn revised project to Ecnec Updated 20 Sep, 2025 09:20am ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has recommended the revised Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital...