Pakistan's CDWP Approves Rs40.9bn for 10 Development Projects
The Central Development Working Party approves 10 development projects worth Rs40.9bn and recommends three others worth Rs172.25bn, the state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported.
The Central Development Working Party, led by Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal, met in Islamabad and greenlit 10 development projects totaling Rs40.9 billion, the state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported.
These projects span key sectors such as education, higher education, mass media, power, transport and communications, and water resources, aiming to bolster the national economy and drive reforms.
The party also recommended three major initiatives worth Rs172.25 billion for further consideration by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council.
The approved projects align with the government's URAAN Pakistan vision, focusing on human capital development, institutional modernization, and sustainable growth.
Additionally, the meeting reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's development, recommending Rs69.9 billion for an irrigation project to boost agriculture and rural livelihoods in the province.
Background
Pakistan's development projects are often aimed at addressing the country's infrastructure and social sector challenges.
The government's efforts to improve education, healthcare, and economic opportunities are part of its broader strategy to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth.
