ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission in the light of the current security situation in the country has created a ‘Peace and Development Unit’ to conduct research and assessment studies on peace and conflict.

Launched as part of ‘Vision 2025’, the unit will work under Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal and aim to maximise the peace dividend out of development projects and undertake peace assessment of uplift schemes, said a press release on Wednesday.

The unit aims to integrate peace and stability as one of the key performance indicators of development projects approved by the Planning Commission.

According to Mr Iqbal, clusters of conflicts exist in Pakistan which have the potential to destabilise political, social and economic environment of the country.

Published in Dawn, January 29th, 2015

On a mobile phone? Get the Dawn Mobile App: Apple Store | Google Play

Opinion

Editorial

‘Source of terror’
29 Mar, 2024

‘Source of terror’

ALTHOUGH dealing with the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan is a major political, security and strategic...
Chipping in
29 Mar, 2024

Chipping in

FEDERAL infrastructure development schemes are located in the provinces. Most such projects — for instance,...
Toxic emitters
29 Mar, 2024

Toxic emitters

IT is concerning to note that dozens of industries have been violating environmental laws in and around Islamabad....
Judiciary’s SOS
Updated 28 Mar, 2024

Judiciary’s SOS

The ball is now in CJP Isa’s court, and he will feel pressure to take action.
Data protection
28 Mar, 2024

Data protection

WHAT do we want? Data protection laws. When do we want them? Immediately. Without delay, if we are to prevent ...
Selling humans
28 Mar, 2024

Selling humans

HUMAN traders feed off economic distress; they peddle promises of a better life to the impoverished who, mired in...