Islamabad Economic Master Plan proposed

Sardar Tahir Mehmood, president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has called for a bold economic vision for the capital. Speaking to visiting business leaders at the Chamber House on Saturday, he argued that Islamabad could grow well beyond its role as the administrative seat and become a regional hub for investment, innovation, technology and global commerce. According to The Express Tribune, he said the city's assets, including its diplomatic community, skilled workforce, institutional depth and modern infrastructure, have not yet been pulled together under a single economic strategy.

Mehmood proposed a long-term Islamabad Economic Master Plan to give the capital a distinct economic identity. The plan would target sectors such as IT-enabled services, digital commerce, investment promotion, business tourism, conferences, schooling, medical care, finance and other knowledge-heavy industries. He added that such a strategy could make Islamabad a competitive business destination and open paths to entrepreneurship, jobs and exports.