MoF asked to make CPEC SEZs tax-free ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed Finance Ministry to clear dividends owed to Chinese firms operating in... Updated 17 May, 2024 09:05am
Print Govt intends to convert 3 imported coal-run power plants to Thar coal ISLAMABAD: The government intends to convert three plants running on imported coal to Thar coal after taking Chinese... Updated 17 May, 2024 09:24am
Print Development budget, PSDP: PM directs setting up of Ahsan-led panel ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that a cabinet committee to be headed by the Minister for... Updated 16 May, 2024 09:02am
Business & Finance Ahsan emphasises role of growth in economic development ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the critical... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Business & Finance Pakistan can become a $1 trillion economy by 2035: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that there is a need... Published 16 May, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan Meeting discusses role, reforms of Planning Commission ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal presided over a high-level... Published 15 May, 2024 05:47am
Markets Islamabad seeks Chinese assistance for completion of two hydropower projects Planning minister Ahsan Iqbal says government intends to revive original momentum of CPEC projects and remains committed to high-quality development Updated 10 May, 2024 08:28pm
Pakistan Ahsan Iqbal leaves for China ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday evening left ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Through transfer of modern technology: Minister for enhancing cooperation with China ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal co-chaired a meeting with... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Trade, communications sectors: ML-1 Railway project vital for progress: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the ML-1 Railway... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan ET issues notices to ECP on pleas challenging Ahsan’s victory LAHORE: An election tribunal on Monday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on three separate... Published 07 May, 2024 07:02am
Pakistan Sustainable development not possible without peace: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that it is... Published 07 May, 2024 06:46am
Business & Finance Animal husbandry sector: Ahsan underscores need for stronger industry-academia ties ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the crucial... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
Pakistan NHA asked to expedite ongoing projects ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal directed the National... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Print CPEC: Preparatory meeting discusses 13th JCC ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal chaired a preparatory meeting for the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee... Updated 27 Apr, 2024 05:35pm
Pakistan PM vows to deal with challenges facing Sindh govt KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Wednesday chaired a meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 08:54am
Business & Finance Economic growth linked to continuity of policies ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that peace, stability, and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Print 5Es framework: Planning ministry seeks action plan ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (MPD&SI) has sought action plan of the... Updated 14 Apr, 2024 09:41am
Pakistan 5Es framework: Ministries told to come up with concrete plan ISLAMABAD: The first steering committee meeting on the 5Es framework was held on Wednesday to expedite its... Published 28 Mar, 2024 05:47am
Print Early completion of Gwadar Power Plant ordered Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal directs concerned stakeholders to remove all the bottlenecks and start the construction work immediately Updated 27 Mar, 2024 11:48am
Print Pakistan, China agree to expedite CPEC Phase-2 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China agreed to expedite phase-2 of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), while... Updated 23 Mar, 2024 09:18pm
Opinion CPEC under the renewed govt focus It is heartening to note that there are strong indications that clearly suggest that the China Pakistan Economic... Published 16 Mar, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan 7th Population & Housing Census-2023: Data collected strategic resource for Data-Driven Policy Making: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: The data collected through 7th Population and Housing Census-2023 is a strategic resource for Data-Driven... Published 16 Mar, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Minister given briefing on CPEC projects ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Wednesday, gave a comprehensive briefing ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan PML-N expels Mehtab Abbasi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) expelled senior party leader Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Abbasi from the... Published 21 Jan, 2024 03:10am
Pakistan MQM, JUI-F and GDA: PML-N mulling forging electoral alliance in Sindh LAHORE: The parliamentary board of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which met here on Monday with the party... Published 19 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Pakistan Timely elections: PML-N decides to approach LHC LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to approach the Lahore High Court (LHC) to ensure the... Published 16 Dec, 2023 05:49am
Pakistan PTI crossed ‘red line’ on May 9: Ahsan LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) said on Tuesday that the PTI crossed red line on May 9 and also... Published 06 Dec, 2023 04:27am
Business & Finance Socioeconomic landscape in Pakistan: CPEC has transformational impact: Ahsan BEIJING: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative ... Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:28am
Print Dar made PML-N election cell chairman LAHORE: Former finance minister Senator Ishaq Dar has been appointed election cell chairman of the Pakistan Muslim... Updated 05 Nov, 2023 09:26am
