Pakistan, June 20 -- Pakistan on Thursday approved and advanced development projects worth more than Rs435.7 billion ($1.55 billion), including major investments in electricity infrastructure, urban services, irrigation and land digitization, as the government seeks to modernize public infrastructure and support economic growth.

The projects form part of the government's "URAAN Pakistan" initiative, a national economic transformation plan that aims to raise exports, attract investment, modernize infrastructure and accelerate growth through reforms in sectors including energy, industry, technology and agriculture.

Pakistan is pursuing a reform agenda aimed at boosting investment, improving public services and addressing long-standing inf...