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Space Technology Essential to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Climate Change and Natural Disasters: Ahsan Iqbal
27 October 2026

Space Technology Essential to Protect Vulnerable Communities from Climate Change and Natural Disasters: Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, October 27, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has underscored the urgent need for the effective and timely use of space technology to protect vulnerable communities from the devastating impacts of climate change and natural disasters. ...

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Pakistan Rangers Defeat China’s Guangdong Team 3–1 in Exhibition Hockey Match at Narowal Sports City
26 October 2026

Pakistan Rangers Defeat China’s Guangdong Team 3–1 in Exhibition Hockey Match at Narowal Sports City

NAROWAL 26 October 2026: An excited hockey match between Pakistan Rangers and a team from China’s Guangdong Province was held at Narowal Sports City, with Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal attending as the chief guest. The event attracted a la...

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Federal Government Reaffirms Commitment to KP’s Development, Recommends Rs. 69.9 Billion Irrigation Project to Boost Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods, says Ahsan Iqbal
26 October 2026

Federal Government Reaffirms Commitment to KP’s Development, Recommends Rs. 69.9 Billion Irrigation Project to Boost Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods, says Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, October 26, 2026 : The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) met today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Ahsan Iqbal. The meeting reviewed and considered a wide range of development...

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University of Narowal Secures First Position at Islamabad Science Festival; Pakistan’s First Space Museum to Be Established at the University
18 October 2026

University of Narowal Secures First Position at Islamabad Science Festival; Pakistan’s First Space Museum to Be Established at the University

NAROWAL 18th October 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan’s first astronaut will embark on a space mission from China’s space centre on November 25, while the country aims to achieve a lunar landing by 2035. He said cooperati...

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Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Renewed Commitment to Quaid-e-Azam’s Vision, Targets $1 Trillion Economy by 2035
16 October 2026

Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Renewed Commitment to Quaid-e-Azam’s Vision, Targets $1 Trillion Economy by 2035

ISLAMABAD, October 16, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has called for renewed national commitment to the vision and principles of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, stressing that Pakistan’s progress depends on unity, self-belief and co...

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Pakistan, Lebanon to Enhance Cooperation in Trade, Education, Tourism and Sports
16 October 2026

Pakistan, Lebanon to Enhance Cooperation in Trade, Education, Tourism and Sports

Islamabad, October 16, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal met with Ambassador of Lebanon to Pakistan, His Excellency Abdulaziz Issa, to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral relations through trade, education, tourism, sports and people-to-peop...

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Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Restoring Moral Values and Strengthening Ethical Foundations for National Development
16 October 2026

Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Restoring Moral Values and Strengthening Ethical Foundations for National Development

Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Restoring Moral Values and Strengthening Ethical Foundations for National Development Islamabad, October 16, 2026 : Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized that sustainable national development requires strong mor...

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Ahsan Iqbal Calls on Youth to Move Beyond Criticism and Develop Practical Solutions to Pakistan’s Challenges
16 October 2026

Ahsan Iqbal Calls on Youth to Move Beyond Criticism and Develop Practical Solutions to Pakistan’s Challenges

Islamabad, October 16, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, addressing the National Youth Solution Sprint 2026 Round Two under Banu Shaheen initiative, emphasized the need to empower young people to move beyond identifying problems and actively contri...

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Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Revival of Pakistan’s Hockey Glory Through Youth Engagement and Private Sector Support
15 October 2026

Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Revival of Pakistan’s Hockey Glory Through Youth Engagement and Private Sector Support

Islamabad, October 15, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called for concerted efforts to revive Pakistan’s lost glory in hockey by promoting young talent, strengthening institutional support and encouraging greater private sector participation...

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Ahsan Iqbal Urges Chinese Investors to Make Pakistan a Regional Production and Export Hub under CPEC 2.0
14 October 2026

Ahsan Iqbal Urges Chinese Investors to Make Pakistan a Regional Production and Export Hub under CPEC 2.0

ISLAMABAD, October 14, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday called for stronger business-to-business cooperation between Pakistan and China, emphasizing that the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0) is focusing on ...

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Planning Minister calls for stronger value chains, global supply-chain partnerships and policy continuity at 39th PSDE Conference
14 October 2026

Planning Minister calls for stronger value chains, global supply-chain partnerships and policy continuity at 39th PSDE Conference

ISLAMABAD, October 14, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal outlined a roadmap for Pakistan’s $100 billion export ambition, calling for cluster-based development across the eight domains identified under URAAN Pakistan and stronger integration ...

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Planning Minister calls for stronger value chains, global supply-chain partnerships and policy continuity at 39th PSDE Conference
14 October 2026

Planning Minister calls for stronger value chains, global supply-chain partnerships and policy continuity at 39th PSDE Conference

ISLAMABAD, October 14, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal outlined a roadmap for Pakistan’s $100 billion export ambition, calling for cluster-based development across the eight domains identified under URAAN Pakistan and stronger integration ...

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