LCCI, SCCI underscore need for preparing ‘economic revival plan’

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) and Sahiwal Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) have jointly called for an ‘Economic Revival Plan’ in consultation with the stakeholders.

The need of ‘Economic Revival Plan’ was underlined during the visit of Sahiwal CCI’s delegation to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. LCCI President Mian Nauman Kabir, Senior Vice President Mian Rehman Aziz Chan, Vice President Haris Ateeq SCCI President Basharat Nadeem, Senior Vice President Abul Haseeb Sheikh, Vice President Sardar Muhammad Amir and Executive Committee Members spoke on the occasion.

The LCCI office-bearers said that the business community is a key player and foremost driver of the development of the national economy. The government must treat the private sector as a partner and resolve major issues so that it can continue significant contribution to the economy.

They said that the government should address the challenges being faced by the business community by devising a comprehensive economic revival plan in consultation with the stakeholders. They said that an effective implementation of such plan alongside aggressive pursuance of appropriate strategies for all the major sectors of the economy is critical to achieve rapid economic growth.

They said that the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Sahiwal Chamber will make joint efforts for the cause of trade, industry and economy. They said that the information about trade, investment opportunities and share research work will be exchanged for the mutual benefit.

The LCCI office-bearers said that both the chambers have their own strengths and collaboration will bring positive change at the economic front. They said that Pakistan cannot make an impact at international level due to lack of awareness about latest business methodologies.

Both chambers can contribute a lot in the further development of mutual trust and understanding of problems relating to trade. Collective stand to safeguard the interest of business community is need of the hour. They urged the business community of Lahore and Sahiwal to pay attention towards branding and innovative approach which holds the key to success for businesses.

President Sahiwal Chamber of Commerce & Industry Basharat Nadeem said that the collaboration of two chambers will give further boost to the inter chamber interaction. Sahiwal is the hub of quality products and offer matchless opportunities for both local and foreign investors. The delegation of Sahiwal Chamber of Commerce & Industry took round of the LCCI departments and appreciated the work done for the cause of the business community.

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