LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that business activities are indispensable for the development of the economy. “Business activities can be accelerated by providing a conducive environment to traders.
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto made the defense of beloved homeland invincible by laying the foundation of the nuclear programme,” the governor expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of All Pakistan Small Traders and Cottage Industry at the Governor House on Saturday.
The governor said that Small Industries and Cottage Industry are the backbone of the economy and appreciated the business community for continuing business activities in the country despite all the difficulties. He said that the government should take the representatives of the business community into confidence while making economic policies.
The governor stated that the business community’s efforts have not only improved the economy but also generated employment opportunities. He said that Pakistan can capitalize on the current scenario to become an economic power by attracting foreign investment through a business-friendly environment.
He said that being an ally of the government Pakistan Peoples Party is determined to bring about improvement in the country. He further said that the problems faced by the businessmen should be resolved on priority basis. He assured the business community to convey their problems to the Punjab government.
The governor paid tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his death anniversary and said that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto made the defense of Pakistan invincible by laying the foundation for a nuclear programme in the country. He added that it’s because of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s efforts that Pakistan has achieved significant progress and can now hold its head high.
He said that when India imposed a war against Pakistan, it had to lick the dust. He added that the credit for this goes to the President of Pakistan, the Prime Minister, Field Marshal Asim Munir and the chiefs of the navy, land and air forces. He said that Pakistan is making every effort to reduce the ongoing war tension between the parties and bring it to the negotiating table.
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