Federal Minister for Planning and Development Professor Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized that the true measure of leadership lies not in an individual’s academic degrees but in their character and vision.

Addressing the PIDE Leadership Excellence Workshop today, the minister articulated his perspective on effective governance. He deemed personal integrity, a forward-looking strategy, and core attributes like effective communication essential for a leadership role.

Furthermore, Professor Iqbal emphasized a leader’s crucial ability to foster collaboration and to collectively guide people toward shared goals.

The minister, contextualizing his views within the rapidly changing global landscape, stated that this modern era of significant transformations demands a new kind of guidance.

He concluded that nations currently need transformative leaders who are capable of aligning institutions with technological advancement and innovation.