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5th RASTA Conference: A Convergence of Policy, Research, and Economic Transformation

26Feb

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5th RASTA Conference: A Convergence of Policy, Research, and Economic Transformation

Islamabad, February 26, 2025(Kamran Raja):The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) inaugurated the 5th RASTA Conference, reaffirming its commitment to evidence-based policymaking, economic innovation, and research-driven reforms. As Pakistan’s largest economic and public policy research grant initiative, RASTA has grown into a dynamic platform for intellectual discourse, collaboration, and actionable policy solutions. The conference brought together renowned academics, policymakers, and development experts, fostering an open exchange of ideas on Pakistan’s economic future. Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, the chief guest, delivered a compelling keynote address, likening Pakistan’s economic journey to an athlet...

Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level consultative meeting on enhancing the efficiency of Karachi ports by improving hinterland connectivity

22 Nov 2024, Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level consultative meeting on enhancing the efficiency of Karachi ports by improving hinterland connectivity here in Islamabad on Friday. The meeting was attended by Secretary Planning Awais Manzur Sumra, Member Infrastructure Waqas Anwar, CEO of the Public Private Partnership Authority, and senior representatives from the Ministries of Maritime Affairs, Communications, Railways, Aviation Division, and Commerce Division. During the meeting, Member Infrastructure Waqas Anwar presented a detailed briefing on improving port efficiency. He provided a progress update from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs regarding a committee constituted by the Prime Minister’s Office ...

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the 4th meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired the 4th meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee (PSC) and the Oversight Board on Post-Flood Reconstruction Activities. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Planning, Secretary Economic Affairs, Chief Secretaries of all Provinces, the Country Directors of the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB), the UN Resident Coordinator, the UNDP Resident Representative, the Deputy Head of Mission of the EU and senior officials from the Planning Commission. The agenda of the meeting included a review and follow-up on decisions made during the 3rd PSC meeting, a progress review of ongoing 4RF projects, updates on flood reconstruction and coordination efforts with UNDP, and the current status of ...