Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has constituted provincial Economic Transformation Committee to drive sector-wise development and boost the province’s economy. The 11-member Economic Transformation Committee will be headed by Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, with the Finance Secretary serving as the committee secretary. 

Sources said the committee will identify potential growth areas at the district level through economic mapping and prioritize sectors for establishing industry clusters. It will also set actionable indicators and develop short- and long-term timelines for economic initiatives. Plans will be created in consultation with private-sector stakeholders to ensure feasibility and impact. 

The committee will focus on skill development programmes tailored to industry requirements and take steps to link locally produced value-added products to global value chains. Additionally, it will work on creating a sustainable ecosystem to support economic growth.

Proposals include developing specialized industry hubs across Punjab: dairy products in Sahiwal, IT software in Lahore, garment and leather clusters, technical textiles and furniture in Faisalabad, surgical and sports goods in Gujranwala, and fans, rice exports, and appliances in Gujrat.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)