
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday held a meeting with British parliamentarians at the Portcullis House Westminster and highlighted Pakistan's deep-rooted economic and cultural ties with the United Kingdom.
Addressing the gathering, he emphasized the government's current focus on Balochistan's development, ensuring the upliftment of local communities through key infrastructure and investment projects.
He briefed the parliamentarians on URAAN PAKISTAN, a national development initiative aimed at the holistic upliftment of 240 million Pakistanis.
The minister emphasized that the initiative was not tied to any specific government but was designed to foster economic and social progress.
Key features of the plan include specialized programs for the Pakistani diaspora, such as internships for youth and the "Champions of Reform" initiative, which encourages British-Pakistani high achievers to collaborate with the government in various sectors.
Reiterating Pakistan's commitment to strengthening global partnerships, the minister underscored the importance of strategic ties with the United Kingdom, United States, China, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union.
He stressed Pakistan's focus on enhancing trade and economic cooperation with these key partners to achieve shared prosperity.
Earlier, British MP Mohammad Yasin welcomed Iqbal to the British Parliament and commended his dedication to development projects in AJK.
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