Asad Umar assumes charge of Planning Minister

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP):Asad Umar on Wednesday assumed the charge of Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiative.

Secretary Planning Zafar Hassan briefed the Minister about funds under federal development program and about projects being executed under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister directed the concerned to ensure quality of work in all the projects.

The minister also highlighted the importance of elevating living standards of common people belonging to less developed areas of the country especially Gwadar.

He said the Special Economic Zones and socio economic development projects were of great importance as they would help the people to improve their living standards.