Poverty reduction 'a national priority'
Pakistan's Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has identified poverty reduction, education, and human resource development as the country's top national priorities. He emphasized that sustainable economic growth requires addressing systemic issues like child stunting and low school enrollment.
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The statement highlights the structural economic challenges facing Pakistan and the government's proposed strategy for long-term development.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> ISLAMABAD: Planning Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday stressed that poverty alleviation, human resource development and improved social indicators must remain top national priorities to transform Pakistan into a sustainable and competitive economy.
Addressing an international conference on Pakistan's Vision for Inclusive and Resilient Economic Transformation, Iqbal said it was imperative to ensure that the benefits of development reached every citizen and region, with equitable access to economic opportunities.
He noted that poverty was not merely a lack of income but also limited access to education, healthcare, nutrition and decent employment.
Expressing concern over the rising poverty rate and weak social indicators in Pakistan, he stressed that addressing these fundamental challenges was essential for sustainable national development.
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