ISLAMABAD( WNAM REPORT ): The economic and policy think tank ‘Prosper Pakistan’ was inaugurated in Islamabad, aiming to promote a knowledge economy in the country. Led by senior business leaders and industrialists, the think tank seeks to address Pakistan’s economic challenges and provide policy guidelines for their resolution. At the inaugural meeting, founding members emphasized the importance of promoting a knowledge economy and addressing economic challenges.
President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Atif Ikram Sheikh, highlighted the need for impartial assessment of the country’s economy and policy guidelines for the government. He stated that institutions like Prosper Pakistan are crucial in imparting research support and comparative analysis of the country’s economy with regional economies. Sheikh emphasized that the country’s economy is currently facing many challenges, and research support and comparative analysis are essential to address these issues.
Vice President of FPCCI and founding member of Prosper Pakistan, Aun Ali Syed, highlighted the significance of research and data science in transforming the country’s economy into a knowledge economy. He stated that Prosper Pakistan will play its due role in providing advice and policy guidelines to the government as a representative body of the business community. Syed emphasized the importance of human resource capital in a modern economy and the need to bring the country’s economy into the atmosphere of global competition.
Senior business leaders, including Muhammad Ali Sheikh, Afaq Ayub, and Hina Mansab, discussed the importance of inclusive and sustainable economy, promoting women entrepreneurs, and bridging the gap between industries and government institutions. Afaq Ayub gave a detailed presentation on the purpose and objectives of Prosper Pakistan, highlighting its role as a non-partisan independent think tank that will provide research-oriented policy guidelines to the government and institutions.
The think tank aims to promote a knowledge economy by focusing on key sectors such as tourism, mining, and information technology. Ms. Qurat ul Ain, Vice President of FPCCI, emphasized the need for think tanks like Prosper Pakistan to promote human resources, skills, and modern approaches in industries. Sakib Rafiq, former President of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), stressed the importance of promoting entrepreneurial culture and creating job opportunities in the country.
Overall, the inauguration of Prosper Pakistan marks a significant step towards promoting a knowledge economy and addressing economic challenges in Pakistan. With the collective efforts of senior business leaders and industrialists, the think tank is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the country’s economic future.
