LAHORE, Oct 24 (APP):A delegation of the Founders Group of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here on Saturday.
During the meeting, matters relating to the country’s overall economic situation, promotion of business and trade, challenges faced by industries and provision of facilities to the business community were discussed.
Appreciating the important role of the business community in the country’s economic growth and stability, the Prime Minister said that the government was working in collaboration with the private sector to promote economic activities and create a conducive environment for businesses.
The importance of mutual cooperation in promoting business and industry, increasing investment and expanding trade activities was also emphasized during the meeting.
The delegation apprised the Prime Minister of the issues faced by the business community and shared its proposals.
The delegation appreciated the government’s economic policies and lauded its investor-friendly initiatives.
During the discussion, the delegation also acknowledged the services rendered by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to the Chamber of Commerce during his tenure as its president.
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik were also present at the meeting.
The LCCI delegation comprised Mian Misbah-ur-Rehman, Farooq Iftikhar, Sheikh Muhammad Asif, Shahzad Malik, Almas Haider, Shahid Hassan Sheikh, Abdul Basit, Mian Tariq Misbah, Kashif Anwar Sheikh and Mian Khalid Misbah.