Pakistan needs to win economically after Marka-e-Haq: minister

Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Minister at the Federal Level Following the achievement of the “Marka-e-Haq,” Ahsan Iqbal stated on Saturday that Pakistan must now achieve a “Marka-e-Maeeshat” (economic victory), since a robust defense cannot exist without a robust economy.

During his visit to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he engaged with the business community and stated that Pakistan may become one of the world’s top economies if it concentrates on exports, industrial growth, and economic reforms over the next ten years.

Because history has demonstrated that weak economies cannot support powerful defense systems, Ahsan Iqbal stated that the nation as a whole now has an obligation to rebuild the economy in light of the “Battle of Truth.”

According to him, the government is collaborating with the business sector to advance exports, industrial development, and tax net expansion.

The goal of reaching 100 billion dollars in exports by 2035, he continued, is just as crucial for Pakistan as obtaining nuclear capability previously was.

He claimed that by taking a reasonable and balanced approach, Pakistan fostered peace, stability, and communication, further enhancing the nation’s favorable reputation abroad.

According to Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan’s recent military and diplomatic successes have enhanced the nation’s reputation abroad; now, the same attitude needs to be demonstrated in the economic sphere.

He stated that the government is eliminating needless rules, red tape, and business obstacles to promote exports because they are the only viable route for Pakistan’s economic growth.

In attendance were LCCI President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol, Senior Vice President Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh, past President Muhammad Ali Mian, former Vice President Shahid Nazir Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, and members of the Executive Committee.