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Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal held an interactive session with Pakistani professionals and students residing in China.
Commending the valuable contributions of overseas Pakistanis in the country’s economic growth and national development, the Minister briefed Pakistani diaspora, about the government’s reforms initiative for revival of Pakistan’s economy by presenting the 5Es economic recovery agenda that articulates the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy by prioritising export, promoting e- Pakistan to focus on Pakistan’s potential in digital technologies by empowering its youth, safeguarding environment to mitigate against climate change and ensuring water and food security, developing energy sector for making it affordable and shifting from fossil fuel to renewables, promoting equity in the country through education, health and targeting poorest areas for accelerated development.
The Minister emphasized the transformational impact of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in enhancing economic and trade relations between China and Pakistan thus promoting sustainable economic growth in Pakistan. He underlined that Pakistan and China are committed to high quality development of CPEC through its mutually reinforcing industrial, trade, health, digital and green corridors.
The Minister mentioned that core reason for Pakistan’s lagging behind than other countries was political instability and discontinuity in economic policies. Economic policies need minimum of a decade’s continuity to give dividends.
He directed the embassy to hold regular seminars with the students and forward their suggestions to government for implementation.
Minister underscored the importance of reopening of the Khunjerab border as a crucial step in resuming Pak-China bilateral trade and other activities under CPEC.
He told that the government has committed to resolve and remove all the hurdles. Despite economic challenges faced by the government, concrete steps are taken to stabilize the economic turmoil and noted that only exports is the panacea for tackling the economic challenges that would move the country on the path of progress.
Minister stressed that Pakistan Missions Abroad must utilize all available resources to facilitate the Pakistani Diaspora and undertake sustained efforts in addressing their complaints in an effective and time-bound manner.
Appreciating the engagement of the Ambassadors and Consuls General with overseas Pakistanis through E-Kachehreys, the Minister underscored that these interactions with the Pakistani Diaspora must continue on a regular basis in line with the Prime Minister’s directive.
Commending the valuable contributions of overseas Pakistanis in the country’s economic growth and national development, the Minister briefed Pakistani diaspora, about the government’s reforms initiative for revival of Pakistan’s economy by presenting the 5Es economic recovery agenda that articulates the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy by prioritising export, promoting e- Pakistan to focus on Pakistan’s potential in digital technologies by empowering its youth, safeguarding environment to mitigate against climate change and ensuring water and food security, developing energy sector for making it affordable and shifting from fossil fuel to renewables, promoting equity in the country through education, health and targeting poorest areas for accelerated development.
The Minister emphasized the transformational impact of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in enhancing economic and trade relations between China and Pakistan thus promoting sustainable economic growth in Pakistan. He underlined that Pakistan and China are committed to high quality development of CPEC through its mutually reinforcing industrial, trade, health, digital and green corridors.
The Minister mentioned that core reason for Pakistan’s lagging behind than other countries was political instability and discontinuity in economic policies. Economic policies need minimum of a decade’s continuity to give dividends.
He directed the embassy to hold regular seminars with the students and forward their suggestions to government for implementation.
Minister underscored the importance of reopening of the Khunjerab border as a crucial step in resuming Pak-China bilateral trade and other activities under CPEC.
He told that the government has committed to resolve and remove all the hurdles. Despite economic challenges faced by the government, concrete steps are taken to stabilize the economic turmoil and noted that only exports is the panacea for tackling the economic challenges that would move the country on the path of progress.
Minister stressed that Pakistan Missions Abroad must utilize all available resources to facilitate the Pakistani Diaspora and undertake sustained efforts in addressing their complaints in an effective and time-bound manner.
Appreciating the engagement of the Ambassadors and Consuls General with overseas Pakistanis through E-Kachehreys, the Minister underscored that these interactions with the Pakistani Diaspora must continue on a regular basis in line with the Prime Minister’s directive.