Permission will not be granted to spread unrest in the country for politics: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, March 12 (SABAH): Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhry has expressed the government’s determination to prioritize concrete planning to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem aimed at job creation and youth development. He said that the opposition should make positive criticism instead of creating political instability, adding that permission will not be granted to spread unrest in the country for politics. Ahsan Iqbal said that the government has made plans regarding the progress of Pakistan, adding that the work will be moved forward with new vigor.

In a televised message following assuming the charge of his office in Islamabad on Tuesday, Ahsan Iqbal underscored the significance of such planning to ensure sustainable development. He said continuity of policies and political stability is a must to achieve sustainable development.

The Planning Minister stressed the significance of utilizing the latest technology to boost productivity in sectors such as agriculture and industries, ensuring their competitiveness in today’s world.

Ahsan Iqbal said the framework of Five Es prepared back in August 2022 to turnaround Pakistan will be implemented in a vigorous manner. The framework focuses on five key areas, namely Exports, E-Pakistan, Environment & Climate Change, Energy and Equity & Empowerment.

Ahsan Iqbal said that the CPEC Phase two offers a big opportunity to Pakistan. He said we have restored the confidence of Chinese friends on the CPEC and the project will be taken forward.

He said given the economic challenges, it will be government’s effort to shift to innovative financing mechanism to further strengthen the infrastructure.

He stressed the need for export led growth and achieving the target of increasing exports to one hundred billion dollars in seven to eight years.

Ahsan Iqbal said it will also be our mission to set long-term development goals. He said the government will strengthen the private sector which should introduce Pakistani products in the world markets.

He also invited overseas Pakistanis to come forward and contribute to the development of the country. He assured that they will be fully facilitated. Ahsan Iqbal said that we will have to reach $100 billion exports from existing $30 billion exports, adding that this journey should have to be completed in next seven to eight years. He said that there is a need to introduce Pakistani brands in international markets.