ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the necessity of maintaining consistent policies to achieve sustainable development in Pakistan. Speaking at the 39th Annual Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists, organized by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Iqbal outlined a strategic vision for the nation’s economic future.

According to Radio Pakistan, Iqbal highlighted the importance of ensuring that Pakistan’s export strategies remain independent of political changes. He presented a roadmap aimed at achieving a one billion dollar export target, underscoring the connection between economic sovereignty and the nation’s capacity to generate development funding.

Iqbal elaborated on strategies to address persistent external-account issues by enhancing productive capacity and competitiveness while maintaining macroeconomic stability. He also proposed the creation of export clusters designed to link producers with specialized suppliers, skilled labor, educational institutions, testing facilities, financial services, logistics, and international market access.