Prof. Ahsan Iqbal is Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives for the Government of Pakistan. With a strong academic background, he previously served as a Professor of Management at M.A. Jinnah University in Islamabad. Known for his contributions to strategic development and economic planning, Prof. Iqbal brings both academic insight and practical experience to his role in advancing Pakistan’s growth and development initiatives. He has made significant contributions to Pakistan’s development discourse through his writings and policy frameworks. He authored ‘Inclusive and Sustainable Development: An Analytical Basis and Policy Framework,’ which outlines strategies for achieving sustainable growth in Pakistan. He also played a pivotal role in formulating Pakistan’s ‘Vision 2025’, a comprehensive long-term development plan aimed at transforming Pakistan into an upper-middle-income country by 2025.