Peace, continued political stability vital for development: Ahsan

A review meeting on the implementation and strategy of the 5Es Framework was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad. Addressing the meeting, the Minister emphasized the 5Es Framework encompasses short-term to long-term strategic plans. He highlighted the importance of peace and stability, policy continuity, and reforms to place Pakistan among the top ten to fifteen economies globally. He emphasized the need to increase the participation of women in development sectors to at least fifty percent while sixty percent of Pakistan's population comprising youth, it is the government's responsibility to provide them with a bright future. The Minister said peace, political stability, and policy continuity are essential for economic development. Source: Radio Pakistan