Pakistan, May 23 -- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the National Economic Council (ECNEC).

Development priorities were approved across all provinces and regions, with a focus on strengthening national development initiatives and addressing infrastructure and social sector needs.

Key initiatives included detailed design of ML-1, Havelian Dry Port, Lowari Tunnel access works, Thar Coal Rail Connectivity, Kachhi Canal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa irrigation improvements, Jinnah Hospital Islamabad, Sindh Human Capital 1000 Days Programme, Sindh flood rehabilitation support, and Diamer Basha Dam-related arrangements.

Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the government's continued focus on infrastructure development, im...