Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauds the remarkable transformation of Narowal; a development journey rooted in the vision of Peace, Education, and Development. Once a remote border district, Narowal today stands as a beacon of progress and prosperity; a testament to the tireless efforts, dedication, and visionary leadership of Federal Minister for Planning, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary! Prof Ahsan Iqbal leads Planning Ministry as the Federal Minister, his appreciation is an immense pride for the Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives!

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On the 44th Death Anniversary of Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary reminds us that the foundational spirit of passion, resilience, and determination is not history; it's the blueprint for our future. It's time to channel the resolve of the great leadership and craft a new story of progress and pride. The atoms of success are already in our history. #PakistanHistory #LeadershipLessons #BuildingTheFuture #PakistanZindabad #NationalUnityConference

Nations rise when they honor leaders who change the course of history; and Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan (RA) was one such visionary who transformed dreams into destiny. From leading the referendum that made Khyber Pakhtunkhwa part of Pakistan, to integrating Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, establishing the University of Peshawar, and laying the foundations of progress through projects like the Warsak Dam, his leadership reshaped the nation’s map and mindset. At the National Unity Conference held in Islamabad to mark his 44th death anniversary, Federal Minister for Planning, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, attended as Chief Guest and paid glowing tribute to his services. “The faith, discipline, and passion that defined Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan’s leadership are the same values we must revive today, to steer Pakistan back onto the path of progress, stability, and hope.” Prof. Ahsan Iqbal The Minister highlighted how, under the Muslim League's vision, Pakistan has consistently achieved milestones — becoming a nuclear power on May 28, attracting $25 billion in Chinese investment under CPEC, and executing transformative energy and infrastructure projects. Prof. Ahsan Iqbal reminded that Pakistan triumphed in the Battle of Truth (Marqa-e-Haq) earning global recognition — but now it is time that we win the battle of Development (Marqa-e-Taraqqi). “If we rise above self-interest and unite for national progress, no power can stop Pakistan from joining the ranks of strong and prosperous nations.” #Leadership #NationalUnity #AhsanIqbal #Development #Pakistan #CPEC #Inspiration #LegacyOfService #KhanAbdulQayyumKhan

The secret to Pakistan's next national success is hidden in our past. Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary unveils "The Atomic Model of Success", a strategy founded on merit, stability, and a shared vision, to propel the #URAANPakistan mission and achieve a trillion-dollar economy by 2035. Time to transform. Read the full opinion: Link: https://lnkd.in/dVZ7HT6w #Pakistan #Economy #SuccessModel #NationalDevelopment #AhsanIqbal #Vision2035

Two viruses destroy the human mind — hate and prejudice. At the Aawaz II National Learning Event, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal urges every citizen to reject division and embrace diversity. This is how we build an inclusive Pakistan; the essence of Uraan Pakistan. #UraanPakistan #InclusiveGovernance #AhsanIqbal #SocialInclusion #Pakistan2035

At the Aawaz II National Learning Event, Federal Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal shared how Uraan Pakistan is shaping a future built on empathy, transparency, and shared progress. “The bullet that remains in my body reminds me why we must remove the virus of hate from our nation’s mind.” Prof. Ahsan Iqbal #UraanPakistan #InclusiveGovernance #AhsanIqbal #SocialInclusion #MOPDSI #ParticipatoryGovernance #YouthEmpowerment #Pakistan2035

At the inaugural session of the #AawazII National Learning Event, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary emphasizes that inclusion, transparency, and accountability form the foundation of Pakistan’s development journey under Uraan Pakistan, the Government’s National Transformation Framework. He highlights that empowering citizens, strengthening institutions, and ensuring social justice are key to shaping a resilient and knowledge-driven economy by 2035. #UraanPakistan #InclusiveGovernance #Accountability #SocialInclusion #YouthEmpowermen #AawazII

Federal Minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, addressed the inaugural session of the Aawaz II National Learning Event, emphasizing that inclusion, transparency, and accountability are central to Pakistan’s development journey under Uraan Pakistan; the Government’s National Transformation Framework. The Minister appreciated the collaboration between the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Oxford Policy Management, and provincial partners for creating a model of governance that gives voice to the marginalized; women, youth, persons with disabilities, minorities, and vulnerable communities. Highlighting the vision of Uraan Pakistan, the Minister explained how its 5Es Framework; Exports, E-Pakistan, Energy & Infrastructure, Environment & Climate Resilience, and Equity & Empowerment — provides a comprehensive roadmap to build an inclusive, sustainable, and knowledge-driven economy by 2035. Prof. Ahsan Iqbal called for evolving traditional democratic models into more participatory ones, integrating community voice, citizen engagement, and data-driven accountability into national planning. He reiterated that Aawaz II offers a “proof of concept” for how citizen participation and institutional accountability can strengthen democracy and governance in Pakistan. The Ministry is now embedding this approach into the Uraan Pakistan monitoring and evaluation framework to ensure inclusion becomes part of Pakistan’s institutional DNA. “When people are heard, they become hopeful. When institutions are accountable, they become trusted. And when governance is inclusive, nations become strong.” — Prof. Ahsan Iqbal #InclusiveGovernance #UraanPakistan #Accountability #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #AhsanIqbal #MOPDSI #ParticipatoryGovernance #SocialInclusion #Pakistan2035