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Pakistan Aims for $3 Trillion Economy by 2047

1/18/2025

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Pakistan's ambitious "Uraan Pakistan" initiative envisions a $3 trillion economy by 2047, prioritizing exports, energy, education, and equality. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal aims to triple exports from $30 billion to $100 billion with support for small and medium enterprises. Yet, the World Bank warns that without detailed strategies and coordinated reforms, these goals may remain out of reach.

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Pakistan's ambitious "Uraan Pakistan" initiative envisions a $3 trillion economy by 2047, prioritizing exports, energy, education, and equality. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal aims to triple exports from $30 billion to $100 billion with support for small and medium enterprises. Yet, the World Bank warns that without detailed strategies and coordinated reforms, these goals may remain out of reach.