12 countries to attend international economic empowerment conference in Islamabad
— October 9, 2026ISLAMABAD (AIA) Islamabad will host a two-day international conference on inclusive and resilient economic empowerment and growth from Tuesday, Minister for Poverty Alleviation Syed Imran Ahmad Shah has announced.
Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad today, Shah said representatives from 12 countries will attend the event, alongside around 400 other participants, including researchers, policymakers and representatives of the private sector and civil society.
He expressed confidence that the conference will provide a strong national platform for strengthening collective efforts to combat poverty.
Highlighting the work of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, Shah said it operates in 157 districts and has established 171,200 community centres to support vulnerable communities.
