Islamabad: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has advocated for the creation of dedicated task forces in all provinces to address the pressing issues of anaemia and child stunting. Speaking at the launch ceremony of the National Anaemia Reduction Plan for Women, Adolescent Girls, and Children 2025-2030, Iqbal emphasized the importance of implementing solutions to improve lives.
According to Radio Pakistan, the minister underscored the need for investment in health, education, and the well-being of women, girls, and children as a crucial step towards strengthening Pakistan’s human capital. He stressed that such investment is vital for achieving sustainable economic growth. Furthermore, Iqbal highlighted the government’s commitment to reducing anaemia rates among women and adolescent girls by fifty percent by the year 2030.