Asad Umar

Smart lockdown to curb spread of coronavirus: Asad Umar

"The federal government is working with provinces for enhancing healthcare facilities on a priority basis,"… Read More

‘COVID-19 cases in Pakistan could surpass 1 million mark by July’

"The tests would be conducted on the basis of the statistics provided by the authorities… Read More

Diamer-Bhasha Dam to be completed by 2027: Asad Umar

Rs 30 billion have already been spent on resettlement process for Diamer Bhasha Dam,” said… Read More

Daily coronavirus testing capacity to be increased to 100,000 by July: Asad Umar

He once again urged people to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Read More

Karachi to get additional 1400MW electricity by 2023: Asad Umar

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said Karachi city would receive… Read More

Govt to provide 1000 COVID-19 ICU beds to provinces: Asad Umar

The government will further increase the coronavirus testing capacity in July, said Asad Umar. Read More

Pakistan performing over 22,000 Covid-19 tests per day: Asad Umar

There are now 101 coronavirus testing laboratories across the country, said Asad Umar. Read More

I was not pressurised by premier to decide on sugar subsidy, export: Asad Umar

Asad Umar said, 'I am taking responsibility that the decision to export sugar had made… Read More

Committee formed to suggest on mechanism for outsourcing airports: Asad Umar

The investment process will be transparent and no agreements will be made behind the closed… Read More

Asad Umar reviews uplift projects for next fiscal year

During the meeting, Asad Umar said that the federal government would ensure availability of funds… Read More

Coronavirus will continue to spread: Asad Umar

Covid-19 will end only after a vaccine is developed Read More

Asad Umar, Usman Buzdar lauded for appearing before sugar commission

Shibli Faraz said that in past instead of responding to queries, the institutions were maligned… Read More

Asad Umar records statement before sugar inquiry commission

The federal minister arrived at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) headquarters on Tuesday to appear… Read More

Asad Umar to appear before sugar inquiry commission tomorrow: sources

According to sources, the sugar inquiry commission has approached Asad Umar on which he decided… Read More

Govt to track, seal virus hotspot areas with help of technology: Asad Umar

Asad Umar has urged people to continue taking preventive measures. Read More

Markets allowed to open five days a week: Asad Umar

Educational institutions will remain closed till 15 July Read More

Asad Umar says not aware of any talks on 18th amendment

It may be possible that any talks are ongoing on changes to be made in… Read More

More decisions to be taken for easing coronavirus lockdown: Asad Umar

Our resources to run the healthcare system are insufficient while a major reduction is also… Read More

Coronavirus did not prove as fatal in Pakistan as in other countries: Asad Umar

'Countries world over are not eliminating Covid-19 but trying to "flatten the curve"' Read More

Some flaws left in 18th Amendment: Asad Umar

Declaring ‘18th Amendment’ a step in the right direction, Federal Minister for Planning and Development… Read More