Islamabad: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has granted approval for 16 development projects amounting to 259.68 billion rupees. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Ahsan Iqbal.

According to a statement by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the CDWP meeting took place in Islamabad. Out of the approved projects, seven have been forwarded to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council for further consideration and approval.

These projects are set to bring significant developments, as indicated by the substantial budget allocated. Details about the specific nature of the projects and their expected impacts have not been disclosed in the statement.