Major Economic Decisions Must Align with National Economic Strategy: DPM

Islamabad: A meeting on economic reforms, highlighting the historic and central role of the Planning Commission in Pakistan’s economic and development policymaking, was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the need to empower the Planning Commission to drive strategic policy priorities and oversee public investment effectively.

According to Radio Pakistan, Ishaq Dar stated that the Planning Commission should serve as the apex body under the direct leadership of the Prime Minister, integrating a Policy and Planning Wing as well as a separate Development Wing. He highlighted that all major economic decisions must align with the national economic strategy, with clear KPIs to ensure accountability, performance, and coherence across the government.

The Deputy Prime Minister further stressed that the Planning Commission should act as the central clearinghouse for economic decisions, providing guidance to ministries and divisions to maintain policy consistency and development planning. This approach is aimed at supporting sustainable reforms to strengthen Pakistan’s economic governance.