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Pakistan recognized for its leadership at the Global Caregiver forum under the vision of PM Shahbaz Sharif

Madrid, Spain – January 15, 2026 : Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, participated in a landmark high-level international event co-hosted by UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Government of Spain. The forum brought together gl...

Ahsan Iqbal Greenlights Five Health Projects under Uraan Pakistan, Boosting Access for Millions

Islamabad, January 15, 2026– Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) and approved five transformative health projects. These initiatives under the Uraan Pakistan Soci...

First Meeting of Task Force on National Water Security Held Under Chairmanship of Prof. Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, January 13 The first meeting of the Task Force on National Water Security was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal. Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Moeen Wattoo, also attended the meet...

Wheat sowing targets met, Perishable Food and sugar prices declined, National Price Monitoring Committee informed.

Islamabad January 6 Prof Ahsan Iqbal directs action on food quality, cold chains and Ramadan supply management Islamabad: January 5, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal, on Monday chaired a meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee in...

وفاقی وزیر برائے منصوبہ بندی، ترقی و خصوصی اقدامات پروفیسر احسن اقبال نے کہا ہے کہ ہائیر ایجوکیشن کمیشن کے زیرِ انتظام “مکتب” کا اجرا پاکستان کی اعلیٰ تعلیم کے لیے قومی عزم اور ڈیجیٹل تبدیلی کا واضح پیغام ہے۔ انہوں نے یہ بات مکتب کے اجرا کے موقع پر آن لائن خطاب کرتے ہوئے کہی۔

اسلام آباد 5 جنوری وفاقی وزیر برائے منصوبہ بندی، ترقی و خصوصی اقدامات پروفیسر احسن اقبال نے کہا ہے کہ ہائیر ایجوکیشن کمیشن کے زیرِ انتظام “مکتب” کا اجرا پاکستان کی...

Ahsan Iqbal Chairs 7th Task Force Meeting on Higher Education Pay Scale Reforms

Islamabad, December 31 The seventh meeting of the Task Force established to review the pay scale system for recruitment in higher educational institutions was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal. Addressing the me...

وفاقی وزیر احسن اقبال کی مسلم لیگ (ن) کے 119ویں یومِ تاسیس کی تقریب میں بطور مہمانِ خصوصی شرکت

Planning minister reviews Rs 2.1 trillion power, hydel power portfolio; seeks three-year completion plan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review critical Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects in the power and hydel energy sectors, directing the Power Division to prioritise important nea...

Groundwork for ML-1 Karachi–Rohri Section to Begin in 2026 as Planning Minister Reviews Key PSDP Projects

Islamabad, 27th December: Federal Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level review meeting on key Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects in the railways, highways, and water sectors, directing the relevant ministries to prioritise timely execution, quality assurance, and realistic...

A meeting of the National Committee constituted to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal.

A meeting of the National Committee constituted to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaull...

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) convened today under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives/ Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, 12th November 2025 : The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) convened today under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives/ Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Ahsan Iqbal. During the meeting, eight important development project...

Launch of Tea Commercialisation Strategy in Pakistan - Special Address by Federal Minister for Planning Prof. Ahsan Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, addressed the inaugural ceremony of Pakistan’s Tea Commercialisation Strategy as the chief guest. The event was attended by representatives of the FAO, provincial governments, agricultural experts, and relevant st...