Panel discussion on Advancing Inclusive Economic Growth through MSME Development and Investment Mobilization explored the role of enterprise development and investment in driving inclusive economic growth. Bringing together perspectives from government, the private sector, the European Union and academia, the discussion examined opportunities to strengthen the enabling environment for MSMEs and expand their contribution to sustainable economic development. @EUPakistan @ITCnews @MOPASSPK #PPAF #FromPovertyToProsperity #DeliveringProsperity

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒃𝒍𝒂𝒛𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏! At the International Conference on Inclusive and Resilient Economic Empowerment and Growth, the prestigious Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan Gender Excellence Award (Public Administration Category) was conferred upon these visionary trailblazers, celebrating their unwavering commitment to governance, empowerment, and public service! 🇵🇰 #PPAF #FromPovertyToProsperity #DeliveringProsperity

Traditional crafts are more than cultural heritage — they are a source of livelihoods, economic opportunity and social cohesion. Empowering women artisans means investing in Pakistan’s cultural and economic future. Nageen Hyat #EndPoverty #DeliveringProsperity

Connecting the dots between existing initiatives can help create lasting solutions for people. Investing in people is an investment in a better future. Senator Rubina Khalid #EndPoverty #DeliveringProsperity

Ending poverty means more than creating livelihoods — it means making them sustainable. Implementation and accountability must turn commitments into lasting impact. Nadir Gul Barech Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) #EndPoverty #DeliveringProsperity

Poverty reduction means ensuring families can withstand economic shocks and crises. Connecting social protection with sustainable livelihoods is key to lasting resilience. Syed Imran Ahmed Shah Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Pakistan @MOPASSPK @MoIB_Official #EndPoverty #DeliveringProsperity

Prosperity must reach everyone. Communicating a clear vision for overcoming poverty is essential to building a prosperous Pakistan. @TararAttaullah Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Pakistan @MoIB_Official @MOPASSPK #EndPoverty #DeliveringProsperity

Poverty is not destiny. Through informed decisions, sustained investment and effective institutions, every individual can have the opportunity to shape their future. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Pakistan @GovtofPakistan @betterpakistan @PlanComPakistan #EndPoverty #DeliveringProsperity

𝗣𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Through skills, productive assets, financial assistance and climate resilience, PPAF is helping vulnerable households build sustainable livelihoods and lasting change. 🤝🌾 🌍 This International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, see how PPAF is turning this journey into lasting change. 💙 @MOPASSPK @MoIB_Official @ClimateChangePK #PPAF #DeliveringProsperity #internationaldayforeradicationofpoverty

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, highlights the commitment to building a path from poverty to prosperity through collective action, resilient livelihoods and inclusive economic growth. @MOPASSPK @GovtofPakistan #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty #FromPovertyToProsperity #PPAF #DeliveringProsperity

“𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚. 𝑰𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆.” At the International Conference on Inclusive and Resilient Economic Empowerment and Growth, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, highlighted the importance of sustainable livelihoods and building resilience to keep families out of poverty. @YR_Gillani @SenatePakistan #FromPovertyToProsperity #PPAF #DeliveringProsperity

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒃𝒍𝒂𝒛𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏! At the International Conference on Inclusive and Resilient Economic Empowerment and Growth, the prestigious Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan Gender Excellence Award (Political Leadership Category) was conferred upon these visionary trailblazers, celebrating their unwavering commitment to governance, empowerment, and public service! 🇵🇰 #PPAF #FromPovertyToProsperity #DeliveringProsperity

🎥 Highlights from Day 2 of the 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇, featuring continued dialogue and shared commitments towards inclusive development, resilient livelihoods and sustainable poverty reduction. 🤝 🌱 From Poverty to Prosperity. #PPAF #FromPovertyToProsperity #DeliveringProsperity

🎙️ From Craft to Commerce and Cohesion: Mainstreaming Pakistan’s Cultural Economy Pakistan’s rich heritage is more than just history it is a powerful catalyst for economic enterprise, peacebuilding, and national unity. We were deeply honored by the presence of Mr. Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture as Chief Guest and Mr. Asad Rehman Gilani, Federal Secretary for National Heritage and Culture as Guest of Honour for our final panel, moderated by Dr. Yasir Hussain. The session brought together experts and thought leaders to explore how we can elevate local crafts into global markets while empowering communities - Dr. Brice Tseen Fu Lee, Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Universiti Malaya, Malaysia - Dr. Yasir Hussain, Fulbright Scholar | PhD, University of New Mexico, USA - Brigadier Mujahid Alam (Retd), Legal & Governance Expert on Peace and Development - Mr. Syed Jamal Shah, Artist | Founder, Hunerkada | Former Federal Minister - Dr. Muhammad Waqas Saleem, Executive Director, Lok Virsa | Director, CENCO - Dr. Sassi Malik Sher, Civil Servant | Military Lands and Cantonments Group - Mr. Syed Arslan Zaidi, Advisor – Preventing and Countering Terrorism | UNODC Pakistan #PPAF #FromPovertyToProsperity #DeliveringProsperity

🎙️ panel discussion on Strengthening Financial Access for Inclusive Growth in Pakistan “Finance must be suited to people’s circumstances and linked to skills, markets, and opportunities to use it productively,” - Senator Bushra Anjum Butt, Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training We were honored to have Senator Bushra Anjum Butt grace the session as our Chief Guest, alongside an incredible line-up of industry leaders and financial inclusion specialists - Ms. Kiran Afzal, Senior Private Sector Specialist, The World Bank Group Pakistan - Mr. Humayoon Asghar, Chief Digital Strategy Officer, Jubilee General Insurance Company Ltd - Ms. Tania Khan Jamal, Senior Investment Officer, IFC - International Finance Corporation - Ms. Zainab Saeed, Specialist Financial Inclusion, Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Dr. Amjad Saqib, Founder & Chairman, Akhuwat - Mr. Yasir Ashfaq, CEO, Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company - PMIC -Mr. Nahakul K.C, Executive Director of Nepal's Poverty Alleviation Fund #PPAF #FromPovertyToProsperity #DeliveringProsperity

🎙️ Panel discussion on Pathways to Youth Economic Empowerment through Skills Development, Entrepreneurship and Start-up Support. Sustainable national development requires investing in marginalized communities, prioritizing youth, & driving volunteerism. A big thank you to our distinguished speakers for bringing such diverse and valuable perspectives to the table - Ms. Van Nguyen, Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP Pakistan - @AmnahBatool7, Member National Assembly and Focal Person PM Youth Programme - Dr. Muhammad Ali Malik, Joint Secretary, PMYP - Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Dr. Rizwan Riaz, Pro-Rector RIC, NUST - Mr. Amir Khan, Chairman PMN & CEO HBL Microfinance Bank Ltd - Dr. Rashid Bajwa, CEO, NRSP - National Rural Support Programme Special thanks to Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme for gracing the discussion as chief guest @MOPASSPK @PMYPUpdates @NRSPPakistan @HBLMfB #PPAF #FromPovertyToProsperity #DeliveringProsperity

🎥 Highlights from Day 1 of the 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇, bringing together national leaders, policymakers and development practitioners to advance sustainable poverty reduction, resilient livelihoods and inclusive growth. 🤝 🌱 From dialogue to action, From Poverty to Prosperity. #PPAF #FromPovertyToProsperity #DeliveringProsperity

Following six years of firsthand experience in Pakistan, Ms. Ma Zheng, Faculty & Special Research Fellow at Sun Yat-Sen University, China, shares her perspective on the critical issues of poverty and economic empowerment. Watch her discuss how leveraging local knowledge and international collaboration can pave the way toward a sustainable future. #PPAF #FromPovertyToProsperity #DeliveringProsperity

We were honoured to welcome Ambassador (Retd.) Ms. @NSogetsu9396 to our International Conference on Inclusive and Resilient Economic Empowerment and Growth. Watch her share her insights on why this initiative marks a vital step forward for sustainable development, economic empowerment, and an equitable society. @NSogetsu9396 #PPAF #FromPovertyToProsperity #DeliveringProsperity

🏆 Celebrating Youth Excellence! On Day 2 of the 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇, the Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan distributed Youth Excellence Awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements, talent and contributions of young people from across Pakistan’s provinces and regions. @MOPASSPK @MoIB_Official @pmyouthpk @PMYouthProg #YouthExcellence #DeliveringProsperity