Pakistan will declare 2026 as the Year of Quaid-i-Azam. The decision marks the 150th birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The federal government announced national-level commemorations. Officials promised dignified and meaningful events. Meanwhile, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired a national committee meeting in Islamabad. The meeting discussed events for Quaid-i-Azam and Allama Iqbal anniversaries. A […]
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal
Govt steps up to resolve Gwadar’s power and water crisis
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired an important meeting in Quetta on Sunday to address the worsening power shortage and water supply issues in Gwadar, aiming to provide immediate relief for residents. The meeting emphasized the urgent need for quick action, as electricity shortages continue to disrupt daily life, especially affecting water pumping systems that supply […]
Planning minister pushes Pakistan-China EV partnership
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal emphasized Pakistan’s strong interest in using China’s advanced technology to develop the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Speaking during his official visit to Beijing, he highlighted the potential benefits of collaboration between the two countries. Pakistan aims to tap into China’s progress in next-generation battery technology, such as sodium-ion batteries, which have […]
First Pakistani astronaut to fly in 2026: Ahsan Iqbal
Pakistan is set to send its first astronaut to China’s Tiangong space station in 2026, according to Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. The mission will be carried out under the “Uraan Pakistan” initiative, which places special focus on space science and technology as a future national priority. During his visit to Beijing, Ahsan Iqbal met with […]
Pakistan, China unite to power next phase of CPEC
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on Saturday in Beijing. They discussed detailed plans for the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on industrial development, infrastructure projects, and enhanced business-to-business cooperation under CPEC Phase II. Iqbal conveyed Prime […]
Hope in unity: Zardari and Shehbaz join hands for stability
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an important meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. During the meeting, both leaders agreed to work closely for the betterment of the country. They stressed the need for joint efforts to ensure national stability, economic development, and lasting peace. The meeting was attended by key cabinet […]
Pakistan approves Rs 25 billion for key projects, focuses on energy, education, and digital growth
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved eight major projects worth Rs 25.19 billion. Additionally, it recommended a Rs 10.67 billion hydropower project in Gilgit-Baltistan to ECNEC for final approval. These decisions were made in a meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, aiming to boost growth in energy, education, transport, and IT sectors. […]
Centre proposes climate-based criteria for next NFC award
The federal government has proposed changing the formula for distributing funds among provinces. Instead of population-based sharing, the Centre wants to use climate adaptation and performance indicators. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal called the current system “regressive” because it rewards population growth, not real needs. The government plans to push this change at the upcoming National […]
Ahsan Iqbal unveils Rs. 4.2 trillion development budget to lead Pakistan from crisis to confidence
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal presented Pakistan’s Development Budget for 2025–2026, highlighting a strong shift from crisis to confidence. He reminded the nation that just two years ago, Pakistan was on the edge of economic collapse. Now, the country is focusing on growth, stability, and transformation. The GDP has started to rebound with 2.7% growth this […]
Pakistan invites Turkmen energy firms to boost trade and regional growth
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has invited Turkmen energy companies to set up operations in Pakistan. He made the offer during his visit to Turkmenistan for the ECO Forum on Sustainable Development. Iqbal emphasized the potential for strong cooperation between Turkmenistan’s cotton sector and Pakistan’s textile industry. The minister highlighted further opportunities in agriculture, including meat, […]