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Access to higher education is one of the key to growth, development: Ahsan Iqbal Addresses on Int’l summit on education

Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal said that the access to higher education is one of the keys to growth and development, and the incumbent government is committed to provide access to education to underprivileged segments of our society. The Min...

Planning Ministry Conducts Seminar in FJWU to spread awareness on pro-women legislation

YDFs of Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives conducted seminar in FJWU as part of 16 days of activism on behalf of the Planning Commission. The seminar was held to spread awareness among women regarding pro-women legislature. The penalists from FIA, NCSW, and FJWU gave their...

وزارت منصوبہ بندی کا ڈونرز کے ساتھ بحالی تعمیر نو پر مبنی جامع ورک پر کام تیز، 4RFs پر مبنی فریم ورک جنوری میں ڈونرز کانفرنس میں باقاعدہ پیش کیا جائے گا۔

وفاقی وزیر برائے منصوبہ بندی و ترقی پروفیسر احسن اقبال سے چینی سفیر نونگ رانگ کی ملاقات

Late journalist Ziauddin to be conferred Sitara-e-Imtiaz: Ahsan Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives announced to confer Sitara-e-Imtiaz — the country’s third-highest civilian honour — to the late journalist Ziauddin for his contribution in the field of journalism while paying tribute to him on his first death anniversary on Tues...

16-day campaign against gender violence kicks off by Planning Ministry Establishes Gender Unit. No country can progress without active participation of women: Ahsan Iqbal

The Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has launched a 16 days campaign against Gender Based Violence (GBV) and established a Gender Unit in the ministry amid the socioeconomic empowerment of women to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Fr...

Planning Minister stresses for investing in higher education Development of Balochistan is a top priority of govt: Ahsan Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the need for investing in higher education to create upward social mobility while reiterating that the government is committed to uplift Balochistan. The Minister made these remarks while addressing 36...

China acknowledges Ahsan Iqbal’s contribution in CPEC promotion Terms 11th JCC, PM Shahbaz Sharif's vist to China a great success

Chinese For­eign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian has acknowledged contribution of Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal by calling him an active supporter of progress under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Noting relevant reports, Zhao Lijian rem...

Planning Ministry to establish GIL to ensure transparency in governance

In order to ensure good governance and transparency in the country, the Ministry for Planning Development & Special Initiatives has decided to establish Governance Innovation Lab (GIL). The announcement was made on Wednesday during a roundtable on good governance and transparency, organized by the P...

Development Fellows program empowers youth to learn public policy matters: Ahsan Iqbal 40 YDFs takes oath from Minister

Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday reiterated that government is committed to provide opportunities to the youth and Young Development Fellows (YDFs) program is one the initiative, which was restarted aimed to empower them to learn public...

Minister reviews CPEC project after 11th JCC, PM China’s visit Directs stakeholders to expedite process

Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday reviewed progress over CPEC projects after the 11th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting held last month and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China while directed the concerned stak...

Minister shows displeasure over unnecessary delay in execution of Narowal Sports City

Federal Minister Planning and Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Monday directed the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) to submit PC-1 of the Narowal Sports City on November 30. The Minister made these directions while chairi...