Ahsan Iqbal lays emphasis on bidding process for ML-1 project

Planning Minister Ahsan on Tuesday laid emphasis on the bidding process for the ML-1 project on Tuesday.

According to details, Iqbal chaired a meeting. On this occasion, Iqbal said: "The proper timeline will be fixed for the timely start of ML-1 project."

Iqbal vowed to ensure the protection of Chinese citizens. "Providing security to Chinese citizens is our topmost priority." 

He urged the need to hold a meeting of the sub-working groups of minerals with the Chinese authorities.

– Iqbal sees private sector key to achieve SDGs –

Iqbal underscored the importance of uplifting the private sector in a bid to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Addressing an event in Islamabad, Iqbal said: "The issue of climate change was raised due to the industrial revolution. For the sake of achieving development in the country, the economic and social goals will be equal."

"Our neighbour has reached his destination. For how long will we continue to drag into  a vortex" he said.

Iqbal said: "The identity of our country is intelligence and hard work, not corruption.".

"We will have to improve our identification by ending the menace of corruption and incompetence," Iqbal said.

Underscoring the challenges faced by the country due to the environmental changes, Iqbal said: "Pakistan is suffering from climate change."