ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed all relevant authorities to ensure that national development projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) are completed strictly within their stipulated timelines and to the highest quality standards.
The directives were issued during a high-level meeting with Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, who called on the Prime Minister to review the country’s current development agenda.
During the meeting, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal briefed the Prime Minister on the implementation status of key ongoing schemes, progress under the PSDP, and the strategic roadmap for upcoming development targets.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting
- Public Welfare & Growth Priority: The Prime Minister emphasized that timely project completion remains a top government priority to foster sustainable economic growth, create employment, and ensure direct public welfare.
- Enhanced Coordination: PM Shehbaz stressed the need for seamless inter-ministerial coordination to remove implementation bottlenecks and accelerate the pace of project delivery.
- Swift Public Benefit: The administration aims to streamline execution so that the benefits of national development reach citizens without unnecessary delays.
