ISLAMABAD: Nineteen Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) projects are currently under implementation, as informed by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary during a session of the National Assembly. The Minister revealed that while thirteen projects are already functional, six new projects are in the process of becoming operational.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives is responsible for these ongoing projects. Additionally, Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain addressed concerns about fertilizer availability, assuring there is no shortage and that all fertilizer plants are operational to meet the demand. He further stated that the government is actively working to maintain stable prices for urea and DAP fertilizers.

In response to a separate notice, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik discussed efforts to identify alternative sources for importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to mitigate price increases linked to regional security issues. Meanwhile, Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Training Rabia Naseem Farooqi announced a revision in the curricula of forty-seven disciplines by the Higher Education Commission. The changes aim to align educational programs with labor market needs and international accreditation standards.

The National Assembly session also saw the passage of six bills, including amendments related to Pakistan Study Centres, the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, travel agencies, tourist guides, hotels and restaurants, and motion pictures. The session began with prayers for the late General (Retired) Abdul Waheed Kakar and security personnel who lost their lives combating terrorism. The Assembly will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.