Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, has underscored that Pakistan’s economic future depends on private sector-led growth and comprehensive skill development.
During the Cothm Global convocation, he emphasized the necessity of equipping the workforce with contemporary skills to satisfy global economic requirements.
He stated that no nation has attained sustained growth without active participation from the private sector and a skilled workforce.
Ahsan Iqbal emphasized Pakistan’s unexploited potential in tourism and hospitality, while acknowledging that infrastructural deficiencies and workforce constraints impede advancement.
He emphasized the necessity of systematic reforms in Education and Industry to compete with regional economies such as Malaysia, Thailand, and India.
The Minister unveiled the Uraan Pakistan initiative, a strategic plan designed to elevate Pakistan to a three trillion dollar economy by 2047 through investments in critical industries, innovation, and youth skill development.
