Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has revealed that Jahangir Khan Tareen was behind the oustering of Asad Umar as Finance Minister. According to details, Fawad Chaudhry in an interview to US TV, said Jahangir Tareen, Asad Umar, and Shah Mehmood Qureshi have pushed the political class out of the game. He said … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that this time Eid-ul-Adha is being celebrated under extraordinary circumstances. In view of Eid-ul-Adha, SOPs should be finalized as soon as possible in consultation with the provincial governments to ensure their implementation. According to details, a high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan in … Read more
Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar has said that sufficient financial resources have been provided by the government to ensure satisfactory and sustainable supply of water. According to details, a review meeting was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar to improve water supply. The meeting directed the Minister … Read more
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) had identified 92 hotspots in 20 cities which cover 40 percent of all active cases of COVID-19 and lockdown in these areas would affect only three percent of the total population of the country. Addressing a media briefing, … Read more
Federal Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives Asad Omar said the government is using all available resources to increase the coronavirus diagnostic testing capacity from 50,000 to 100,000 in June. Talking to a private TV channel, he said that the challenge of coronavirus could be overcome only by following the SOPs and increasing the capacity … Read more
Federal Minister Asad Umar said, the Supreme Court said that Imran Khan is honest and trustworthy because the Prime Minister has brought money from abroad to Pakistan. According to details, responding to the statement of PML-N leader Khawaja Asif, Federal Minister Asad Umar said that in view of the present government, revenue has increased by … Read more
Federal Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that the government will make sure the availability of 1000 ICU beds this month. Asad Umar said during a press conference in Islamabad that the federation is struggling to improve the health system by collaborating with provinces. He said, “The federal government provided 250 ventilators to … Read more
Planning Minister Asad Umar has said he hopes the nation will show the positive discipline as before by taking health and precautionary guidelines and following standard operating procedures (SOPs) as the country completes 100 days of Coronavirus infections. Speaking to a press conference at the National Command and Operation Centre, Asad Umar appealed to leaders … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan visited the ISI headquarters. Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Federal Ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Asad Umar and Special Assistant Dr Moeed Yousuf also accompanied the Prime Minister. Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed received the Prime Minister on his arrival at ISI Headquarters. The Prime Minister was briefed in detail on Pakistan’s … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan to Governor Sindh Imran Ismail that the federal government will continue to play its role in the development of Sindh. According to details, Governor Sindh Imran Ismail and federal minister Asad Umar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. The meeting reviewed the progress of federal projects for construction and development in … Read more
A meeting of the Federal Cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan in which the head of Sugar Inquiry Commission and DG FIA Wajid Zia presented the report of the commission to the Prime Minister. The meeting decided to make public the report of the Sugar Inquiry Commission while reviewing the … Read more
Pakistan has conducted 14,878 tests of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the highest number since the first case of the global pandemic was reported in the country. The NCOC meeting, chaired by Minister of Planning and Development Reforms Asad Omar, saw a 30-fold increase in testing capacity in the country and also the meeting … Read more
Federal Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar will appear before the inquiry commission formed to probe Pakistan s sugar crisis today (Tuesday). The inquiry commission has summoned Planning Minister Asad Umar to appear before the commission today (Tuesday) to record his statement and answer questions pertaining to the export and subsidies on sugar. Asad Umar … Read more
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has responded to former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s allegations, urging the sugar inquiry commission to summon him. He took to twitter on Monday and said the cabinet had made the decisions on the recommendations of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), therefore he and not Prime Minister … Read more
Planning Minister Asad Umar has said that the government will seal areas that have been identified as the “hotspots” of the coronavirus. During a press briefing Planning Minister Asad Umar said virus “hotspots” are now being identified through latest data and technology. He briefed the media on the measures that are being taken or are … Read more
The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has led to a three-fold decline in interest rates but the inflation rate in Pakistan has depreciated to 8.5 percent in April. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 8.5 in April. The Bureau stated that on a … Read more
The federal government has extended the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus till May 9. Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Planning and Head of National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), said during a media briefing that Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting of the National Coordination Committee and it was decided to extend prevailing … Read more
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) member Asad Umar has warned the people that those who think they are immune to COVID-19 should learn from the condition of Boris Johnson. Asad Umar has Tweeted today in which he said, Those who think they are immune from serious effects of COVID 19, please learn from Boris Johnson. If the … Read more
Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said the current lock down has resulted in controlling the spread of coronavirus in the country. He was addressing media in Islamabad. Asad Umar said pace of coronavirus spread is slowing down in the country due to effective measures of the government. Asad Umar said further decisions will … Read more
President Dr Arif Alvi Monday said that he was undertaking a two-day visit to China on the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping where he would express solidarity with the people of China who had fought the Coronavirus epidemic. According to the details, During a brief media talk prior to his departure to China, the … Read more
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said on Monday that Pakistan and China will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday for the establishment of two new Joint Working Groups under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for agriculture and science & technology. In his tweets, Asad Umar said that … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said being the engine of growth, uplift of the communications infrastructure and ports of Karachi was inevitable to boost exports and economic activities in the country. According to the details, Chairing a meeting to discuss the completed and ongoing development projects in Karachi, funded by the federal government, he said … Read more
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chairs a meeting and asked the Financing Committee of Railways Mainline ML1 project to accelerate its work by engaging with the Chinese side to finalize terms and conditions of financing of the project. APP reported that The financing committee for the project was constituted by the … Read more
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) government and the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) finally resolved their differences on Monday after a three-member government committee held talks with coalition partners to resolve longstanding and pending issues primarily on development funds and administrative powers. The government committee, comprising Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar, Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and Education Minister … Read more
KARACHI: The government is going to make big decisions in February, and all those responsible for inflating the prices of commodities will be punished, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said. According to the details, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has dismissed reports of conflict with government’s … Read more
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Asad Umar pledged to serve the nation by engaging all the political parties. Addressing a ceremony in Lyari, Asad Umar said that K4 project is important for Karachi. He said No politics will be carried out on development and welfare projects, he added. The minister further vowed to … Read more
Ambassador of European Union Ms. Androulla Kaminara held a meeting with Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar in Islamabad today. Speaking on the occasion, Planning Minister Asad Umar said financial inclusion and true empowerment of youth related projects, primary health and primary education, and climate change sectors are top priority of government. The EU … Read more
Planning Minister Asad Umar on Monday addresses a press conference in Karachi after meeting the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (Pakistan) (MQM-P) leaders. Asad Umar said efforts are under way to convince MQM-P leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqi to withdraw his resignation and include him in the cabinet. He said Siddiqi has not taken his resignation back. He … Read more
