Islamabad (TDI): Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, who also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, on Friday called for the timely completion of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects.
He made these remarks while chairing a high-level meeting to review the first quarter progress of the PSDP 2024-25.
During Friday’s session, key ministries and divisions presented updates on their respective PSDP projects. These included the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Division, National Heritage and Culture Division, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, Petroleum Division, and SUPARCO.
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Ahsan Iqbal noted that the federal government had allocated Rs155 billion for the first quarter under the PSDP framework. He stressed the full and effective utilization of these funds with a focus on achieving tangible outcomes.
Iqbal emphasized the timely completion of these projects, particularly ongoing ones, which should ideally be completed within the time frame mentioned in PC-1.
He said sufficient funding should be allocated immediately to avoid delays. He also urged the need for budgetary provisions for new projects to prevent execution hurdles.
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Iqbal said the funds should be reallocated from projects with zero expenditure to expedite those currently under implementation. “I will not tolerate any lapses in project execution,” he said, underscoring the urgency of maintaining momentum in development work.
The minister urged authorities to avoid duplication of PSDP projects, saying the government had limited financial resources and must be spent vigilantly, ensuring maximum impact for national development.
