31 h. ago US targets Iran’s oil trade and Hezbollah in new round of sanctions

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on a network accused of smuggling Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil and targeting a Hezbollah-linked financial institution. The Treasury Department announced these actions on Thursday, aiming to cut off key revenue sources fueling Iran’s regional influence and militant support. According to officials, the sanctioned network is operated […]

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2 d. ago 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 […]

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4 d. ago Opposition protests removal of MPAs from Punjab House committees

LAHORE: Opposition lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly protested outside the legislature on Monday after the removal of four of their members from standing committee chairmanships through no-confidence motions. The opposition MPAs affected by the move were Ansar Iqbal (suspended), Rai Muhammad Murtaza Iqbal (suspended), Saima Kanwal (suspended), and Muhammad Ahsan Ali, who were chairing the […]

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6 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal blames PTI for targeting institutions, praises government’s economic recovery efforts

NAROWAL – Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal strongly criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday for targeting state institutions, especially through social media campaigns. He accused the party of spreading negativity against the country’s armed forces and undermining national unity. Speaking at a public ceremony in Narowal, Ahsan Iqbal said that the […]

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7 d. ago Attaullah Tarar Blames PTI’s Failed System for Swat River Tragedy

ISLAMABAD – Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar strongly criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government over delays in the Swat River rescue operation, blaming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) 12-year governance for the tragedy. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Tarar said the heartbreaking incident in Swat had left the entire nation in grief, with the Prime […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz orders leasing of ships to cut $4 billion sea trade loss

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to lease additional ships in order to strengthen its fleet and reduce heavy sea trade losses. During a high-level meeting on Friday, the prime minister reviewed the current operations of PNSC. The session was attended by Economic Affairs Minister Ahsan Iqbal, […]

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2 w. ago 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. […]

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3 w. ago Kundi lauds FPCCI for pivotal role in driving country’s economic development

  Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday praised the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)

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3 w. ago Ahsan highlights development priorities, says Balochistan put on accelerated path

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while highlighting development priorities of the government, said here on Thursday that Balochistan has been put on accelerated development path for which Rs230 billion have been earmarked in the federal budget 2025-26. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said, development of Balochistan was […]

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3 w. ago 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 […]

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3 w. ago Ahsan Iqbal says PTI left Pakistan bankrupt, we are fixing their damage

Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said PTI left Pakistan’s economy in ruins. He called PTI a proxy for India. He added that his government is still removing the economic problems left behind by PTI. These problems, he said, are like landmines planted in the country’s progress. Iqbal explained that when his party took power, many […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan unveils national big data portal and quantum valley to power digital future

Pakistan took a major leap in digital transformation as Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal officially launched the National Big Data Portal on Thursday. Developed by LUMS and backed by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the platform will offer centralized access to public data for researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and citizens. It includes geo-tagged data from over […]

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3 w. ago Jam Kamal launches PharmEx Pakistan to boost pharma exports to $3 billion

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has announced the near-launch of PharmEx Pakistan. This is a new Pharma Export Promotion Council under the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). The minister praised the sector’s growth and promised full government support. He said the pharmaceutical industry has strong potential to grow exports. While speaking at […]

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3 w. ago Country reaches $411bn GDP milestone, reports broad economic recovery amid reforms

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy has made a remarkable recovery, reaching a $411 billion GDP milestone for the fiscal year 2025, driven by IMF-backed reforms, robust industrial growth, and record investor confidence. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb announced the achievement on Monday, marking a historic turning point in the country’s economic trajectory. At the launch of the […]

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4 w. ago Govt achieves Rs4 trn development outlay three years ahead of schedule

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday said the incumbent government had achieved a significant milestone by preparing a Rs4 trillion national development outlay for the fiscal year 2025–26, in just the second year of its five-year term, a target originally scheduled for 2028–29. Speaking to the media at the […]

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