Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, has said that Pakistan is once again on the right path toward stability and economic progress. He stressed that peace, policy continuity, and national unity are vital for sustaining growth and turning Pakistan into a model of development. Speaking at the inauguration of a […]
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Ahsan urges strong connection with holy Quran, Sunnah to reclaim glory
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqba, on Wednesday, called for a renewed commitment to the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), stressing that fulfilling the responsibilities of Khilafah al-Arz (Claiphate on Earth) required a deep and practical connection with Islam. Addressing […]
‘Ma’arka-e-haq’: Govt unveils theme for independence day 2025
Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has announced that this year’s Independence Day (August 14, 2025) will be celebrated under the theme “Ma’arka-e-Haq” (The Battle for Truth) — symbolizing the nation’s ongoing commitment to truth, justice, resilience, and unity in the face of internal and external challenges. The decision was taken during a high-level consultative meeting […]
Ahsan Iqbal warns: Pakistan’s population headed for 386 million by 2050
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on population management, calling it a national emergency. He warned that Pakistan’s 2.55% population growth rate could push the population beyond 386 million by 2050. The Minister stressed that family size affects every aspect of life—health, education, and jobs—and urged national coordination to […]
No IMF pressure on budget, defense budget to increase, public will get relief: Ahsan Iqbal
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal stated that the government faces no pressure from the IMF regarding the upcoming budget. He confirmed that due to the current security situation in the region, the defense budget will see a significant increase. At the same time, the government remains committed to providing financial […]
Vaccination for 18 and above to commence from 3rd, says Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) was called today to review the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country and take major decisions to monitor the spread of the disease and ease lockdown restrictions. The meeting, which was to be presided over by the prime minister was held at the PM […]
Walk-in vaccination for citizens above 30 to start tomorrow: Asad
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar who also heads the NCOC said Friday that it has been decided in the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) meeting today to open up walk-in vaccination for people aged 30 and above from Saturday. In the NCOC meeting today it was decided to open up walk […]