Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says a comprehensive national policy is being formulated in consultation with all four provinces to counter Indian water aggression.
Inaugurating the newly established Engineers’ Lounge at the Institution of Engineers Pakistan in Lahore today, he said the policy aims to effectively safeguard Pakistan’s water resources in the face of ongoing regional challenges.
The Minister announced to establish a special technical committee comprising water experts and engineers to provide technically sound recommendations to address water disputes and related challenges.
Highlighting the importance of engineering for national progress, he stressed the need for mobilizing engineers as part of a national mission to address Pakistan’s pressing challenges.
Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s engineers were a valuable national asset, and their intelligence and hard work must be harnessed for the country’s development agenda. He assured that the government stands shoulder to shoulder with all engineering bodies in this mission.
