LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab President & CEO and Pakistan Banks Association Chairman Zafar Masood on Thursday paid a visit to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional Office Lahore, where he briefed business leaders on the bank’s financing schemes for SMEs, agriculture, women, and youth, while underscoring the indispensable role of the private sector in driving Pakistan’s economic growth.
FPCCI Regional Chairman and Vice President Zaki Ejaz, while welcoming the visiting dignitary, praised Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her government’s business-friendly policies, saying that the province is making tangible strides toward economic stability and progress. He specifically lauded the initiatives aimed at expanding business activities and facilitating easy access to credit for young entrepreneurs and small businesses.
“We are hopeful that continued collaboration between the Punjab government and the business community will yield further positive and lasting results,” he said.
Zaki Ejaz also paid tribute to Zafar Masood’s recently authored book “Seat 1 C,“ describing it as far more than a literary work.
“It is a journey that reflects courage, hope, and an unbreakable spirit of resilience,” he remarked.
Addressing the gathering, Zafar Masood acknowledged the critical contribution of the business community to national development, noting that FPCCI, as the apex body of all trade associations in the country, plays a central role in shaping and strengthening the national economy. He further stressed that tax contributions from the business community directly enable the government to deliver relief and services to the common citizen.
The Bank of Punjab chief also gave a comprehensive briefing on the bank’s targeted loan schemes, covering support for small and medium enterprises, the agricultural sector, women entrepreneurs, and youth. He also talked in detail about his book “Seat 1 C.”
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