World Bank downgrades performance of $200m KPHCIP ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has downgraded the performance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project... Updated 18 Mar, 2024 09:50am
Business & Finance CDWP approves Rs7.87bn uplift projects ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved two development projects with a cost of Rs7.87... Published 16 Mar, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan ‘Public investment’s key objectives are to efficiently allocate scarce resources’ ISLAMABAD: Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan said that public investment’s key objectives... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Business & Finance CDWP clears four projects worth Rs138.66bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has cleared four development projects with a total cost of... Updated 02 Feb, 2024 09:23am
Print Nepra voices its concern: Massive cut in use of powerby industries A public hearing was conducted on a proposal of positive adjustment of Rs 5.62/kWh in tariffs of power Distribution Companies Updated 01 Feb, 2024 02:28pm
Print Reko Diq project: Co asked to share logistic requirements Company unwilling to use Gwadar Port for the time being Updated 08 Jan, 2024 01:11pm
Opinion Attaining energy security through coal Coal is back but with application of Clean Coal Technologies which augers well for Pakistan, this was the clear... Published 07 Jan, 2024 02:43am
Opinion Hopium – I Stubborn refusal to look reality in the face and wishing for good daddy saviour has been our norm since 75 years,... Published 04 Jan, 2024 05:41am
Business & Finance CDWP approves 4 projects worth Rs11.15bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Part (CDWP) approved four development projects with a cost of Rs11.15... Updated 28 Dec, 2023 08:50am
Print CDWP clears four uplift projects worth Rs36.22bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared four development projects at cost of Rs 36.22... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:23am
Print Unbudgeted projects: Reappropriation of funds banned Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives asks Ministries/ Divisions to place demand of rupee cover against foreign aid to the extent of expenditure to be incurred during CFY Updated 11 Dec, 2023 09:52am
Pakistan Lack of availability of GDP data at provincial level creating anomalies: PC deputy chief LAHORE: Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Dr Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan has said that Punjab is a large player in... Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am
Print PSDP is unaffordable: IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) of... Updated 18 Nov, 2023 08:49pm
Opinion Importance of central planning cannot be overemphasized Academics keep on telling us about the progress Pakistan achieved during the 1960s – basically, through the... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 07:02am
Print Rs3bn projects or above: Ministry irked by failure to appoint independent directors ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (M/o PD&SI) has shown annoyance at all... Updated 21 Oct, 2023 09:10am
Print World Bank agrees to finance $150m cost of EE&C project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has reportedly expressed willingness to fully finance the $150 million cost of the Energy... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 08:44am
Print CDWP approves two uplift projects worth Rs2.42bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved two development projects at the cost of Rs 2.42... Updated 26 Sep, 2023 09:22am
Opinion The economy in FY2023-24 The economic prospects for Pakistan in 2023-24 have been presented in the Annual Plan prepared by the Planning... Published 13 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Print PD’s FY24 uplift projects: Rs50bn indicative budget ceilings approved The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives advises Power Division to adjust its prioritized projects Updated 19 May, 2023 09:01am
Print $105m solar energy project: SED submits revised PC-1 to Planning Commission ISLAMABAD: The Sindh Energy Department (SED) has submitted a revised PC1 to the Planning Commission that seeks to... Updated 12 May, 2023 08:43am
Print 600MW solar project in jeopardy ISLAMABAD: The government’s flagship project of 600-MW solar plant at Muzaffargarh (South Punjab) is reportedly in... Updated 03 Apr, 2023 08:44am
Print Transfer of hydro powerhouses to provinces suggested ISLAMABAD: A high level panel has recommended transfer of powerhouses of hydropower projects to respective provinces... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 09:04am
Print Cost-plus reflection of transportation: PC asks Nepra to make Thar coal economically viable ISLAMABAD: Planning Commission (PC) has urged National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to allow... Updated 23 Nov, 2022 09:34am
Pakistan PC initiates study on future development scenario ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission (PC) has initiated a comprehensive study on the future development scenario... Published 14 Nov, 2022 08:08am
Pakistan PC must be insulated from political interference, moot told ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission should work as a non-political organisation, without political interference, ... Published 12 Oct, 2022 06:32am
Pakistan Minister calls for completing population census in Feb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister/Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Ahsan Iqbal emphasized that the population census is... Published 27 Jul, 2022 07:44am
Opinion The 2022-23 Annual Plan The Annual Plan for 2022-23 has been presented by the Planning Commission. This plan comes at a critical time when... Published 05 Jul, 2022 05:19am
Pakistan Economic challenges: minister asks officials to convene conference ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal directed to hold... Published 21 Apr, 2022 05:26am
Pakistan Clarification by Railways LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways rejected the news item published in Daily Business Recorder on March 05 regarding the... Published 08 Mar, 2022 05:16am
Pakistan Greater Thal Canal: Ecnec links final approval to PC’s recommendations ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) has linked the final approval of Greater ... Published 08 Jan, 2022 03:59am
