Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Mehsud has said that we have decided to permanently eliminate encroachments in Peshawar Board Bazaar under the public agenda campaign
March 12 Peshawar: March 12. Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Mehsud has said that we have decided to permanently eliminate encroachments in Peshawar Board Bazaar under the public agenda campaign. Strict action will be taken against shopkeepers if handcarts are parked in front of shops. Shops will be sealed and owners will be arrested. The railway track passing through Board Bazaar will be cleared of encroachments and a fence will be erected in front of the track to protect it from further encroachments. The Board Bazaar road will be repaired and opened for traffic. Permanent local government and traffic officials will be appointed to prevent encroachments from occurring again. In this regard, the meeting chaired by Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mehsud was attended by the district administration, PDA, Peshawar Police, Traffic Police and local government officers. The President of Board Bazaar was also summoned to the meeting. Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mehsud gave a deadline of 48 hours to the Assistant Commissioner Town, PDA, Police and Director West Capital Metropolitan Government and issued orders to take immediate steps to completely clear Board Bazaar of encroachments and prevent encroachments from occurring again. In this regard, Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mehsud will visit Board Bazaar on Monday and inspect the market.
Ghalani: March 12. People living in Ghalnai Civil Colony have defaulted on house rent worth crores of rupees. Many quarters are occupied by pensioners and civil servants. While the plants planted in the colony worth lakhs of rupees fail every year due to domesticated livestock. The street lights of Ghalnai Colony have also disappeared or are broken. The silence of the district administration on the plight of the colony is significant and no one is ready to take responsibility for it.
People living in government quarters of Ghalnai Colony in the tribal district of Mohmand have defaulted on house rent worth crores of rupees. People living in Ghalnai Quarters have not deposited a single rupee in house rent since the first day of the month. …
Ghalanai: March 12. Assistant Director Industeries and Consumer Protection, visited Mian Mandi Bazaar and a thorough inspection of various business entities in the Upper Mohmand sub-division was conducted today. The inspection focused on assessing the quality, prices, and gauges of various commodities. violators were fined on spot. All business entities were directed to comply with government-notified rates and provide maximum relief to consumer.
Parachinar: March 12. Millions of people in Kurram Parachinar district are facing shortage of food and medicine during the days of Ramadan. The government and the forces make only false promises.
Protests and protests against the closure of routes in Kurram district for five months are underway. A large number of people, including children and elderly people, are participating in the protest despite severe cold. Millions of rupees died in trucks waiting for Parachinar to go to Parachinar.
Citizens are suffering from various problems due to firing incidents and clashes in Kurram district for five and a half months.
In Ramadan, people are also deprived of food and treatment and the casualties of patients are increasing rapidly. Citizens have been holding a protest outside the Parachinar Press Club against the closure of roads. Unless the relatives of the 500 dead are given a martyr package due to non -treatment, the victims of the looted trucks are not given a relief package and the paths are not opened. Their protests will continue. The chickens of Rs.
Alizai Lower Kurram’s truck drivers also staged a protest on Main Road, which was waiting for a week to return. After the protest, the drivers were allowed to return to the empty truck from Kurram.
On the other hand, in Bagan, the residents of the area continue to hold a protest in favor of their demands, which are demanding action against the victims of Bagan and taking action against those who harm the Bagan. The district administration says the demolition of the bunkers is underway after the peace deal. Other measures are also being taken to provide relief to the public
Parachinar: March 12. Millions of people in Kurram Parachinar district are facing shortage of food and medicine during the days of Ramadan. The government and the forces make only false promises.
Protests and protests against the closure of routes in Kurram district for five months are underway. A large number of people, including children and elderly people, are participating in the protest despite severe cold. Millions of rupees died in trucks waiting for Parachinar to go to Parachinar.
Citizens are suffering from various problems due to firing incidents and clashes in Kurram district for five and a half months.
In Ramadan, people are also deprived of food and treatment and the casualties of patients are increasing rapidly. Citizens have been holding a protest outside the Parachinar Press Club against the closure of roads. Unless the relatives of the 500 dead are given a martyr package due to non -treatment, the victims of the looted trucks are not given a relief package and the paths are not opened. Their protests will continue. The chickens of Rs.
Alizai Lower Kurram’s truck drivers also staged a protest on Main Road, which was waiting for a week to return. After the protest, the drivers were allowed to return to the empty truck from Kurram.
On the other hand, in Bagan, the residents of the area continue to hold a protest in favor of their demands, which are demanding action against the victims of Bagan and taking action against those who harm the Bagan. The district administration says the demolition of the bunkers is underway after the peace deal. Other measures are also being taken to provide relief to the public
Mardan: March 12. The Board of Directors (BoD) of Water and Sanitation Services Company Mardan (WSSCM) has approved the audit report for the fiscal year 2022-23.The Annual General meeting held under the chairmanship of Chairman Board of Directors Engineer Adil Nawaz while members Haroon Rashid, Javed Hussain, Mubina Raziuddin, CEO WSSCM Shahid Khan, Regional Municipal Officer Zeeshan Arif, and Additional Assistant Commissioner Revenue Ibrahim Khan attended the meeting while Additional Secretary Local Government Noor Wali Khan and Budget Officer Finance Department Qazi Zia ur Rahman participated in the meeting through Zoom. During the meeting, the audit report for the fiscal year 2022-23 was presented and formally approved. The report provided a comprehensive overview of the company’s financial performance, transparency measures, and key operational achievements over the past year.
Chairman Engineer Adil Nawaz commended the efforts of the staff in ensuring the company’s financial discipline and service delivery. He emphasized the importance of accountability, sustainability, and continuous improvement in WSSCM’s operations.
The AGM also included discussions on future strategies, infrastructure development, and initiatives to improve water and sanitation services for the citizens of Mardan. The Board reiterated its commitment to strengthening the company’s governance.
Remarkable collaboration between Academia and Industry ,MoU inked between UoT Nowshera and SIDB
Peshawar: March 12.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the University of Technology Nowshera (UoT) and the Small Industries Development Board (SIDB) on Wednesday,here at the conference room of SIDB, in Peshawar.
The agreement was formally signed by Managing Director SIDB Habibullah Arif and Vice Chancellor of UoT Nowshers Prof. Dr. Imran Khan, in the presence of Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Industries Abdul Karim Tordher.
This agreement aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry, focusing on skills development, research and providing innovative solutions to support local industries.
Furthermore,this partnership is expected to create valuable opportunities for UoT students while contributing to the growth of small and medium-sized industries in the region.
President of Sarhad Chamber of commerace and industry Fazal Muqeem , Ex , chamber President Eng. Maqsood Anwar, Haji Waheed Arif Awan ,Deputy Managing Director Imp. Eng. Zulfiqar Ali Shahibzada, Deputy Managing Director Estate,P&D Noman Fayaz, Director Finance Bashir Ahmad and renowed industlust Nooruddin were also present on the occassion.
During the ceremony the Special Assistant to Chief Minister Abdul Karim Tordher termed the aforesaid agreement a milestone for opening new avenues for the students of UoT.
He said that this agreement will be a significant step towards fostering effective collaboration between the academia and industry.He added that this initiative will improve the industry through new research and innovative solutions for supporting the industrial sector in the province.
Mardan : March 12. Saath Sabka Development Organization distributes Iftar to 10,000 deserving people, Iftar is provided to 1,000 deserving people every day under the auspices of the non-governmental organization Saath Sabka Development Organization Mardan. The Iftar is organized to serve that section of the society who are deprived of food during this holy month of Ramadan. Taimur Khan Mohmand, Chairman of Saath Sabka Development Organization, said in a statement that we are fulfilling the basic needs of food and shelter of the poor. He said that we believe in fulfilling the noble purpose of serving humanity. As an organization, we are also collaborating with local welfare organizations and the government on many projects to eliminate food insecurity in the country. Feeding the deprived sections of the society during the holy month of Ramadan is a noble initiative of Saath Sabka Development Organization which cannot be forgotten. This initiative of Saath Sabka Development Organization to provide Iftar and distribute ration during the holy month of Ramadan will continue throughout the month of Ramadan. This initiative of Saath Sabka Development Organization is being appreciated by the public and it is hoped that the poor and deserving people of the society will benefit during the holy month.
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Ghalanai: March 12. On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner District Mohmand Muhammad Yasir Hassan, Additional Assistant Commissioner (Upper Mohmand) along with Halal Food Authority inspected various markets of Upper Mohmand Sub-Division. And inspected various grocery stores, bakeries and vegetable shops in the markets to ensure prices, cleanliness and quality. During the investigation and checking, three bakeries were sealed, against which action will be taken under the relevant laws and fines will also be imposed on the violators. He said that this trend will continue and there will be no concession for those selling substandard food items. Those who are trying to lose weight and those who do not care about cleanliness. All these steps are being taken for the sake of the public and high prices will not be allowed.
South Waziristan: March 12. Disturbed law and order situation, government offices closed, officers missing
All the tehsil offices including the district headquarters are locked, people are suffering.
According to the details
Due to the deteriorating law and order situation in South Waziristan Upper, the district administration has completely disappeared, due to which government affairs in the area have come to a standstill. After the inauguration at district headquarters Ladha a week ago, the Deputy Commissioner and other officers made only formal attendance and then disappeared from the offices. According to sources, some officers have shifted to Peshawar while others have returned to their homes, as a result of which district offices have become deserted and people are deprived of basic government facilities.
The offices of the district administration, including the tehsil offices of the Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the sub-division Survekai, are completely closed. Most of the important posts at the district level are vacant, and no new appointments of officers have been made after the transfer, paralyzing government affairs.
Sources say that due to the deteriorating law and order situation in the area, the increasing activities of militants and the weakness of the state writ, the government officers are preferring escape route instead of doing their duty. In this uncertain situation, ordinary citizens are facing severe difficulties, as basic services like domicile, license, government registration, and other important matters are being disrupted due to the absence of administration.
The people of the area are in dire straits and are demanding the government to take immediate steps to restore law and order and make the district administration functional. Otherwise, public grievances may increase and non-state actors may gain strength by taking advantage of administrative vacuums.
The government should adopt a concrete strategy to improve the law and order situation in South Waziristan and ensure the return of absconding officers, so that the people can be provided with their basic rights.
Dera Ismail Khan: March 12. Commissioner Dera Zafarul Islam Khattak, along with Deputy Commissioner Dera Sara Rehman, visited District Headquarters Hospital Dera and Ratta Kalachi Sports Stadium, reviewed the locations of new projects being brought by the provincial government for public convenience and directed to accelerate the pace of ongoing development projects. According to details, Commissioner Dera Zafarul Islam Khattak visited District Headquarters Hospital Dera yesterday. On this occasion, he was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Dera Sara Rehman, ADC Finance and Development Farhan Khan and Assistant Commissioner Development Sajjad Baloch. The Commissioner Dera was briefed about the locations of other projects established in the hospital, including the Cath Lab. The Commissioner Dera directed to further accelerate the pace of work for the establishment of the Cath Lab and other health projects. Deputy Commissioner Dera Sara Rehman also briefed the Commissioner Dera in this regard. Later, Commissioner Dera Zafarul Islam Khattak also visited the Ratta Kalachi Sports Stadium, where he inspected the construction of various sports halls, including the construction of hockey, football, cricket and badminton grounds and directed the authorities to complete these works before the upcoming “Dera Jat”. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Dera Sara Rehman also briefed the Commissioner Dera in this regard. While ADC Finance and Development Farhan Khan and Assistant Commissioner Development Sajjad Baloch were also present.
Dera Ismail Khan: March 12. Commandant Police Training College Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Fasihuddin Ashraf’s book “Zooq-e-Prawaz” was presented to PRO to Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Fazlur Rehman, Dr. Abdullah Zafari and renowned journalist Muhammad Rehan. This book is a reflection of Fasihuddin Ashraf’s intellectual and creative abilities, which sheds light on various aspects of life, leadership and development. Academic and literary circles have described this book as an important writing, which will serve as a source of intellectual guidance for the readers.
Mardan : March 12. Historic initiative of District Police Mardan – Agreements with 14 educational institutions and 2 best hospitals, quality facilities for children of police martyrs and personnel.
Special efforts of DPO Mardan Zahoor Babar Afridi – Important steps for the welfare of families of police martyrs and under-service personnel.
DPO Mardan Zahoor Babar Afridi led by the district representatives of Jamaat-e-Islami, including Abdullah , Abdul Razzaq, former District Naib Nazim Mardan Muhammad Ibrahim Buland and others, signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 14 educational institutions including Leeds School, Iqra School and College, Concept School, Ghazali School, Ghazali College, Hira School, Dararqam, Smart School, Parkland School and other renowned educational institutions.
Under this agreement, each school will provide 100 percent free education to the children of police martyrs, while a 30 percent concession will be given to the children of under-service police employees. In addition, 17 more educational institutions under the management of Jamaat-e-Islami will also follow these agreements, and more schools will join this welfare campaign in the future.
The DPO Mardan assured that the Mardan Police will always stand by the families of the martyrs and the police personnel. The police will provide full support in measures such as making the security of schools more effective, training security guards, participation of the police in events and deployment of police personnel. In addition, awareness sessions and lectures for children will also be ensured.
For the welfare of the police personnel and the families of the martyrs, special agreements have been made with two best hospitals, namely Akbar Medical Complex Mardan and Khyber Hospital Mardan. Under these agreements, various medical facilities will be provided free of cost to the families of the police martyrs, while special discounts will be given to the serving police personnel and their families on certain services.
Under the leadership of DPO Mardan Zahoor Babar Afridi, the welfare of the families of police martyrs has always been the top priority, and more welfare agreements and measures will continue to be taken for this purpose. Mardan Police is taking all possible steps to help the children and families of martyrs and in the future, welfare projects, agreements, and opportunities for cooperation will also be created, so that all possible facilities can be provided to the families of martyrs.
Peshawar: March 12. Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Saif, has responded to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s statement, saying that Bilawal Bhutto should first set his own house in order before criticizing others. He pointed out that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is in power in Balochistan, where just yesterday, an entire train was taken hostage by terrorists. “Will they also blame Ali Amin Gandapur for the situation in Balochistan?” he questioned.
Dr. Saif further stated that Sindh is currently held hostage by bandits from the Kacha area, while the province’s rulers have been caught supplying weapons to these criminals. Meanwhile, street crimes and robberies have become routine in Karachi.
He emphasized that terrorism is not just a provincial issue but a national concern, yet the federal government is doing nothing to address it. He criticized Bilawal Bhutto for traveling around the world during his tenure as Foreign Minister but failing to visit Afghanistan, despite the direct link between terrorism and Afghanistan.
Barrister Dr. Saif also pointed out that the full share of the merged districts in the NFC Award is not being given, which is exacerbating the hardships of the local population.
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Peshawar : March 12. Provincial Health Advisor Ihtesham Ali has taken strict notice of the mismanagement in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Paramedical Faculty examinations and announced further tightening of the examination process. In a telephonic conversation with the Acting Chief Executive of the Paramedical Faculty, Dr. Abid Hussain, the Health Advisor instructed to make the examination process more stringent.
The Health Advisor emphasized solid steps to prevent the use of electronic devices and impersonation in the examination halls. He stated that conducting examinations in public institutions instead of private colleges for the first time is a significant achievement. Although there are initial challenges, moving examination halls from private to public institutions is no less than a challenge.
On the instructions of the Health Advisor, Dr. Abid Hussain has issued orders to the examination staff across the province. He directed that candidates arriving more than five minutes after the start of the MCQs paper should not be allowed to enter the hall, and thorough checking of students should be ensured.
He also instructed strict measures to prevent the use of mobile phones and Bluetooth devices, including thorough searches of candidates and, if necessary, deployment of police around the examination halls.
The Acting Chief Executive emphasized that any mobile phone seized during the examination would not be returned, and directed measures be taken to match the roll number photos with the candidates to prevent impersonation. He warned that legal action could be taken against staff for non-compliance with the pre-provided SOPs for the examination halls.
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KP Food Authority Cracks Down on Adulterated Food Around the Province
Pesahawar: March 12. Three bakeries and a butcher shop sealed, large quantities of substandard juice destroyed, counterfeit spices confiscated
On the directives of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Food Zahir Shah Toru, the KP Food Safety & Halal Food Authority intensified its crackdown against substandard and adulterated food items during Ramadan. In operations conducted across Mardan,Charsadda, Khyber, and Swat, food safety teams sealed multiple food outlets, confiscated counterfeit spices, and disposed of hazardous food products.
According to the spokesperson for the Food Authority, food safety teams carried out a series of inspections in collaboration with district administrations. In Rajar Bazaar of Charsadda, three bakery units were sealed due to poor hygiene standards.
Similarly, in Mardan, on the tip of, the food inspction team raided a juice production unit. During the operation, 650 liters of substandard juice were destroyed on the spot, while 550 liters of packed juice were confiscated, leading to the sealing of the unit. Additionally, 15 kilograms of banned China salt were seized in a separate inspection in the same city.
According to further details, in Swat, the authority conducted a successful operation on Airport Road, where officials seized over 900 kilograms of misbranded spices from a warehouse, which was subsequently sealed. The details also unveiled that in Khyber district, the food safety team, in collaboration with the district administration, inspected ghee mills in Bara Bazaar. A storage facility containing misbranded ghee was sealed, and a butcher’s shop selling substandard meat was also shut down. Heavy fines were imposed on the violators, and further legal proceedings have been initiated.
Director General of the Food Safety Authority Wasif Saeed, reaffirmed commitment of food authority to safeguard public health. “There will be zero tolerance for those endangering citizens’ health through adulterated food,” he stated.
KP Minister for Food Zahir Shah Toru, directed officials to take strict legal action against those involved in food adulteration, emphasizing that no leniency would be shown against violators.
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Remarkable collaboration between Academia and Industry ,MoU inked between UoT Nowshera and SIDB
Peshawar: March 12. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the University of Technology Nowshera (UoT) and the Small Industries Development Board (SIDB) on Wednesday,here at the conference room of SIDB, in Peshawar.
The agreement was formally signed by Managing Director SIDB Habibullah Arif and Vice Chancellor of UoT Nowshers Prof. Dr. Imran Khan, in the presence of Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Industries Abdul Karim Tordher.
This agreement aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry, focusing on skills development, research and providing innovative solutions to support local industries.
Furthermore,this partnership is expected to create valuable opportunities for UoT students while contributing to the growth of small and medium-sized industries in the region.
President of Sarhad Chamber of commerace and industry Fazal Muqeem , Ex , chamber President Eng. Maqsood Anwar, Haji Waheed Arif Awan ,Deputy Managing Director Imp. Eng. Zulfiqar Ali Shahibzada, Deputy Managing Director Estate,P&D Noman Fayaz, Director Finance Bashir Ahmad and renouned industrialist Nooruddin were also present on the occassion.
During the ceremony the Special Assistant to Chief Minister Abdul Karim Tordher termed the aforesaid agreement a milestone for opening new avenues for the …
27TH MEETING OF THE PROVICIAL CABINET
Peshawar: March 12. The 27th meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Cabinet was held
here with Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur in the chair and was attended by Cabinet members, Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary, Senior Member Board of Revenue, Administrative Secretaries, and Advocate General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Immediately after recitation from the holly Quran, the Chief Minister in his opening remarks appreciated the performance of the cabinet colleagues and the supporting bureaucracy for such an outstanding performance during the last one year of his government. He said that while taking over the reign of government one year ago, the province hardly had 15 days salaries for the employees but now they have a historic Rs.150 billion surplus. Without imposing any tax, the income of the Province has been increased 50 per cent while on the other hand not only cent per cent releases have been made to the ADP schemes but the frozen ones too retaken up. He pointed out that the Health Card scheme was stopped but they have not only retaken it up but widened its coverage too
Due to good governance, as many as Rs.900 million a month is saved just in the Health Card scheme despite the widening of services. This has been highly appreciated by the poor people of the province, he said. He further pointed out that liabilities worth Rs.87 billion have also been cleared and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa became the first Province to have established a debt retirement Fund and reserving Rs.30 billion for it. As far as new schemes, the first ever Provincial Transmission Line has been taken up at a cost of Rs.18 billion to provide cheap electricity to the industrial units. The posting transfers of public servants were being made purely on merit basis and no political pressure would be accepted in this regard, he remarked
Taking important decisions on agenda items, the cabinet approved a draft bill for establishing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Officers Welfare Fund. The fund upon creation is aimed at supporting the Judicial Officers in situations such as health emergencies, accidents, natural disasters and post-retirement needs. It also approved a special grant of Rs. 667.500 Million as payment for 150 Kanal land to Peshawar Development Authority for construction of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy at Regi Model Town, Peshawar.
The Cabinet approved Rs. 9934000/- as additional grant for Peshawar High Court to purchase vehicle for the official use of the judges while relaxing the ban on purchase of vehicles. Relaxing the ban for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Human Rights Department, the Cabinet also approved the creation of posts of various cadres in the Ombudsman Secretariat. The Chief Minister on this occasion directed to accelerate work on the establishment of car park near the buildings of the Peshawar High Court and the District Courts
The Cabinet approved the draft amendment in Section-2 and 3 (sub-sections 1 to 4) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Appointment, Deputation, Posting/Transfer of Teachers, Instructors & Doctors) Regulatory Act, 2011. The amendment substitutes the words/term “union council” by “Educational Cluster” wherever appearing in the said Act. The Cabinet also approved the draft notification for establishment of Water & Sanitation Services Company, Haripur. It further approved the posting/appointment of Muhammad Rahman Afridi as Chief Executive Officer (BPS-20) for Faculty of Paramedics & Allied Health Sciences, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Cabinet approved a non-ADP Scheme of Rs. 310.696 million for construction of auditorium in Abbottabad Public School, Abbottabad. The Cabinet approved allocation and release of Rs…
Quality education, political stability imperative for exports led economic growth: Ahsan Iqbal
PESHAWAR, Mar 12, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Professor Ahsan Iqbal here Wednesday said that political stability and research based quality education was imperative for exports-led economic growth on a fast track basis.
Addressing students and faculty of the Institute of Management Sciences (IMS) here at Hayatabad as chief guest, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that peace and harmony, political stability, continuity of economic policies and strong commitment to implement reforms are key for achieving goals of sustainable economic growth and development.
He said that developed nations including China have made rapid progress because of consistency of policies, political stability and implementation of economic reforms on ground.
The Federal Minister said that there was no dearth of resources in Pakistan and every goal could be achieved through dedication and professional commitment. Since Independence On August 14, 1947, he said that Pakistan had achieved great progress in different sectors and today’s the number of public sector universities has swelled to 250 in the countryHe said that political instability, inconsistent policies and inadequate reforms besides agitation politics have negatively impacted Pakistan’s economic progress in the past.
Ahsan Iqbal said today was an era of information technology, artificial intelligence and urged youth to take advantage of the Govt’s goal oriented IT policies and projects such as Uran Pakistan. He said the Federal Govt was promoting the IT sector by giving laptops to students to help them in completion of their education and research work at colleges and universities.
He said the so-called change in the country in 2018 has negatively impacted the VISION 2025 launched by the previous Govt of PMLN, adding VISION 2025 was aimed to include Pakistan in 25 top economies of the world.
Ahsan Iqbal said that politics of negativity and agitation would not work rather we need to equip youth with ornament of education and IT skills. He said the economy was put back on track and the country started moving on road to progress and development due to PMLN Govt pro-economic policies and reforms
To compete with the developed nations, he said that we need to work hard with great speed for the next 22 years by coping ourselves with digital technologies in order to achieve economic heights and provide job opportunities to all.
Under Uran Pakistan, he said that focus was being made on increasing exports for enhancing sustainable economic growth, increasing foreign reserves, value addition and innovation in manufacturing, minerals, agriculture, IT and manpower export.
Under E Pakistan, he said the Govt was working on enhancing the digital economy by ensuring quality Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), promotion of environment friendly technologies, combating climate change besides encouraging equity and development. He said climate change has emerged as a major challenge to Pakistan and under Uran Pakistan Govt would help counter this issue with cooperation of relevant stakeholders.
Ahsan Iqbal said that Uran Pakistan was a landmark program launched by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif that would change the destiny of people. He said the Govt’s projects and policies were aimed to increase IT exports significantly.
Ahsan Iqbal said that energy shortfall was key challenge that negatively impacted industrial production in the past and addressing the issue of power pilferage was imperative for achieving maximum industrial and agriculture production for economic gains.
He said the Higher Education Commission (HEC) was directed to equip students with information technology vital for better exports management and entrepreneurship for increasing foreign exchange and generation of jobs opportunities.
Later, talking to reporters, Professor Ahsan Iqbal said that Govt’s successful policies and economic reforms started producing fruitful results in the country where price hike has slashed to below four percent while policy rate significantly reduced.
Despite differences in political approach and thinking, he said that we all are united for the progress and development of Pakistan. He said that 60 percent of resources goes from the federation to the provinces. He said that PMLN Govt has saved the country from an imminent default.
He said that investment started coming back to Pakistan from friendly countries which strongly reflected their confidence in Govt’s economic policies. Earlier, the Federal Minister was welcomed by the faculty and students of IMS Hayatabad.
