GUJRANWALA: The government will facilitate the business community through the new trade policy, which would help boost economy in the country.
This was stated by Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir, while speaking at a luncheon hosted by the United Business Group (UBG) and Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).
Dastgir said that on the special directive of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, a number of new power plants were being commissioned in different parts of the country to meet the ever increasing energy needs.
Dastgir said that inflation rate was reduced to 2.5% owing to sincere efforts and prudent economic policies being pursued by the federal government. He said that the $46-billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor would also boost economic activity.
On the subject of new trade policies, Dastgir said, “All stakeholders would be taken into confidence including Saarc Chamber Vice President and UBG Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik and Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI). Dastgir said recommendations and proposals of the FPCCI would be given importance.
