'Uraan Pakistan Programme' to strengthen economy: Ahsan Iqbal
Pakistan
Youth is being educated and trained in line with the requirements of the 21st century, says federal minister
NAROWAL (Dunya News) - Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that the government is implementing Uraan Pakistan programme to further strengthen the economy.
Talking to media in Narowal on Sunday, he said that under the programme, youth is being educated and trained in line with the requirements of the 21st century.
Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s relations with friendly countries were damaged during the PTI tenure, while now Pakistan enjoys excellent diplomatic relations globally.
He said that Pakistan’s inclusion in the Gaza Peace Board is a significant achievement.
Uraan Pakistan is commitment, not just a project: Ahsan Iqbal
Earlier, Ahsan Iqbal said that safeguarding digital and cyber boundaries has also become a crucial part of national security.
Speaking at a special session of Think Fest held at Alhamra, Ahsan Iqbal said that if a nation’s digital systems are compromised, its power grid could be disabled, smart city cameras could be misused, and law enforcement databases could fall into the hands of criminal groups.
He further added that interference in banking systems could disrupt financial transparency and operations.
He highlighted that in the modern era, weapons have also become digital, linking national defense directly to cybersecurity.