Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment, under the vision and directives of the Prime Minister, to usher in an era of prosperity and development across Sindh province.

He expressed the resolve while meeting Sindh Minister for Planning, Nasir Shah and Chairman Planning and Development Najam Shah in Karachi today.  

During the meeting, they made a comprehensive review of the projects under the Public Sector Development Program portfolio for urban and rural Sindh.

Ahsan Iqbal said the federal government remains committed to fostering collaboration with provincial governments to achieve sustainable development and prosperity for all.

He directed officials concerned to ensure timely resolution of all PSDP projects under implementation in Sindh, including those related to education, water, housing, and infrastructure.

He highlighted that the green channel approval for the rehabilitation housing project for flood-affected areas, which has resulted in the construction of over eight hundred thousand houses, with three lac fifty thousand already completed.

The Minister emphasized that the ownership of these houses has been ensured for women, reflecting the government's commitment to gender equity.

He commended the coalition government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, for taking bold decisions to bring Pakistan back on track.

The Planning Minister elaborated the Federal government's ambitious Project 'Uraan Pakistan', centered around the 5Es Framework, which he described as the cornerstone of Pakistan's future development.

Ahsan Iqbal announced the Federal government's campaign to achieve zero hepatitis within three years and emphasized the urgent attention required for devolved subjects, including healthcare, education, and population control.

The Minister highlighted the importance of women's participation in the workforce, emphasizing the need to increase their participation rate to over 50 percent to ensure Pakistan's progress.

In his remarks, the Provincial Planning Minister, Nasir Shah, expressed gratitude to Ahsan Iqbal for his unwavering support, which has led to the highest allocation of approximately 81 billion rupees for Sindh in the last decade.