Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, who meets LCCI office-bearers in Lahore, has said that closer cooperation, consultation and joint efforts between the government and the business community can accelerate economic development, assuring traders that their concerns will be raised with the authorities concerned.
He was speaking to a delegation of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) led by its president Ali Hussam Asghar, which called on him at the Governor House to discuss issues facing the business community.
Governor’s Assurance: Punjab Governor meets LCCI
The governor said the doors of the Governor House would remain open for the business community and promised to convey the chamber’s proposals and concerns to the federal and provincial authorities.
He stressed that the development of the agriculture sector was vital for economic stability. “Strengthening industry and agriculture will not only contribute to economic stability but also help increase exports and create employment opportunities,” he said.
LCCI’s Engagement
Asghar said the chamber would continue its constructive engagement with the government on policy matters affecting trade and industry. The delegation briefed the governor on the challenges confronting businesses and sought his support in resolving them.
Why It Matters
Regular consultation between policymakers and the business community is widely seen as essential for workable economic policy. Chambers of commerce have repeatedly asked for a seat at the table on taxation, energy pricing and regulatory matters, and meetings of this kind keep that channel open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who led the LCCI delegation?
The delegation was led by LCCI President Ali Hussam Asghar and met Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at the Governor House.
What did the governor promise?
He promised to convey the chamber’s proposals and concerns to the relevant federal and provincial authorities, and said the Governor House would remain accessible to the business community.
What did the governor say about agriculture?
He called the development of the agriculture sector vital for economic stability, adding that stronger industry and agriculture would support exports and create jobs.
What was LCCI’s response?
LCCI President Ali Hussam Asghar said the chamber would continue its constructive engagement with the government on issues affecting trade and industry.
Why does this meeting matter?
It keeps the consultation channel open between policymakers and the business community on taxation, energy and regulation, issues that directly shape the cost of doing business in Punjab. The governor also said productive sectors must be strengthened so that growth translates into jobs and exports.
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Originally reported by tribune.com.pk.
