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July 2026
Islamabad 14th August 2026: Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports have reached a 20-year high of $457 million in FY2025, registering 34% growth, as Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal called on the pharmaceutical industry to build on this momentum and work with the government to make Pakistan a competitive, innovation-driven and globally export-oriented pharmaceutical hub. The Minister.....
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Balancing Urban Growth and Farmland Protection (2026) examines the impact of rapid urbanization on Pakistan's agricultural land and food secur...
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Pakistan is entering a critical demographic phase. With the population now exceeding 241 million and growing at an annual rate of 2.55%, the country is projected to cross the 380 million mark by 2050....
Pakistan is looking towards an innovative future. At the core of this is Quantum Valley Pakistan (QVP)—a pioneering initiative that seeks to position the country among a select group of nation...
A rights-based digital solution for public mental healthcare in Pakistan This year Pakistan's federal Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives launched a Mental Health an...