29 h. ago Food or housing? Ahsan Iqbal sounds alarm on land conversion

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal has raised a red flag over Pakistan’s growing housing sprawl. He warned that the rapid conversion of fertile farmland into housing societies is a major threat to national food security. Chairing a high-level committee in Islamabad on Wednesday, he called for urgent legislation and long-term planning to protect agricultural land. Iqbal […]

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4 d. ago Ahsan stresses integration of Seerah and modern education for national revival

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, has emphasized that the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) serve as a beacon of guidance for all and must be integrated with modern education to shape the future of the younger generation. He expressed these views while addressing the concluding […]

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5 d. ago Ahsan urges return to the golden principles of the Prophet’s Seerah to regain lost ground

Minister attributes Muslim world’s decline largely to its detachment from education and research LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday emphasized that the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) serve as a beacon of guidance for all and must be integrated with modern education to […]

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5 d. ago Finance ministry sounds alarm over Rs 5.9 trillion in govt losses

The latest report from the Ministry of Finance shows that losses in more than 15 government-owned companies have crossed Rs 5.9 trillion. The report reveals a sharp increase in losses during the first six months of the last fiscal year. Pension liabilities also rose, reaching Rs 1.7 trillion. These rising losses add significant pressure on […]

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7 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal declares population growth and child stunting as national emergency

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, on Thursday declared the dual threat of unchecked population growth and widespread child stunting a national emergency. He warned that these challenges are severely undermining Pakistan’s future economic competitiveness, governance capacity, and human development prospects. Speaking at a function held in observance of […]

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7 d. ago Carpet exporters hit by high taxes on inputs, demand urgent support

ISLAMABAD – July 10, 2025: Pakistan’s leading textile and carpet exporters have sounded the alarm over skyrocketing energy costs and the possible imposition of new US tariffs, saying these challenges are pushing their industries toward a crisis. In a meeting held at the Ministry of Commerce, officials from the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 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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last month Exporters sound alarm over budget shocks, demand urgent fix from PM

Pakistan’s leading export groups have raised serious concerns over the recent budget changes. They say these changes will damage the country’s $11 billion value-added export sector. The sector includes garments, sports goods, and leather products. It contributes about one-third of national exports and is already under pressure from rising costs. The exporters demanded an urgent […]

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