Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the urgent need to address the shortage of skilled professionals in technical ministries, underscoring the importance of human resource development in key sectors.

Presiding over a meeting on Civil Services Reforms in Islamabad today, he highlighted the critical need for technical personnel equipped with modern skills to meet the challenges of today’s evolving landscape.

The Minister called for the creation of new cadres based on skills and advocated for the adoption of modern technology to ensure more effective and data-driven decision-making.