Lahore:Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between universities and industries, while advocating for full opportunities for women engineers.

According to Radio Pakistan, speaking at the convocation of the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Ahsan Iqbal urged graduating engineers to become pivotal in Pakistan's economic transformation.

The Minister labeled the graduates as "Gen 47 2.0," a generation tasked with transforming Pakistan into a success by its centenary in 2047. He also stressed the importance of expanding Pakistan's capacity to design, manufacture, and export competitive products and technological solutions under the mission of "Maarka-e-Taraqi."