Continuity of policies key to sustainable growth: Ahsan Iqbal.

ISLAMABAD -- Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said that the continuity of policies was imperative for sustainable growth of the country.

Addressing the launching ceremony of one year growth strategy for Pakistan organized by Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) here, the minister highlighted the key elements to turnaround the country's economy.

He said the government had devised excellent policies but could not be implemented due to political instability and frequent interventions in the policies.

"We need political will, stability, continuity of policies, and broad-based consensus to ensure the sustainable growth and development", he added.

He stressed all stakeholders and the political parties to get united and play role in chalking out a charter of economy and prepare strong economic policies for the economic development of Pakistan.

He said PIDE could play key role in drafting strong policies for robust economic growth.

Ahsan Iqbal said the country's remittances were showing good growth but still there was potential to further promote the remittances by ensuring the inflows...