Pakistan has gained huge popularity in the world due to some key initiatives and wise decisions of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Following are some widely known projects initiated by PTI Government.
Ehsaas Programme
The biggest social security and poverty Alleviation programme launched by Government of Pakistan in March 2019. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan called it a key initiative towards a welfare state that PTI promised with people of Pakistan in their elections manifesto. It is aimed at uplifting the backward class, reducing inequality, investment on masses and lifting the lagging districts in the country
Global recognition
World Bank recognizes Ehsaas Emergency Cash among top 4 social protection interventions globally in terms of number of people covered. Pakistan is 3rd globally in terms of percentage of population covered.
Ehsaas Progammes’ Global headlines as best practices in Asia pacific
The International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) has termed Pakistan as one of the best countries in Asia when it comes to the “highest number of responses to social protection” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pakistan’s Ehsaas programme has been featured as an international best practice in the recently released edition of the UN Principles for Responsible Digital Payments 2021 report.
The South Asia Regional Vice President (SARVP) Hartwig Schafer congratulated Ehsaas for leading an incredible role not just amid the COVID-19 pandemic but also in building back better post-COVID.
Country Director Asian Development Bank (ADB), Yong Ye visited ‘One Window Ehsaas Center’ in Islamabad. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar welcomed him to the center. The visit explored collaborative options to expand the One Window Ehsaas operations all over the country.
Fight Against Covid-19
The government of Pakistan has taken unprecedented steps to counter the effects of COVID-19 crisis, but is unclear if these will be enough given the challenges facing the country prior to the pandemic.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed Pakistan among seven countries that it says the world can learn from to fight future pandemics.
Pakistan Ranks in Top 3 of Economist’s return to Normalcy Index
Pakistan has been ranked number two in the world in global normalcy index of the Economist that measured recovery and opening up of society and economy post COVID-19.
Steps to combat Climate Change
Pakistan’s continuous efforts and initiatives of large-scale afforestation, biodiversity conservation, investment in clean energy, electric vehicles and green jobs to combat climate change impacts have earned the country worldwide acclaim. Detailing some of the key green projects are 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Program, Clean Green Pakistan Initiative, Clean Green Pakistan Index, Protected Areas Initiative (15 new national parks), Ecosystem Restoration Fund for facilitating green growth and policies consistent with the objectives of Pakistan’s Nationally Determined Contribution and attaining Land Degradation Neutrality.
These initiatives have been taken to prevent and to be better prepared for the threat of climate change experienced by the country such as floods, heat waves, droughts and melting glaciers.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for following the example of his Pakistani counterpart, Imran Khan, to plant 10 billion trees, as he told world leaders at the United Nations that humanity has to “grow up” and tackle climate change
Dechen Tsering, UNEP’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Said,
“Large scale restoration initiatives such as The Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Project are central to Pakistan’s efforts to support the UN Decade and to increase ecosystem restoration.”
“We are at a point in history where we need to act and Pakistan is leading on this important effort.”
Pakistani PM Imran Khan urged the world on the urgent need for climate action
How Pakistan is winning against Climate Change: IUCN
Pakistan is the fastest country to achieve its UN Climate Action Goals which calls for urgent actions to combat Climate Change 10 years before the deadline.
Vital Role of Pakistan in Afghanistan Peace Process
Afghanistan peace and reconciliation process as a strategic factor was at the forefront during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s U.S. visit and meeting with President Donald Trump. PM Khan maintained Pakistan’s stance that ‘use of force’ was not an appropriate strategy for the solution of the Afghanistan problem. He asserted on the need for a political settlement of war-torn Afghanistan.
The U.S. peace envoy for Afghanistan praises Pakistan’s role in helping launch the much-awaited negotiations between the Taliban and Afghan representatives.
In Pictures: Here are some more Global appreciations for Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan’s goodwill gesture in Abhinandan episode bag international acknowledgement
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s announcement of the release of Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was a graceful gesture. To be churlish about Abhinandan being released for what Khan states he is being released for – “as a gesture of peace” – is to only suggest that one doesn’t want Abhinandan’s release, something that only jingoistic war-war jaw-jawers in Pakistan would want. So first thing’s first: thank you, Pakistan.
Here are some global appreciations for prime minister Imran for releasing Abhinandan for the gesture of peace.
With growing confidence of the investors Pakistan’s economic resilience and ease of doing business is also being praised worldwide.
Here are few appreciations for economic recovery that Pakistan gained in the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan’s Startup Industry also grown fast under the leadership Prime Minister Imran Khan
Pakistan’s Peshawar Bus Transit Project has also been acknowledged as one of the most sustainable transport system
Here are some appreciations from the global organizations for Peshawar Sustainable Bus Transit System.
Qaumi Sehat Card
The less privileged citizens of Pakistan can have insurance for their medical treatments. This is the ‘Health for Everyone’ strategy by the government of Pakistan to assist the people. The Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card or National Health Card serves countless hospitals. The complete hospital list for the Qaumi Sehat Card is mentioned below. Furthermore, you can learn how to apply for the Qaumi Sehat Card.
Highlights Of The Key Achievements By PTI-Led Government.
- Loans repaid by PTI govt in 22 months: RS 5000 Billion
- Amount borrowed from State Bank in 22 months: NIL
- Panagahs established by PTI govt in 22 months: 200+
- Rs 2 Billion allocated to transform PM house into a university.
- Effective diplomacy saved Pakistan from paying $1.2bn penalty in Karkey case
- Kartarpur corridor constructed and made operational within months.
- Modi exposed across the globe, Kashmir issues raised at international forums, India isolated.
- 10 billion tree Tsunami project praised across the globe and being replicated by other developed counties.
- Sehat Sahoolat card being provided to every family in KPK. Providing Insurance coverage worth 1 million per family annually.
- Rs 150 Billion+ distributed among the needy through the Ehsas Emergency Cash program.
- Funding provided for a number of DAM projects. Work on most has commenced and would be completed after PTI’s tenure finishes. Because a leader thinks of the next generation. Not the next election.
- Government paying utility bills for small business in an attempt to shoulder some of their expenses in times of Covid19.
- Current account deficit reduced to $3 Billion from $20 Billion within 22 months.
- State Bank’s reserves have increased from $9.7 Billion to $12.3 Billion in 22 months.
- 1.2 million families of Azad Kashmir to get Sehat Sahulat card with insurance coverage of Rs 1 million per family annually.
- Tax collection was increasing at a rate of 17% before Covid19 arrived. Hundreds of thousands of new filers had registered with the FBR.
- 7 million families will receive Sehat Sahulat Card in Punjab during the current year. 4.6 million families have already received it. All these families would have insurance coverage of Rs 1 million annually.
- After Covid19 arrived, Imran Khan was the first leader who raised voice for debt relief. He was mocked. People discussed his tracksuit for days. A few weeks later, Pakistan ended up securing $2.4 billion debt relief.
- “In Pakistan, the outlook has improved markedly since the 2018 general election victory of Imran Khan. In a short period, the country has seen notable improvements in business sentiment & macroeconomic policy-making.” -Financial Times
- Covid19: Cases per million around the world: 1,275 Cases per million in Pakistan: 901 Deaths per million around the world: 68.3 Deaths per million in Pakistan: 18
- Discussed Kashmir’s issue every time he met President Donald Trump leading to the US president repeatedly offering to act as a mediator between India & Pakistan in an attempt to solve the Kashmir crisis. Previous PM wouldn’t even mention Kashmir.
- Thousands of poor Pakistanis locked up in prisons abroad were brought back to Pakistan thanks to PM Imran Khan’s impressive diplomacy. GhareeboN ka Wazir e Azam.
- Pakistan secured Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $2.1 Billion in the first 9 months of the financial year 2019-2020. Highest in the last 11 years.
- In 22 months, the PTI government has constructed and revamped 1824 kms of roads across Pakistan. Which is 600 km more than PMLN did in their last 2 years.
- PM Imran Khan reduced PM office staff to 298 from 552. Reduced the operating cost of the PM office to 339 million from 509 million. (33% reduction) No camp offices. Bears expenses of his house himself. Unprecedented Austerity.
- Ease of doing Business: Pakistan was ranked 147th in the world in 2018. Pakistan has jumped 39 places to 108 under Imran Khan’s leadership in less than two years.
- In 22 months, PM Imran Khan’s government has brought the Trade Deficit down to $21 billion from $37 billion.
