Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal recently met with a delegation from Kearney, a leading global management consulting firm, to discuss support for Pakistan’s private investment initiatives. The meeting focused on leveraging Kearney’s expertise to drive economic growth and stability in Pakistan.
Minister Iqbal detailed the 5Es Framework, a key component of the National Economic Transformation Plan, designed to foster stability and lay the groundwork for future growth. This framework emphasizes exports, economic growth, energy, education, and equality as critical areas of focus.
Iqbal underscored the necessity of enhancing exports, boosting per-animal yield in agriculture, developing promising industrial clusters, and addressing structural issues to achieve rapid economic growth. He also stressed the importance of digital transformation, achieving self-sufficiency in energy, and promoting equitable development in the social sector.
Kearney has been engaged to support the ministry’s efforts in catalyzing private investment in Pakistan. The consulting firm will collaborate with the ministry and other stakeholders to identify areas where their support can be most effective and to provide guidance on approvals and assignments.
The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration and concerted efforts to achieve Pakistan’s strategic economic goals, with Kearney’s involvement expected to significantly contribute to the nation’s economic transformation.
