ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) is set to hold a high-level meeting today at 3:00 PM, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presiding over the session. The gathering aims to deliberate on crucial economic matters affecting the country’s future trajectory.
Sources indicate that, the council is expected to approve key budget targets for the upcoming fiscal year. In addition, the meeting will include a comprehensive review of the National Development Plan, the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP), and the country’s macroeconomic objectives.
Participants will also discuss and likely approve growth targets across various sectors, including agriculture, industry, and services, as part of a strategic effort to bolster economic development.
Both federal officials and provincial representatives will be present, working together to formulate a unified strategy to steer Pakistan’s economic progress in the coming months.
The outcome of this meeting is anticipated to shape the government’s economic policies and development priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, with an emphasis on sustainable growth and sectoral expansion.