Press Releases

Inauguration Ceremony of Training for Census Master Trainers for Pakistan's 7th Agricultural Census

Inauguration Ceremony of Training for Census Master Trainers for Pakistan's 7th Agricultural Census – "The First Digital Integrated Count" July 12, 2024 Mr. Awais Manzur Sumra, Secretary for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives (PD&SI), commended the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) ...

Ahsan Iqbal proposes four-pronged approach to synergize efforts to achieve sustainable development

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal Friday said that by aligning its national strategies with global objectives, fostering regional and international collaboration, driving innovation, and sharing knowledge, the world community could synergize efforts...

The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has developed/launched the PC-III module under the Intelligent Project Automation System (iPAS).

The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has developed/launched the PC-III module under the Intelligent Project Automation System (iPAS). The PC-III module is now functional as of 1st July 2024, replacing the PMES (Project Monitoring & Evaluation System). All Focal Persons ...

وفاقی وزیر منصوبہ بندی و ترقی کا بیجنگ، چائینہ سے پیغام

Pakistan and China’s resolve to implement upgraded CPEC Phase II unshakable

The Planning Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, held a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Jiang Zaidong, at his office to discuss the ongoing and upcoming initiatives under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). During the meeting, Minister Iqbal underscored ...

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, Inaugurates Seventh Agricultural Census 2024*

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, inaugurated the Seventh Agricultural Census 2024 at a ceremony held by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). In his address, he emphasized the significant achievement of conducting a highly transparent digital censu...

International Conference on CPEC Highlights Transformative Potential for Regional Development and Global Cooperation

The International Conference on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), themed "CPEC: Enhancing Community with a Shared Future for Mankind," was held in Islamabad, bringing together distinguished guests, experts, and policymakers to explore the vast potential and strategic significance of CPEC....

Review of Mutually Agreed Projects Between Pakistan and China Conducted

Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired an important meeting to follow up on the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, focusing on the progress of mutually agreed projects between Pakistan and China. The meeting was attended by Secretary Planning Mr. Awais Manzur Sumra, along with senior offi...

ڈیجیٹل ٹیکنالوجی کے ذریعے جمہوریت کو مضبوط کرنا ہوگا

وفاقی وزیر برائے منصوبہ بندی، ترقی، اور خصوصی اقدامات احسن اقبال نے ڈیجیٹل معیشت اور سوشل میڈیا کے ذریعے انتخابی مہم پر منعقدہ سیمینار میں بطور مہمان خصوصی شرکت کی۔ ...

The Planning Minister, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, addressed as the Chief Guest at a five-day regional conference on "Empowering Workforce and Gender Inclusivity: Navigating the TVET Landscape through Digitalization and Green Practices." The event was organized by the Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC), S...

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) today in Islamabad, focusing on the Carbon Market. The meeting was attended by the Member Climate Change Ministry of Planning and seni...

Government Efforts Lead to Inflation Drop Amid Global Economic Pressures: Prof. Ahsan Iqbal

Government Efforts Lead to Inflation Drop Amid Global Economic Pressures: Prof. Ahsan Iqbal National Price Monitoring Committee Meeting Reveals Significant Inflation Decline from 29.45% to 12.6% Over the Past Year Islamabad, July 4, 2024: Planning Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal chaired a meeting of th...