{"id":41467,"date":"2025-01-30T22:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T22:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=41467"},"modified":"2025-01-30T22:01:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T22:01:41","slug":"minister-maritime-affairs-of-pakistan-for-policy-consistency-investment-in-education-and-industrial-growth-to-follow-chinas-path-of-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/minister-maritime-affairs-of-pakistan-for-policy-consistency-investment-in-education-and-industrial-growth-to-follow-chinas-path-of-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister Maritime Affairs of Pakistan for policy consistency, investment in education, and industrial growth to follow China\u2019s path of progress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"photo_p\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41469\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/China-Media-Group.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/China-Media-Group.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/China-Media-Group-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>ISLAMABD: 30 Jan 2025 &#8211; Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, highlighted China\u2019s remarkable economic and social progress, emphasizing its role as a model for development, during his speech at the Chinese Spring Festival New Year Celebrations organized by China Media Group (CMG).<\/p>\n<p class=\"photo_p\">The Minister praised China for uplifting its people through a strong welfare system, eliminating economic disparities, and significantly improving living standards. He stated that China has successfully removed the gap between the rich and poor and has become a global example of sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photo_p\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> He shed light on China&#8217;s economic transformation, citing its $3.5 trillion in exports, achieved through high-quality, affordable products and a business-friendly environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"02oCIrKgs9\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/security-situation-is-not-exemplary-in-gwader-work-is-slow-because-there-is-no-road-network-with-balochistan-punjab-minister-maritime-pakistan\/\">Security Situation is Not Exemplary in Gwader -Work is Slow because there is no Road Network with Balochistan &#038; Punjab : Minister Maritime Pakistan<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Security Situation is Not Exemplary in Gwader -Work is Slow because there is no Road Network with Balochistan &#038; Punjab : Minister Maritime Pakistan&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/security-situation-is-not-exemplary-in-gwader-work-is-slow-because-there-is-no-road-network-with-balochistan-punjab-minister-maritime-pakistan\/embed\/#?secret=QQLnFw6Qk7#?secret=02oCIrKgs9\" data-secret=\"02oCIrKgs9\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"photo_p\">He emphasized that a strong focus on education and technical training has been key to China\u2019s industrial and technological advancement, along with ease of doing business, enabling rapid economic growth and global competitiveness. He noted that Pakistan, despite its potential, faces economic challenges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photo_p\">Pakistan has a 9-10% share in global poverty, but the government is taking initiatives to improve living standards and has successfully reduced the rising pace of inflation. He also highlighted that the government has set a $35 billion target for remittances to boost economic stability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photo_p\">Reflecting on Pakistan\u2019s economic journey, the minister pointed out that from 1947 to 1990, Pakistan was on a strong growth trajectory despite limited resources. During that period, Pakistan\u2019s GDP was 50% higher than India\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photo_p\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> He recalled that Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh once sought advice from Dr. Mahbub ul Haq regarding Pakistan\u2019s economic policies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"frHOikL0Ts\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/interior-minister-mohsin-naqvi-denies-attending-anti-china-event-in-us\/\">Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Denies Attending Anti-China Event in US<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Denies Attending Anti-China Event in US&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/interior-minister-mohsin-naqvi-denies-attending-anti-china-event-in-us\/embed\/#?secret=usFU4faeC0#?secret=frHOikL0Ts\" data-secret=\"frHOikL0Ts\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"photo_p\">However, post-1990, India\u2019s economy surged, growing 12 times faster than Pakistan\u2019s due to policy consistency and economic reforms. Highlighting his own contributions to Pakistan\u2019s education sector, the Minister mentioned his 35-year tenure as a Board Member of FAST University and his role in establishing its fifth campus in Chiniot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photo_p\">He stated that he has learned from China\u2019s education model, which prioritizes technical skills and innovation. The Minister reaffirmed the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and China, stressing that China\u2019s unwavering support has been instrumental in Pakistan\u2019s infrastructure and economic development.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"OQgiN2YHAj\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/surprise-trumps-close-aide-billionaire-gentry-beach-calls-pakistan-front-face-of-usa-in-the-region-says-richard-grenell-was-misled-about-imran-with-fake-videos\/\">SURPRISE : Trump&#8217;s Close Aide, Billionaire Gentry Beach Calls Pakistan &#8220;Front Face of USA in the Region&#8221; &#8211; Says Richard Grenell was Misled about Imran with Fake Videos<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;SURPRISE : Trump&#8217;s Close Aide, Billionaire Gentry Beach Calls Pakistan &#8220;Front Face of USA in the Region&#8221; &#8211; Says Richard Grenell was Misled about Imran with Fake Videos&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/surprise-trumps-close-aide-billionaire-gentry-beach-calls-pakistan-front-face-of-usa-in-the-region-says-richard-grenell-was-misled-about-imran-with-fake-videos\/embed\/#?secret=xEjnloGvJx#?secret=OQgiN2YHAj\" data-secret=\"OQgiN2YHAj\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"photo_p\">He credited CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) for revolutionizing Pakistan\u2019s connectivity, trade, and energy sectors. 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