Corruption decreased during PML-N govt, claims Ahsan Iqbal.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has Wednesday claimed that corruption was decreased during PML(N) government (2013-17), while it had increased during PTI term in office (2018-22).

The Minister made these remarks during a roundtable on good governance and transparency, organized by the Planning Commission. In order to ensure good governance and transparency in the country, the Ministry for Planning Development and Special Initiatives has decided to establish Governance Innovation Lab (GIL).

The roundtable was attended by the experts from various fields, who have shared their ideas for the implementation of this initiative. 'The key objectives of the Governance Innovation Lab will be transparent, inclusive and responsive government,' said Ahsan Iqbal said, while emphasizing on the citizens' participation in ensuring good governance. 'We are facing serious resource crunch therefore; efficiency of investment holds paramount importance and due to the limited resources, we do not have a choice to frame inefficient policies,' he added. Furthermore, the Minister highlighted the gap between the citizens and the government. 'We need to ensure...