Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Makhdum Khusro Bakhtiar has said that the Government is determined to introduce structural reforms and devise sound economic policies to put the economy on consistent growth trajectory and achieve economic turnaround. The Minister said this during his visit to World Bank Country office here at Islamabad on Friday where he was received by Country Director Mr. pachathumu Illangovan. Secretary Planning Zafar Hasan and senior officials of the Ministry also accompanied the Minister. The Minister stated that the present government is focused on improving the life of common man by formulating people centric policies and implementing welfare initiatives. He underlined that the incumbent government is taking steps to reinvigorate the agriculture sector as more than 65% population is dependent on agriculture. He emphasised that efforts will be made to boost agro-based economic activities to accelerate poverty reduction. ‘Developing marketing platforms for convenience of the farmers where they could sell their products without any hassle is must to spur rural economy for the benefit of small landholders’, said the Minister. The Minister stated that the government is also laying emphasis on quality human resource development for the betterment of huge youth population who could then contribute effectively towards the country’s economy. Noting that Pakistan ranks high in terms of population growth in the region, the Minister directed concerned officials of the Ministry to prepare a strategy on population planning, increased gender participation and empowering women both economically and socially. ***
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