AIRLINK 173.15 Increased By ▲ 15.74 (10%)
BOP 10.65 Increased By ▲ 0.28 (2.7%)
CNERGY 8.52 Increased By ▲ 0.20 (2.4%)
CPHL 97.46 Increased By ▲ 4.57 (4.92%)
FCCL 47.25 Increased By ▲ 0.52 (1.11%)
FFL 15.42 Increased By ▲ 0.54 (3.63%)
FLYNG 28.13 Increased By ▲ 1.15 (4.26%)
HUBC 138.91 Increased By ▲ 4.90 (3.66%)
HUMNL 12.81 Increased By ▲ 0.29 (2.32%)
KEL 4.54 Increased By ▲ 0.33 (7.84%)
KOSM 5.55 Increased By ▲ 0.16 (2.97%)
MLCF 62.26 Increased By ▲ 1.38 (2.27%)
OGDC 214.75 Increased By ▲ 6.23 (2.99%)
PACE 5.55 Increased By ▲ 0.15 (2.78%)
PAEL 44.86 Increased By ▲ 4.08 (10%)
PIAHCLA 18.70 Decreased By ▼ -0.10 (-0.53%)
PIBTL 10.74 Increased By ▲ 0.76 (7.62%)
POWER 12.26 Increased By ▲ 0.30 (2.51%)
PPL 173.87 Increased By ▲ 5.10 (3.02%)
PRL 36.22 Increased By ▲ 1.19 (3.4%)
PTC 23.56 Increased By ▲ 0.57 (2.48%)
SEARL 95.31 Increased By ▲ 2.21 (2.37%)
SSGC 39.13 Increased By ▲ 3.56 (10.01%)
SYM 14.02 Increased By ▲ 0.36 (2.64%)
TELE 7.23 Increased By ▲ 0.28 (4.03%)
TPLP 10.29 Increased By ▲ 0.29 (2.9%)
TRG 64.68 Increased By ▲ 4.01 (6.61%)
WAVESAPP 10.04 Increased By ▲ 0.34 (3.51%)
WTL 1.33 Increased By ▲ 0.03 (2.31%)
YOUW 3.70 Increased By ▲ 0.05 (1.37%)
BR100 12,492 Increased By 252.4 (2.06%)
BR30 37,694 Increased By 1300.9 (3.57%)
KSE100 116,189 Increased By 2036.1 (1.78%)
KSE30 35,750 Increased By 549.8 (1.56%)

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, on Tuesday, highlighted several critical issues regarding the nation's economic and social development.

In his address at a seminar, he also focused on improving women's health.

He revealed that this year, the federal government's net revenue was 7,000 billion rupees, while 8,000 billion rupees were needed to repay loans.

He emphasised the severe economic difficulties inherited from the previous government, noting that an additional 1,000 billion rupees had to be borrowed to repay debts, resulting in a budget heavily reliant on loans.

Iqbal stressed that no country can progress without the inclusion of women, pointing out that achieving a 90 per cent literacy rate is crucial for development. He stated that 50 per cent of women must be brought into the workforce to achieve developed nation status. Highlighting the impact of women's health on future generations, he noted that children's health is compromised if their mothers are unhealthy.

Emphasising the importance of women's education and health, Iqbal called for prioritising these areas to ensure national progress. He discussed the extraordinary challenges facing Pakistan's economy, with a priority on shifting towards export-oriented growth. He criticised the nation's tendency to import more and its lack of success in earning dollars.

Addressing environmental concerns, Iqbal stated that climate change poses a significant threat to Pakistan, warning that the country may face future climatic disasters similar to those in 2022.

He also outlined the government's "E-Pakistan" initiative, aimed at empowering women and integrating them into the national development framework.

Iqbal's remarks underscore the government's commitment to overcoming economic challenges, promoting women's participation, and addressing environmental issues to secure a prosperous future for Pakistan.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2024

Comments

Comments are closed.