Press Releases

5 August 2026

Planning Minister Chairs High-Level Deliberations on Sustainable Development and Fiscal Reforms for Gilgit-Baltistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 5: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Prime Minister's Review Committee on Gilgit-Baltistan, constituted on the directions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to examine key financial, governan...

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3 August 2026

Pakistan's Youth Are Shaheens, Not Cockroaches: Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, August 3, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, said on Monday that Pakistan stands at the threshold of a new dawn—one defined by hope, determination, national unity, and renewed prospects for progress. Addressing the launch ce...

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3 August 2026

Pakistan, Spain Agree to Expand Cooperation in Higher Education, Agriculture, Sports and Human Development: Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, August 3, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Carlos Aragon, in Islamabad on Monday to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in higher education, agricul...

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30 July 2026

Ahsan Iqbal Chairs 91st CPEC Review Meeting, Directs Expedited Implementation of Strategic Projects

Islamabad 30 July 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday launched the Ministry of Planning's Monthly Development Update – July 2026 while outlining the government's economic priorities, development agenda and strategic direction for f...

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29 July 2026

One Million Pakistani Youth to Be Mobilized to Lead Community Awareness Campaigns Under URAAN Pakistan: Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, July 29, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, has said that Pakistan stands at a defining moment in its development journey where policy continuity, investment in human capital, evidence-based planning and positive societal trans...

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28 July 2026

Efficient Logistics Is the Backbone of a Competitive Economy and Export-Led Growth: Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad: 28th July 2026: The 68th meeting of the National Logistics Board (NLB) was held under the chairmanship of the Honorable Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (PDSI) and Chairman NLB, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal. Other members of the apex logistics body attended the meetin...

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16 July 2026

Ahsan Iqbal seeks strategic partnerships with Boston University and Harvard institutions to advance Pakistan's knowledge economy and innovation agenda

Boston, USA | July 16, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, held a series of high-level engagements with academic leaders, researchers and innovation institutions in Boston on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening Pakistan's collaboration with leading Amer...

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15 July 2026

Ahsan Iqbal calls for deeper Pakistan–Cornell University partnership in higher education, research and innovation

New York | July 15, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, visited Cornell University on Wednesday during the United States visit, where he held a series of high-level meetings with the University's academic leadership, researchers and faculty to strengt...

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14 July 2026

Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Greater Global Solidarity to Achieve SDGs at UN High-Level Political Forum

New York, July 14, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development while calling for stronger global cooperation, climate justice, and reforms to the internatio...

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14 July 2026

Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, UNDP Administrator Discuss Strengthening Pakistan–UNDP Development Partnership

United Nations, July 14 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, met with Alexander De Croo, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York today. They discussed Pakistan's development priorities including the...

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11 July 2026

Ahsan Iqbal Highlights Pakistan's Strategic Transformation, Calls URAAN Pakistan the Path to a $1 Trillion Economy

Houston, USA, July 11, 2026 : Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, addressed students, faculty members, researchers, and members of the Pakistani community at Rice University, where he said Pakistan has entered a new phase of opportunity after achieving th...

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11 July 2026

Ahsan Iqbal says National Population Council, under PM’s leadership, will drive whole-of-government action to turn demographic pressure into national strength

Islamabad, July 11, 2026: On the occasion of World Population Day, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to addressing Pakistan’s population challenge through coordinated, evidence-based and whole-of-gove...

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