Islamabad, January 1, 2025 — Pakistan has officially unveiled the Uraan Pakistan initiative, an ambitious roadmap to propel the country towards becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2035 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047. Built on the transformative 5Es Framework, the initiative emphasizes five key pillars: Exports, E-Pakistan, Environment, Energy & Infrastructure, and Equity, Ethics & Empowerment.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his address during the launch event, emphasized the importance of holistic economic reforms to unlock Pakistan’s potential. “With Uraan Pakistan, we aim to set a new trajectory for sustainable and inclusive growth,” he remarked.
Key Objectives Under the 5Es Framework
Exports: The initiative seeks to transition Pakistan into an export-driven economy with an annual target of $60 billion. Focus sectors include IT, agriculture, manufacturing, minerals, manpower, and the blue economy. Rebranding “Made in Pakistan” as a global standard is a central goal.
E-Pakistan: With a vision to digitally empower the nation, this pillar targets expanding the ICT freelancing industry to $5 billion, producing 200,000 IT graduates annually, and fostering a robust startup ecosystem.
Environment: Addressing climate change, the framework outlines reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50%, expanding water storage, and increasing cultivable land. Reforestation and biodiversity protection are prioritized.
Energy & Infrastructure: Plans include increasing renewable energy share to 10%, reducing circular debt, and enhancing rail and freight transport efficiency to boost regional connectivity and economic progress.
Equity, Ethics & Empowerment: Promoting inclusivity, the initiative aims to enhance universal health coverage, literacy rates, and women’s labor force participation while reducing youth unemployment.
Impact
The Uraan Pakistan initiative is expected to stabilize the economy, create jobs, promote sustainability, and foster equity. The government envisions the framework as a means to address pressing challenges while preparing the nation for future opportunities.
This visionary program marks a significant step towards economic transformation and positions Pakistan as a key player in global markets.
