PAKISTAN NEWS

Ministry of Planning and Development Launches 5Es Framework to Turnaround PakistanThe Ministry of Planning and Development is proud to announce the launch of the 5Es Framework, a comprehensive strategy aimed at putting Pakistan on a sustained growth trajectory. The minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal while talking to the media maintained that following the successful Turnaround Pakistan Conference held in June 2022 and subsequent consultations with public and private stakeholders, this framework comprises a range of initiatives designed to drive economic development and address critical challenges faced by the nation. Shedding light on each of the Es, the minister stated that the 5Es Framework is centered around five key pillars:Talking about the first E which aims at increasing EX...

USAID announced $16.4 million in additional development and humanitarian assistance to support PakistanUSAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced $16.4 million in additional development and humanitarian assistance to support the resilience of communities in Pakistan that experienced 2022’s historically severe floods, which impacted an estimated 33 million people and had a devastating impact on infrastructure, crops, livelihoods, and livestock throughout the country. This new funding will reach over 20 million flood-affected individuals to assist in their recovery, risk reduction, and resilience. The assistance will address worsening food insecurity and malnutrition and help curb the spread of disease. In addition, this funding will support humanitarian partners to provide n...

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's meeting with Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Mir al-Shammari in BaghdadForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's meeting with Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Mir al-Shammari in Baghdad. The meeting discussed all aspects of relations between Pakistan and Iraq.Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Iraqi Interior Minister agreed to increase cooperation to increase public relations. Ease of Iraqi visa for Pakistani pilgrims and business community was also discussed in the meeting.Editor: Raja Kamran

Pakistan-Poland Bilateral Political ConsultationsThe 8th Round of Pakistan-Poland Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Islamabad on 5th June. The Pakistan delegation was led by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Muhammad Salem, while the Polish delegation was led by Under Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Mr. Wojiech Gerwel. H.E. Maciej Pisarski, the Polish Ambassador to Pakistan, also attended the Consultations. The two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and agreed to enhance high-level exchanges and dialogue. They reaffirmed their mutual desire to intensify cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, energy sector, dairy and agriculture, financial sector, defense, migration & mobility, higher education and harmoniz...

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, todayThe ECC accorded approval for issuance of GoP guarantee amounting to Rs. 9,500 million for Hyderabad-Sukkur motorway. The ECC approved Rs. 12 billion NDMA for procurement of relief items to restock/replenish its reserves. The ECC approved fixation of Maximum Retail Prices ( MRPs) of 49 drugs on the basis of being lower as compared to their prices in the neighboring countries.The ECC also approved following Supplementary and Technical Supplementary Grants:Rs. 839.129 million in favor of the project titled “New Gwadar International Airport (NIGA) of Ministry of Aviation.Rs. 120.450 million TSG in favor of Establishment Div...

FM Bilawal hopeful of stronger Pakistan-Iraq cooperation in futureForeign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday expressed the hope that bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Iraq would strengthen in the future. The foreign minister, addressing a joint press stakeout with his Iraqi counterpart, Dr. Fuad Hussein said that both the countries enjoyed decades old ties as they always supported each other in the hour of need. The foreign minister, who arrived here on a three-day visit from Jordan, on the second leg of two-nation tour.Bilawal told the media that every year, a huge number of Pakistani pilgrims visit Iraq to pay respects at Ziaraat. Earlier, both the foreign ministers held a meeting and discussed matters to boost bilateral ties between their countries. During the ...

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif statement on World Environment Day TodayPrime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif statement on World Environment Day Today. He said "On World Environment Day today, Pakistan joins the international community in renewing its commitment to phase out single-use plastic as part of its efforts to combat plastic pollution. The government has been actively working with national & international stakeholders to develop a legal instrument to end plastic pollution. I am glad to share that we are working on the Plastic Prohibition Regulation 2023 for Islamabad Capital Territory. The comprehensive framework under the Regulation will provide a timeline for phasing out single-use plastics. On this day, I urge all sections of society to come together fo...

Former Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar's press conferenceI condemn the events of 9, Usman Buzdar. There will be no citizen who does not condemn these events, Usman Buzdar. We are standing with the army and we will continue to stand, Usman Buzdar. I announce my withdrawal from politics, Usman Buzdar. May Allah protect everyone, Usman Buzdar. Innocent people have been arrested, they should be treated gently, Usman Buzdar. These innocent people should be released. I have served the people with good intentions. Usman Buzdar, who has been facing cases for 14 months, is not active in politics. I thought I would take a break from politics for some time, Usman Buzdar.Editor: Raja Kamran

The Central Development Working Party Meeting Clears 10 Development Projects Worth Rs.114.5 BillionThe Central Development Working Party (CDWP) under the esteemed chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal was convened on Thursday to review and approve vital development projects. During the meeting, the CDWP cleared a total of 10 projects with a combined value of Rs.114.5 billion. These projects spanned across various sectors, including energy, governance, health, higher education commission, transport, and communication. Out of the 10 projects, three have been recommended to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) with a total cost of Rs. 96 billion approximately. Furthermore, the CDWP approved Seve...

Visit of the Prime Minister to TürkiyeAt the invitation of President Recep Tayip Erdogan, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will attend the inauguration ceremony of President Erdogan in Ankara on 3 June 2023. The Prime Minister's visit will be a reaffirmation of the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan andTürkiye. The Prime Minister will convey warm felicitations on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan to President Erdogan on his re-election as President of Türkiye on 28 May 2023. The Prime Minister will also extend an invitation to President Erdogan to attend the 7th Meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) in Islamabad, with a view to providing further momentum to the diverse and multifaceted strategic partnership between Pakistan and ...