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First Time in History, Rs. 1,046 Billion Spent on Development Projects in a Single Fiscal Year 2024-2025

10Jul

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First Time in History, Rs. 1,046 Billion Spent on Development Projects in a Single Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Islamabad, July 10, 2025(Memoona): Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing the media at the launch of the Monthly Development Update for July 2025, said that the fiscal year 2024–25 concluded with encouraging macroeconomic indicators.The Minister noted first time ever Rs. 1,046 billion (96%) of the PSDP for FY2024–25 had been utilized, reflecting strong implementation. This utilization is driving inclusive growth through targeted investments in exports, innovation, and human development. The PSDP, which was limited to Rs. 754 billion last year, is now back on the path of growth, said Ahsan IqbalHe noted that GDP growth is on an upward trajectory, inflation has eased, and both fiscal and external sector stability have been ...

Inflation Drops to 4.5% in FY 2024-25 – Lowest in Nine Years

4Jul

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Inflation Drops to 4.5% in FY 2024-25 – Lowest in Nine Years

Islamabad, July 4, 2025(Memoona): Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) in Islamabad to review the inflationary trends and pricing mechanism across the country. The meeting was attended by the Chief Economist, Chief Statistician, senior officials from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and representatives from relevant federal and provincial departments.During the meeting, the Chief Statistician presented key data indicating that the inflation rate for the fiscal year 2024-25 stood at 4.5%, significantly down from 23.4% recorded during the previous year. Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted this as the lowest inflation rate in the past nine years, reflecting the government's ...

Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China

22Jan

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Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China

22nd January 2025, Islamabad (Kamran Raja) : The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China. The event was graced by the Honorable Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, and His Excellency Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong.In his address, Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the significance of the Lunar New Year as a time of renewal, reflection, and hope, symbolizing wisdom, resilience, and transformation. He emphasized the unshakable bond between Pakistan and China, often described as higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, and sweeter than honey.Reflecting on the achievements of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the Minister desc...

URAAN PAKISTAN provides a Transformative Roadmap for Socio-Economic Progress, says Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal

3Jan

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URAAN PAKISTAN provides a Transformative Roadmap for Socio-Economic Progress, says Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal

03 January 2025, Islamabad( Kamran Raja ):Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, addressed a post-launch press conference today, outlining the key objectives, strategies, and implementation mechanisms for the Government of Pakistan’s ambitious Uraan Pakistan Initiative, launched on December 31, 2024. Speaking to journalists, intellectuals, and policymakers, the Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to transforming Pakistan into a $3 trillion economy by 2047 through targeted reforms and inclusive development.The Minister, responsible for coordinating the implementation of Uraan Pakistan across all state institutions and ministries, emphasized that this initiative represents a national commitment to overcoming socio-economic challenges...

Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level consultative meeting on enhancing the efficiency of Karachi ports by improving hinterland connectivity

22Nov

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Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level consultative meeting on enhancing the efficiency of Karachi ports by improving hinterland connectivity

22 Nov 2024, Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level consultative meeting on enhancing the efficiency of Karachi ports by improving hinterland connectivity here in Islamabad on Friday.The meeting was attended by Secretary Planning Awais Manzur Sumra, Member Infrastructure Waqas Anwar, CEO of the Public Private Partnership Authority, and senior representatives from the Ministries of Maritime Affairs, Communications, Railways, Aviation Division, and Commerce Division.During the meeting, Member Infrastructure Waqas Anwar presented a detailed briefing on improving port efficiency. He provided a progress update from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs regarding a committee constituted by the Prime Minister’s Office ...

Islamabad: Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Delays and Cost Escalation in Diamer Basha Dam Project

13Sep

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Islamabad: Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Delays and Cost Escalation in Diamer Basha Dam Project

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a review meeting on the progress of the Diamer Basha Dam project. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Planning, Chairman WAPDA, and senior officials of other relevant departments.During the meeting, Ahsan Iqbal said that the Diamer Basha Dam is a crucial project for Pakistan's water and food security and must be completed expeditiously in the national interest. He said that until 2018, the estimated construction cost of the Diamer Basha Dam was Rs. 479 billion, and Rs. 120 billion had already been spent on land acquisition. However, due to delays and unnecessary postponements during the previous government, the cost of the project has increased significantly. He said that in 2020, c...

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the 4th meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities

9Sep

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the 4th meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the 4th meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Planning, Secretary Economic Affairs, Chief Secretaries of all Provinces, the Country Directors of the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB), the UN Resident Coordinator, the UNDP Resident Representative, the Deputy Head of Mission of the EU and senior officials from the Planning Commission.The agenda of the meeting included a review and follow-up on decisions made during the 3rd PSC meeting, a progress review of ongoing 4RF projects, updates on flood reconstruction and coordination efforts with UNDP, and the current status of ...

وفاقی وزیر احسن اقبال نے سبز اور سستی توانائی کے حل کی ضرورت پر زور دیا

3Sep

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وفاقی وزیر احسن اقبال نے سبز اور سستی توانائی کے حل کی ضرورت پر زور دیا

احسن اقبال نے سبز اور سستی توانائی کے حل کی ضرورت پر زور دیا۔ توانائی کے شعبے میں بے شمار چیلنجز درپیش ہیں. پاکستان کو توانائی کی کمی کے مسائل سے نمٹنے کے لیے جدید منصوبے درکار ہیں. سی پیک کے تحت متعدد بجلی کے منصوبے شروع کیے گئے ہیں. توانائی کے مربوط منصوبوں کے ذریعے توانائی کے وسائل کا بہتر استعمال ممکن ہوگا. ملک میں سردیوں میں توانائی کی طلب بڑھانے کی ضرورت ہے حکومت نے 16 ماہ میں توانائی کے منصوبے متعارف کرائے ہیں. توانائی سے متعلق تمام شعبوں کے مابین ہم آہنگی پیدا کرنے کی ضرورت ہے. بجلی کی طلب اور رسد میں توازن برقرار رکھنے کے لیے اصلاحات کی جائیں گی. پاکستان میں مہنگائی کی شرح میں کمی آئی ہے اور معیشت کے حوالے سے عالمی سطح پر ریٹنگ بہتر ہوئی ہے. معیشت کو ترقی کی راہ پر گامزن کرنے کے لیے پالیسیوں کا تسلسل ضروری ہے Sub Editor Ghufran...

Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives organized the Pakistan Development Summit

15May

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Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives organized the Pakistan Development Summit

Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives organized the Pakistan Development SummitThe Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives organized the Pakistan Development Summit, which brought together leading experts from various fields to deliberate on the effective implementation of a comprehensive framework for economic growth and development.Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal, emphasized that Pakistan is rich in all forms of wealth, but development is impossible without peace and political stability. He hailed projects like CPEC as gifts for the nation and underscored the need for a comprehensive national economic charter to ensure sustained progress. The Minister stressed the importance of efficient resource utili...