Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said peace, political stability, continuity of policies and commitment to reforms are crucial to take the country forward on the path of economic development.

Addressing the opening session of conference titled Empowering a Digital Pakistan here in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said Pakistan is standing at a defining moment and cannot afford to lag behind in embracing the latest technology.

He said we have to introduce technology in every sector to compete with the world. He called for collaboration and collective efforts to take the country in the right direction.