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Quantum Valley Pakistan to Open New Pathways for Youth, Startups and High-Tech Businesses, says Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, September 16, 2026 : Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the launch of Quantum Valley Pakistan “Shaping Pakistan’s Innovation & Technology Future” marks the beginning of a new journey for Pakistan towards technological advancement, innovation and a knowledge-driven economy. The distinguished guests, Mr. Tim Rowe, CEO, Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC); .....

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Sep 15

Ahsan Iqbal Proposes SCO Digital Governance and AI Capacity-Building Network...

Sep 15

Uraan Pakistan Powered by Tech Surge: Ahsan Iqbal Unveils Digital Roadmap at SCO Forum...

Sep 14

Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Stronger SCO Cooperation in Digital Economy and AI...

Sep 11

CDWP Seven Clears Projects Worth Rs. 116 Billion Under Uraan Pakistan Initiative: Ahsan Iqbal...

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Ahsan Iqbal Sets Export Acceleration as First Priority under 11 National Economic Missions of URAAN ...

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Ahsan Iqbal, UK Development Director Discuss Development Priorities...

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Govt, Agriculture Sector to Develop High-Value Export Roadmap; Minister Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Shift ...

Sep 03

Makkah Accord Can Become Foundation for Strategic Security, Economic Cooperation and Development: Ah...

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Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Directs Fast-Track Implementation of 100MW Solar Project in GB...

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Monthly Development Update August 2026

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Rebuilding the Soil: Regenerative Agriculture and Pakistan’s Next Agricultural Transition

16 Sep

Saad Bin Hamid, Uraan Pakistan Global Scholar

Rebuilding the Soil: Regenerative Agriculture and Pakistan’s Next Agricultural Transition

Pakistan’s farmland is steadily losing its fertility. Decades of ploughing, burning and heavy chemical use have drained the soil of the organic matter that keeps it productive, and farmers now spend m...

3 Jul

Muhammad Ijaz Butt, YDF Social Sector and Devolution

Population as a national emergency

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....

16 Jun

Faryal Kehkashan, YDF Science & Technology

Pakistan’s Leap into the Quantum Age

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 nations shapin...

A rights-based digital solution for public mental healthcare in Pakistan

8 Oct

Asma Humayun, National Technical Advisor for Mental Health

A rights-based digital solution for public mental healthcare in Pakistan

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 and Psychosocia...

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