(Asghar Ali Mubarak)
ISLAMABAD (TNS) The current government is committed to improving the economy in the country and is paying full attention to this sector. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is committed to achieving the goals of the “Uraan Pakistan” program. The “Uraan Pakistan” campaign is a vision of Allama Iqbal for the development, prosperity and unity of Pakistan. The Prime Minister has inaugurated the historic project for the construction and development of the country’s economy, the National Economic Plan 29-2024 Udan Pakistan. The 5-year Udan Pakistan program is a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable development. Digital economy, energy, infrastructure, environment and employment opportunities are important aspects of Udan Pakistan. The “Uraan Pakistan” program aims to provide a strong economic platform to the country’s economy. The inauguration ceremony of the launch of the Udan Pakistan program was attended by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, federal ministers, members of parliament and high officials. The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Anwarul Haq, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Governor Balochistan. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the national economic plan “Uraan Pakistan” Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that today is a great day on which the Udan Pakistan program is launched. What, despite immense challenges, we succeeded in achieving economic stability. Shahbaz Sharif said that we have to move forward through unity and solidarity. When he took power, Pakistan was on the verge of default. The coalition government decided that we would not do politics but save the state. Letters were written to stop the IMF program. What greater injustice could be done to the people than this? The IMF program was approved in Paris in the third week of June. We have faced huge challenges in the last 9 months. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that we decided to go to any extent to save the state. For economic stability, we had to take another IMF program. This will be the last IMF program in the history of Pakistan. The Prime Minister further said that there will be no benefit in crying, due to past mistakes and errors, losses of 6 trillion rupees have been incurred in the last 10 years, due to arrogant and unfriendly attitudes in the past, we became isolated in the world, friendly countries were angered, some of those who were said against friendly countries cannot even speak, on one side, Kashkol, on the other hand, friendly countries were angered. The Prime Minister said that the time has come to achieve the goals of the Udan Pakistan program, Manmohan Singh followed Nawaz Sharif’s model, the people faced the worst inflation but showed patience, today inflation has come to less than five percent. IT exports have increased by 34 percent, this is the result of the hard work of the government and SIFC, the government and institutions are working together, such a partnership has not been seen in institutions in the past. He said that I have great doubts but I pray that this partnership will continue till the end of time. Nations are built through unity and consensus. Providing a conducive environment for the establishment of an export economy is essential. The axis of “Uraan Pakistan” is the promotion of national exports. The Prime Minister said that youth are our asset. We will provide all possible facilities to the youth. Today is the era of digital economy. We will provide all resources for the promotion of the IT sector. If Pakistan has to move forward, taxes have to be reduced. If I can, I will reduce taxes. The time to reduce taxes will come. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that it is an honor to participate in the inaugural ceremony of the National Economic Plan “Uraan Pakistan” . Macroeconomic stability has been achieved in the country. Inflation has come down from 38 percent to single digits. I am very happy with the launch of the Homegrown National Economic “Uraan Pakistan” . Pakistan achieved a surplus in the fiscal year after 24 years, inflation has decreased by 38 percent to 5 percent, the policy rate has decreased from 22 percent to 13 percent, the confidence of local and foreign investors has increased, Pakistan’s stock market has set new records. The Federal Finance Minister said that currently close to 12 percent, we have to move towards further growth, the 93 percent reduction in the default rate is a great achievement, we have to move towards further stability under the leadership of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, economic stability is indispensable for sustainable development. We have reached this point after the efforts of the last 12 to 14 months, progress has been made in the efforts to achieve macro stability in the last 12 to 14 months, the efforts of SIFC are important for investment, every aspect has been reviewed in detail in the Homegrown National Action Plan. The National Economic Plan aims to encourage the private sector and increase investment. We are moving away from planning and towards practical economic development. In 1991, Nawaz Sharif gave an agenda for economic development, which now needs to be restarted. Our priority is promoting cheap energy and exports. Debt and liabilities have been significantly reduced, more funds will be available for the development of the social sector, the privatization process is being accelerated, Pakistan has been an import economy, we have to move towards growth, we will do this through fundamental reforms, the Prime Minister has formed a committee for reforms. The Federal Finance Minister said that we will provide opportunities to the market and business on an equal basis, stabilize exports, and have a market-based exchange rate. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the National Economic Plan “Udan Pakistan”, Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that the economy is stabilizing today thanks to the Prime Minister’s bold steps.The people of Pakistan are courageous and talented. Where there are challenges on one side, we also have immense opportunities. We have to take advantage of the opportunities and take the country to the destination of development and prosperity. We have to pay special attention to the development of the social sector. Debt repayment is a big burden on the economy. We have to get rid of the clutches of debt. Human resource development should be our priority. For sustainable development, we have to focus on the education sector. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the country is on the path of development. Ahsan Iqbal said that the Pakistani economy has been divided by the end of the Nawaz Sharif government. Political instability and discontinuity of policies affect economic development. Nawaz Sharif introduced an economic plan in the 90s, which was later adopted by the Manmohan Singh government. The Federal Minister for Planning said that this is not a program of any one party, it is a program of Pakistan, the destiny of nations lies in its decisions, we can take advantage of opportunities and achieve progress, no country, no factory can ever run on loans. Let’s march together for economic development, we will make Made in Pakistan a quality brand all over the world, we are facing big challenges in health. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Udan Pakistan is a comprehensive program of national development, Nawaz Sharif’s government gave a program of 3 Es and ended darkness from the country, under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, the goals of 3 Es were achieved. The goals of economic development can be achieved through political stability, a huge action plan was presented by the Finance Minister and the Planning Minister, this plan was approved by the provinces and the federation, the PDM government under the leadership of Shahbaz Sharif saved the country from bankruptcy. Inflation is declining and the economy is improving, the stock market is setting new records every day, the way the government is moving forward, God willing, it will achieve its goals. Ishaq Dar said that if Pakistan wants to move forward, negative politics must be abandoned, nature has blessed Pakistan with endless resources, it is necessary that we move forward together. Under “Uraan Pakistan” , Pakistan is ready to join the top 25 economies. The knowledge-based economy is the foundation of Vision 2025. Pakistan has 60 percent of the young population of Pakistan. Students must be prepared for scientific research and scientific innovation and scientific trends. In a changing world, it is the need of the hour to adapt education to new trends. Iqbal’s concept of nationhood was the fundamental force that united Muslims for the establishment of a separate state.
“Even today, by following Iqbal’s vision, we can lead Pakistan on the path of unity, progress and prosperity. His thought teaches us that for progress, elements like self-identity, national unity, and ijtihad must be adopted.” “So Shaheen is the flight, your work is the flight” The “Uraan Pakistan” campaign has been inspired by the development vision of Allama Iqbal. “This campaign invites the youth to use their talents and contribute to the development and progress of Pakistan by following the philosophy of self-reliance. We have to align the educational curriculum with his message to enlighten our new generation with the teachings of Iqbal, so that they can play their role in building a modern, progressive and independent Pakistan. To put Pakistan on the path of development, it is essential to understand and follow the development philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The message of Allama Iqbal, which was present in his words, proved to be a beacon for the leaders of the Pakistan Movement.
