Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal says continuity of policies is essential for taking the country forward in all fields.

He was speaking in special transmission of News and Current Affairs Channel of Radio Pakistan in connection with Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the 75th Independence Day.

The Minister said a national charter of economy is direly needed so that political change in the country may not affect economic policies.

Speaking in the transmission, Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said national interest should remain supreme over petty personal or group interests.

He said future of our youth is bright and policies will be devised to harness their ability and talent.

Speaking in the special transmission, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira said Pakistan will continue to stand with Kashmiris in their struggle for right to self-determination and the day is not far when they will achieve their goal.