Press Releases

23 November 2020

Pakistan hosted first day-long virtual meeting of SAARC Planning Secretaries, chaired by Mr. Asad Rafi Chandna, in the Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives

Pakistan hosted first day-long virtual meeting of SAARC Planning Secretaries, chaired by Mr. Asad Rafi Chandna, in the Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Islamabad. All eight(8) member states attended the meeting with their virtual presence. The meeting extensively covered t...

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12 November 2020

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan chaired the workshop on implementation strategy to implement simplifications of Development Processes / Procedures for improving Project Management already approved by ECNEC

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan chaired the workshop on implementation strategy to implement simplifications of Development Processes / Procedures for improving Project Management already approved by ECNEC here in Islamabad on Thursday. The representatives of Federal Mini...

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9 November 2020

National Consultation on Finalizing Sectoral Priorities for Climate-Smart Financing, Policy, Planning, Agriculture and Water Resources Management in Pakistan.

Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI) organized two days Seminar on “National Consultation on Finalizing Sectoral Priorities for Climate-Smart Financing, Policy, Planning, Agriculture and Water Resources Management in Pakistan” with the financial support of the Worl...

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4 November 2020

A 2nd Meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) on Socio-economic Development under CPEC Framework .

A 2nd Meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) on Socio-economic Development under CPEC Framework was held today on November 4th, 2020 via video link, to discuss and review the projects under US $1 billion Chinese grant. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Boqing, Vice Chairman, China International Develo...

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4 November 2020

CDWP Approved 04 projects worth Rs. 3.69 Billion and Agreed for 02 projects worth Rs. 33.49 Billion:

Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting on Wednesday chaired by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan. CDWP approved 04 projects worth Rs.3.69 billion and agreed for 02 projects worth Rs. 33.49 billion. Senior officials from Planning Commission and federal ministries/d...

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22 October 2020

It has been reported in certain sections of Press that the new CPEC Authority Bill, 2020 will give immunity to Chairman, CPEC Authority and other officers from investigations of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)

It has been reported in certain sections of Press that the new CPEC Authority Bill, 2020 will give immunity to Chairman, CPEC Authority and other officers from investigations of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The news report is misleading. The report...

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21 October 2020

CDWP Approved 02 Mega Projects of MoFE&PT worth Rs. 8.175 Billion to Support Education System Under COVID-19 Pandemic

Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting on Wednesday chaired by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan. The development forum DCPC approved 02 mega projects of worth Rs.8.175 billion to support education system in Pakistan under COVID-19 pandemic. Senior officials from ...

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5 October 2020

Incumbent Government believes that a stable and prosperous GB can play an important role in the country’s economy: Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan.

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Dr. Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan has said that the incumbent government is fully committed to achieving the objectives of political stability and socio-economic development. We believe that a stable and prosperous GB can play an important role in the country’s economy...

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16 September 2020

CDWP Approved 04 Project worth Rs. 12.25 Billion, Recommended 02 projects worth Rs. 33.427 Billion to ECNEC & Allowed for Extension in re- tendering of One project worth Rs. 12. 10 Billion In Meeting:

Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting on Wednesday, presided over by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, approved 04 projects worth Rs. 12.25 billion and recommended 02 projects worth Rs. 33.427 billion to ECNEC for consideration & allowed for extension in re-tende...

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12 August 2020

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammed Jehanzeb Khan chaired a Progress Review meeting on PSDP Plus here in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammed Jehanzeb Khan chaired a Progress Review meeting on PSDP Plus here in Islamabad on Wednesday. Secretary Planning Mathar Niaz rana, CEO PPP Authority Malik Ahamd,, Provincial Chief Secretaries, representative from PM Office and senior officials of the Plann...

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6 August 2020

CDWP Approved 04 projects worth Rs. 16.112 Billion and recommended 02 projects worth Rs. 44.172 Billion to ECNEC:

Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting on Thursday chaired by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan. CDWP approved 04 projects worth Rs.16.112 billion and recommended 02 projects worth Rs. 44.172 billion to ECNEC for consideration. Additional Secretary Planning Huma...

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22 July 2020

Planning Commission to provide Rs 70 Billion for National COVID19 Programs

Planning Commission to provide Rs 70 Billion for National COVID19 Programs Islamabad, Pakistan – Declining daily cases of COVID19 is witnessing an agile Government response as the Deputy Chairman Planning Commission (DCPC) Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan chaired the third high level inter-provincial meet...

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