Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan and the UK have reaffirmed the commitment to foster stronger ties and collaborative efforts for mutual growth and development.
The resolve was expressed in a meeting between Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal and British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott here on Saturday.
On this occasion, the Minister discussed econmic reforms with the Envoy of the UK reflected on the Vision 2035 initiative which serves as a strategic roadmap for Pakistan’s economic and social development.
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He also highlighted efforts to eradicate basic education deprivation through public-private partnerships, provincial cooperation to enhance capacity in education, health, and human resources, and significant budget increases for higher education.
Ahsan Iqbal said that the government is committed to modernizing the higher education curriculum and skilling university students.
Alluding to the country’s economic strategy, the Minister said that it aims to address five critical areas including exports, e-Pakistan, environment and climate change, energy and infrastructure, equity and empowerment.
He also emphasized the crucial importance of financial sector in promoting export growth, enhancing agricultural exports, fostering industrial development, and advancing critical areas such as IT, services, mining, workforce export, the blue economy, and innovation.
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In her remarks, Jane Marriott also congratulated Ahsan Iqbal and commended the efforts of his entire team for preparing ‘Uraan Pakistan National Economic Transformation Plan’ to address key economic challenges through the targeted framework of 5Es.
