ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed relevant ministries and departments to accelerate work to integrate private sector proposals into a unified industrial policy framework, stressing that coordinated decision-making was essential for sustainable economic growth.
Chairing a meeting of the private sector committee on national industrial development, he said the government sought to translate experts’ recommendations into viable reforms without delay.
He highlighted that economic growth, job creation and increased income of the country were not possible without industrial development.
During the meeting, members of the private sector committee presented their recommendations aimed at the industrial development of the country and increasing investment in the country, which the Prime Minister welcomed and said that the proposals from the private sector were of key importance for the industrial development of the country.
The business community has diligently prepared comprehensive proposals for industrial development, which are commendable,” he said, adding that after careful review of these proposals, an implementation plan will be formulated.
The Prime Minister appreciated these proposals and indicated that they should be merged with recommendations from other economic sectors and incorporated into the national policy framework.
He said measures to ensure ease of doing business and improve investment were the government’s top priorities.
The Pakistani business community supported government policies during difficult times and helped the country overcome economic challenges, the prime minister said, adding that by the grace of Allah, the country’s economic direction had improved and Pakistan is moving towards progress.
However, he stressed that it is necessary to work even more to guarantee national development.
A comparison with regional countries was also shared during the meeting to highlight ways to increase the competitiveness of Pakistan’s industry.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi to review matters related to the province.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the discussion covered key administrative and development-related issues pertaining to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The two leaders also exchanged views on the general political situation in the country.
Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and Border Regions Engineer Amir Muqam along with Federal Minister for Public Affairs Rana Mubashir Iqbal’s unit also attended the meeting.
