Press Releases

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Initiates Future Collaboration with University of Illinois Chicago and PM’s Flagship intiatives, PKLI and Jinnah Medical Complex

Chicago (USA), July 7, 2026: As part of his visit to the United States, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal visited the *University of Illinois Chicago to explore opportunities for academic, research and healthcare collaboration between Pakistan and the Un...

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Engages Pakistani Diaspora During US Visit, Calls for Partnership in Healthcare, Investment and Economic Transformation

Orlando, Florida (USA), July 5, 2026 : During his visit to the United States, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal , participated in the 49th Annual Convention of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) in Orlando and he...

Pakistan's Greatest Strength Lies in Its Youth; 45 Outstanding Overseas Scholars Join URAAN Pakistan "Mitti Ki Pukar" Summer Scholars Programme 2026: Ahsan Iqbal

July 1, 2026 Islamabad : Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, has said that Pakistan's greatest national asset is not its nuclear capability but its talented youth, emphasizing that the true strength of nations lies in investing in human capital,...

CDWP Approves 15 Development Projects Worth Rs. 34.74 Billion, Recommends 9 Mega Projects Worth Rs. 431.02 Billion to ECNEC under URAAN Pakistan

Islamabad, June 25th, 2026 : The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) met today under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Ahsan Iqbal. The meeting reviewed and considered a range of development ...

Ahsan Iqbal, Uzbek Ambassador Discuss Expanding Strategic Cooperation in Education, Connectivity, Trade and Cultural Exchange

Islamabad, June 23, 2026: Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, H.E. Alisher Tukhtaev, called on Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, in Islamabad on Tuesday. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues for further strengthening bilat...

Ahsan Iqbal Chairs National Price Monitoring Committee Meeting, Directs Strengthening of Market Monitoring and Supply Chain Mechanisms

Islamabad, 18 June 2026 : Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) today to review the prevailing price situation of essential commodities, market supply mechanisms, and measures aimed at ensu...

CDWP Approves 12 Development Projects Worth Rs 435.665 Billion Under URAAN Pakistan Initiative to Accelerate National Economic Transformation, Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, June 18, 2026 : The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) met today under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Ahsan Iqbal. The meeting reviewed and considered a range of development ini...

Planning Minister Directs Immediate Review of University Degree Programmes to Prepare Pakistan’s Youth for Industrial Revolution 4.0 and 5.0

Islamabad, 16 June 2026 : Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has directed the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to undertake an immediate and comprehensive review of all university degree programmes and curricula across Pakistan to align ...

Ahsan Iqbal Proposes Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister for Islamabad — A Capital Finally Getting Its Voice

ISLAMABAD, June 11, 2026: For the first time in over a decade, Islamabad's residents may soon have a say in how their city is run. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal shared the proposal for the federal capital to be transformed into a modern, citize...

APCC Held Today: For Accelerated Growth Pakistan Must Pivot from Debt Dependence to Export-Led Self-Reliance, Says Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, June 1, 2026 : The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) was held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, to review the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)...

Pakistan-China Friendship Enjoys Unprecedented Political Consensus Across Pakistan: Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Five Political Corridors to Support CPEC 2.0

Ahsan Iqbal Raises Serious Concerns Over Delayed PC-I, Cost Escalation and Weak Management of Diamer Basha Dam Project

Islamabad 21st 2026 : The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) met today under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Ahsan Iqbal. A revised project related to Ministry of Water Resources came und...