Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets a delegation of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Founders Group to discuss economic stability, industrial challenges, investment and business-friendly policies.
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a delegation of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (LCCI) Founders Group on Saturday to discuss Pakistan’s economic situation, industrial challenges, investment opportunities and measures to facilitate the business community.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting focused on promoting business and trade, addressing issues faced by industries and improving facilities for the business community.
Sharif appreciated the business community’s role in Pakistan’s economic development and stability, saying the government was working with the private sector to expand economic activity and create a favorable environment for businesses.
The participants also emphasized the importance of cooperation between the government and business leaders to promote industry, increase investment and expand commercial activities.
During the meeting, the delegation briefed the prime minister on challenges facing businesses and presented its proposals for addressing them.
The business representatives also praised the government’s economic policies and appreciated its investor-friendly approach, according to the Prime Minister’s Office statement.
The discussion also included a reference to Sharif’s past services to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry during his tenure as the chamber’s president. The delegation recalled his association with the organization and his contributions in that capacity.
The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Law and Justice Sen. Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik.
The delegation included Mian Misbahur Rehman, Farooq Iftikhar, Sheikh Muhammad Asif, Shehzad Malik, Almas Haider, Shahid Hassan Sheikh, Abdul Basit, Mian Tariq Misbah, Kashif Anwar Sheikh and Mian Khalid Misbah.
The meeting highlighted the importance of government-business cooperation in addressing industrial concerns, encouraging investment and supporting economic activity. However, the statement did not specify any new policy measures or decisions announced during the discussions.
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