Pakistan, May 9 -- Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan's growing relevance in regional affairs is closely connected to its recent strategic and diplomatic positioning, stressing that long-term national progress now depends on economic strength and development.

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Addressing an event at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Lahore, the minister said Pakistan's role during recent regional tensions, including the United States-Iran conflict, was influenced by what he described as the country's success in safeguarding its national interests.

Ahsan Iqbal stated that while national unity and resilience had helped Pakistan navi...