ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday emphasised the need for evidence-based decision-making to guide education policy in Pakistan. He said the effective use of data and research was essential to align the education system with national development goals. Read More: Challenges and prospects of Education Policy 2021: University of […]
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Ahsan Iqbal credits Nawaz for development projects in country
Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Saturday that Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had introduced development based politics in the country. He said this while addressing the launching ceremony of the book titled ‘Mard-e-Ahan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’ written by Muhammad Nawaz Raza at Lahore Press Club. He said, “Nawaz Sharif […]
PTI under fire as parties rally behind armed forces
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum closed ranks behind Pakistan’s armed forces on Sunday, criticising the PTI for what they described as an orchestrated attempt to malign state institutions and an alleged conspiracy against Pakistan. Taking to the X platform, PML-N leader and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal called Imran’s political rhetoric “a deeply irresponsible and […]
GB expected to get additional 100MW by June, says Ahsan
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday chaired the third high-level meeting of the PM Committee constituted to devise a permanent solution to recurring water and power outages in Gwadar district, and reviewed progress on ongoing and planned power projects in both Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Gwadar. The meeting was attended […]
Ahsan Iqbal calls for deeper Pak-China cooperation on industry, agriculture
Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the current global landscape is undergoing profound transformation, with Central Asia and South Asia emerging as core engines driving global economic growth. Addressing the Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation opened in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, he highlighted […]
Pakistan proposes 4-point plan to boost regional connectivity at Urumqi summit
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday called for renewed commitment to regional connectivity, economic integration and long-term cooperation among China, Central Asia and South Asia, stressing that “great nations and great cultures do not rise in isolation; they flourish through exchange.” In his televised address at the Tian […]
Ahsan Iqbal: PTI aligned with India, Israel to tarnish Pakistan
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of working with Israel and India to damage Pakistan’s image. He made the remarks during the Green Productivity Conference in Lahore. He said such actions are against national interests and cannot be considered patriotic. Iqbal criticized PTI for supporting anti-Pakistan agendas abroad. He said promoting resolutions against […]
Pakistan seeks 20,000 PhD scholarships to boost knowledge economy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sought 20,000 PhD scholarships from China and the United States — 10,000 from each country — in a bid to strengthen its human resource base and accelerate knowledge-driven growth, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday. Speaking at a news conference during the launch of the Development Update October 2025, the minister […]
Pakistan adopts climate-smart planning to ensure sustainable growth: Ahsan Iqbal
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said Pakistan had transitioned from a reactive climate response to a proactive climate-smart planning framework, aimed at tackling the pressing environmental and developmental challenges confronting the country. “Our government’s commitment is clear. We have moved from reactive climate response to proactive climate smart […]
Ahsan Iqbal assures no threat to Provincial autonomy
London: Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday reassured that the government has no intention of abrogating provincial autonomy while speaking to media at the Pakistan High Commission in London. He emphasized that the 27th Constitutional Amendment, recently approved by the federal cabinet, is aimed at resolving existing governance issues and “brings no benefit to the […]