ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umer Sunday said election in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) would be historical and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would win with thumping majority. Talking to a private news channel he said PTI would emerge as largest party after winning election as Imran Khan was favorite and… Continue reading PTI to achieve a landslide majority in AJK polls: Asad Umer
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Govt provides relief to low income people on Budget 2021-22: Asad
ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): The Federal Minister for Planning, Reforms and Special Initiative, Asad Umer on Thursday said the government has provided relief to low income people and underdeveloped regions for achieving inclusive economic development in Budget 2021-22. “We are committed for inclusive development to remove discrimination among all four provinces, including the marginalized districts… Continue reading Govt provides relief to low income people on Budget 2021-22: Asad
PM order interior minister to devise strategy on Sindh law & order: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said Prime Minister Imran Khan had directed Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad to visit Sindh and devise a strategy in coordination with the law enforcement agencies to improve the law and order situation in the province. Taking notice of grave concerns of… Continue reading PM order interior minister to devise strategy on Sindh law & order: Fawad
Country witnessing historic increase in taxpayers after successful govt strategies’: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, May 5 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar Wednesday said that with the implementation of successful strategies of current government, country was witnessing a historic increase in active taxpayer network, about 2.5 million people have filed their annual income tax returns. Government would continue walking down the path of stabilization while moving… Continue reading Country witnessing historic increase in taxpayers after successful govt strategies’: Asad Umar
50,000 corona vaccine imported by private sector available in Pakistan: Asad Umer
ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP):Minister for Planning and Development and Chief of National Command Operation Center (NCOC), Asad Umer on Sunday said that 50,000 corona vaccine dozes imported by private sector are available in Pakistan. It was the responsibility of the provincial governments to take care of the people’s health and ensure availability of corona vaccine… Continue reading 50,000 corona vaccine imported by private sector available in Pakistan: Asad Umer
NCOC initiates national immunisation drive among all federating units
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday simultaneously initiated national immunisation drive against Coronavirus across the country with all federating units including that of AJK and GB. The NCOC held the inaugural ceremony of national Covid immunization program with Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar… Continue reading NCOC initiates national immunisation drive among all federating units
Vaccine drive in provincial capitals to start tomorrow: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Asad Umar Tuesday said that the COVID-19 vaccination drive in all the provincial capitals would start from Wednesday (February 3). In his tweet, the minister who is also Chairman National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) for corona said that the corona vaccination drive in Islamabad… Continue reading Vaccine drive in provincial capitals to start tomorrow: Asad Umar
Govt pays Rs 473 bln subsidy to power sector during last year
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub on Thursday said the government had paid Rs 473 billion subsidy to power sector during last year despite economic crunch. Addressing a press conference accompanied by Minster for Planning and Development Asad Umer and Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Power Tabish Gohar, he said… Continue reading Govt pays Rs 473 bln subsidy to power sector during last year
Asad Umer tests positive; isolates at home
ISLAMABAD, Dec 18 (APP): Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umer Friday said he has tested positive for his Covid19 test. In a tweet, Asad said “Just got my covid test result and it is positive. Will be isolating at home.” Asad Umer also heads the National Command and Operations Centre specifically setup… Continue reading Asad Umer tests positive; isolates at home
State power not to be used against Opposition’s public meeting: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umer on Wednesday said that state machinery would not be used against the Opposition’s public meeting. The administration would take action against the violators of standard operating procedure (SOPs), and directives taken in the NCOC meeting for safety and security of general public… Continue reading State power not to be used against Opposition’s public meeting: Minister
PM for necessary measures to bring about further improvement in power sector
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday stressing for all necessary measures to bring about further improvement in power sector directed that all the stakeholders should fulfill their responsibilities within the stipulated time. He further directed for the formulation of a system under which the subsidy was available only for the poor and… Continue reading PM for necessary measures to bring about further improvement in power sector
Efforts underway to remove encroachment, remodeling of Karachi Nullah: Umer
ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umer on Friday said that Center was assisting Sindh government to remove hurdles being faced by the people of Karachi regarding encroachment and drainage of Nullah system. In an interview with a private television channel, the minister said that instruction for remodeling… Continue reading Efforts underway to remove encroachment, remodeling of Karachi Nullah: Umer
People not cooperating in second wave of COVID-19 : Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Wednesday said the people were not supporting the government in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as they were assuming that coronavirus was not a danger for them. Talking to a private news channel, he said during the first wave of coronavirus,… Continue reading People not cooperating in second wave of COVID-19 : Asad Umar
Over 100 projects worth Rs 1.117 trillion planned for Karachi, PM told
ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): A high level meeting held here Thursday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair was told that under the Karachi Transformational Plan, over 100 projects have been planned, which would be completed at a cost of Rs 1.117 trillion. The meeting was briefed about the progress made so far on… Continue reading Over 100 projects worth Rs 1.117 trillion planned for Karachi, PM told
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umer along with Sindh Governor Imran Ismail unveiling the plaque at the opening ceremony of grade works of BRT Common Corridor underground facilities at Numaish, MA Jinnah Road
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Sindh Governor Imran Ismail along with Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umer unveiling the plaque at the opening ceremony of grade works of BRT Common Corridor underground facilities at Numaish, MA Jinnah Road
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Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umer talking to media persons along with Sindh Governor Imran Ismail at the groundbreaking of BRT Common Corridor from Taj Medical Complex to Municipal Park and opening ceremony of grade works of BRT Common Corridor underground facilities at Numaish MA Jinnah Road
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Sindh Governor Imran Ismail talking to media persons along with Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umer at the groundbreaking of BRT Common Corridor from Taj Medical Complex to Municipal Park and opening ceremony of grade works of BRT Common Corridor underground facilities at Numaish MA Jinnah Road
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Citizens complaint about Karachi issues related to provincial and district governments: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar Tuesday said the federal government for the first time in the country’s history, was taking the responsibility to execute five mega projects worth Rs 700 billion out of total Rs 1100 billion Karachi Package announced by the Prime Minister. He said that the… Continue reading Citizens complaint about Karachi issues related to provincial and district governments: Asad Umar
Indian economy facing recession for first time due to COVID mishandling: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Friday said that Indian economy was suffering recession for the first time since its independence mainly due to mishandling of COVID pandemic. On the other hand, he said Pakistan’s economy was showing a positive sign as the Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) growth… Continue reading Indian economy facing recession for first time due to COVID mishandling: Asad Umar
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