Planning Ministry launches 5-year development plan for poorest districts

Islamabad: The Ministry of Planning has launched a five-year 2022-27 plan containing special development measures for the 20 poorest districts across Pakistan, which has been sent to ECNEC for approval by the Central Development...

Women driving force behind national development

Islamabad:Role of women in the development of any country is pivotal and no economy can reach its true potential without fully engaging the talent, leadership, and resilience of its women-whether in cities, villages, or fields. ...

23-May-2025 Read More

May 9 violence no different from India’s attacks: Maryam

SARGODHA/LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has drawn a sharp comparison between the events of May 9 and the recent attacks by India, stressing that there is little difference between the two in terms of their imp...

23-May-2025 Read More

Issuing municipal bonds

The federal government has released green Sukuk bonds to access domestic capital markets, in partnership with Sharia-compliant national banks, building upon the strong experience of Wapda’s 2021 Eurobonds. These instruments...

22-May-2025 Read More

AI & human development

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping societies, economies, and governance. But as the UNDP 2025 Human Development Report, Whose Tech? Our Choices, reminds us, this transformation is deeply human. UN Secretary General Antón...

22-May-2025 Read More

Development impact bonds: a possible solution to curb learning poverty in Pakistan

“One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai Education is a transformative force that empowers individuals, reduces social inequalities, combats poverty, and contributes to a more...

22-May-2025 Read More