Ahsan Iqbal urges diaspora to invest in their country’s growth

Pakistan's Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal is encouraging Pakistani-American professionals to invest in the country's healthcare and technology sectors. The proposal includes creating telemedicine panels to connect US-based specialists with doctors in 60 Pakistani districts.
Why it matters
This effort aims to leverage the diaspora to drive economic growth and improve public service delivery through digital innovation.
Federal Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal. — DawnNewsTV/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source • Asks Pakistani-American professionals to support URAAN initiative • Proposes US-based telemedicine panels for 60 districts across Pakistan
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