KARACHI: Pakistan has abundant resources and hardworking people, which gives it the potential to become one of the top five economies in Asia if we embrace innovation and change, said Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday.

Speaking at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), the minister stressed the importance of planning and policy continuity to compete with regional rivals, especially India, to emerge as a strong and sound economy.

While highlighting peace, stability, continuity of policies, and reforms as four essential pillars for national success, he cited countries such as India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Turkiye, Japan, and South Korea that have adopted these principles to great effect.

“Unfortunately, Pakistan has struggled to implement these pillars consistently. It’s time we commit ourselves as a nation to safeguarding them for economic progress,” he said.

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