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July 2026
Islamabad, 4th September 2026: Pakistan must convert the largest sector of its economy into a high-value export engine, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday, as he called on the agriculture sector to move from raw commodity shipments to value-added, certified and branded exports and to work with the government on a roadmap for doing so. The Minister chaired the third se.....
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Pakistan is entering a critical demographic phase. With the population now exceeding 241 million and growing at an annual rate of 2.55%, the country is projected to cross the 380 million mark by 2050....
Pakistan is looking towards an innovative future. At the core of this is Quantum Valley Pakistan (QVP)—a pioneering initiative that seeks to position the country among a select group of nation...
A rights-based digital solution for public mental healthcare in Pakistan This year Pakistan's federal Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives launched a Mental Health an...