ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Sunday said that as many as 2.3 million people in Pakistan got vaccinated against COVID during the last week (June 12-18). “More than 23 lakh vaccinations were done at a rate of 332,877 per day. This is the highest so far in… Continue reading Over 2.3 mln vaccinated last week: Asad Umar
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GDP growth rate based on authentic data: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Tuesday said the GDP growth rate of 3.94 percent estimated by the National Accounts Committee (NAC) for the outgoing fiscal year was based on real figures and data. The figure was not fudged and should not be made controversial as it… Continue reading GDP growth rate based on authentic data: Asad Umar
PTI govt spending huge amount for development of Karachi: Asad
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umer Tuesday said the federal government was spending huge amount for development of Karachi. The last government of Pakistan Peoples Party could not pay proper attention for welfare of the people living in the province , he said while talking to a news channel… Continue reading PTI govt spending huge amount for development of Karachi: Asad
SOPs’ compliance significantly improved: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, May 04 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Tuesday said that a significant improvement was seen in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) compliance to control spread of COVID-19 after the stronger enforcement measures including military deployment took place. “National average compliance has doubled from 34 percent on April 25 to 68… Continue reading SOPs’ compliance significantly improved: Asad Umar
Oxygen supply situation under control despite rapid increase in COVID-19 cases: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Friday said due to the proactive decisions by National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) to increase oxygen production capacity and importing more oxygen cylinders, the situation in hospitals was under control despite rapid increase in the COVID-19 cases. “Total number of critical… Continue reading Oxygen supply situation under control despite rapid increase in COVID-19 cases: Asad Umar
Asad Umar urges business community to ensure strict implementation of SOPs
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has urged that the business community to ensure strict implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in markets and commercial areas in order to curb the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. He said that the third wave of covid-19 has spread to a dangerous level… Continue reading Asad Umar urges business community to ensure strict implementation of SOPs
NCOC mulls over lockdown in high disease prevailing cities after stakeholders’ consultation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday amid spiking Covid-19 disease across the country discussed proposed lockdown in mega urban centers with higher disease prevalence. The NCOC morning session was held here chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar flanked by National Coordinator NCOC.… Continue reading NCOC mulls over lockdown in high disease prevailing cities after stakeholders’ consultation
Govt working to achieve sustainable higher economic growth: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Thursday said after stabilizing the country’s economy, the government was now working towards growth which would not not only high enough but sustained for a longer period. Addressing the launching event of Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE)’s Reform Agenda for… Continue reading Govt working to achieve sustainable higher economic growth: Asad Umar
CCoE approves National Electricity Plan 2021, IGCEP
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) on Thursday approved the summaries presented by the Power Division of the National Electricity Plan 2021 and Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP). The committee, which met here under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, recommended both the plans… Continue reading CCoE approves National Electricity Plan 2021, IGCEP
NCOC suggests more restrictions to control worsening COVID situation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 21 (APP): The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday suggested more restrictions to control the worsening situation of the COVID-19 in the country. “We will have to increase the restrictions. If we do not contain the rapid spread of pandemic, we will have no option but to impose a complete lockdown… Continue reading NCOC suggests more restrictions to control worsening COVID situation
Sufficient stock of anti-COVID vaccine available: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Tuesday said that more than 1.3 million people had so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the country. Addressing a press conference here, the minister informed that as of now, 900,000 vaccines are available in the country while more would be procured… Continue reading Sufficient stock of anti-COVID vaccine available: Asad Umar
Over 1 mln people vaccinated against COVID-19: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Apr 06 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Tuesday said more than one million people from across the country had so far received vaccinations against COVID-19. “Total vaccinations carried out so far crossed 1 million. More than 76000 vaccinations were carried out yesterday,” the minister twitted. He said total… Continue reading Over 1 mln people vaccinated against COVID-19: Asad Umar
Youth to be included in policy making process: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Wednesday said that the future of the country was linked with development of the youth therefore they must be included in the policy making process of the country. “The youth would be given chance to make policies of their own needs… Continue reading Youth to be included in policy making process: Asad Umar
COVID-19 vaccination to start from Wednesday: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Mar 07 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday said vaccination of people 60 years and older would be starting from March 10 (Wednesday). In a tweet, Asad Umar who is also head of National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) for Corona virus, said the vaccinations would be done… Continue reading COVID-19 vaccination to start from Wednesday: Asad Umar
Mega development package to be announced for Sindh: Asad Umar
TANDO ALLAHAYAR, Feb 27 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Saturday said Prime Minister Imran Khan would soon announce a development package for Sindh on the lines of the mega package which was given to Karachi. Addressing the workers convention of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Tando Allahyar district, the minister… Continue reading Mega development package to be announced for Sindh: Asad Umar
PM briefed on progress of federal govt’s ongoing development projects in Sindh
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Monday. During the meeting, the prime minister was briefed about the progress of federal government’s ongoing development projects in Sindh.
Federal ministers call on Sindh Governor
KARACHI, Feb 21 (APP): Federal Ministers Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Asad Umar and Mohammed Mian Soomro called on Sindh Governor Imran Ismail at Sindh Governor House here on Sunday. According to a Governor’s House statement, they discussed in detail on the ongoing federally-funded projects including Karachi Transformation Plan and other matters. They expressed their determination that… Continue reading Federal ministers call on Sindh Governor
Rates for sale, purchase of senate voters fixed again: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Asad Umar Tuesday said as the date for Senate elections was approaching near, the politicians have started setting their rates to sell votes for senate seats. “It is not a new practice as we have been observing such “Bakra Mandis” like practices in the… Continue reading Rates for sale, purchase of senate voters fixed again: Asad Umar
Sindh LG system not in accordance with spirit of constitution: Asad Umar
KARACHI, Jan 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday said that the local government system in Sindh was not in accordance with the spirit of the constitution. He expressed these views while addressing to inauguration ceremony of PTI Secretariat in PS 98 Shah Faisal Colony. Asad Umar said… Continue reading Sindh LG system not in accordance with spirit of constitution: Asad Umar
CPI based inflation rate eases to 5.7% in January: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Sunday said the inflation in the country continued to decline as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) based monthly inflation rate eased to 5.7 percent in January 2021 compared to same month of the previous year. In his tweet, the minister informed that… Continue reading CPI based inflation rate eases to 5.7% in January: Asad Umar
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